The Offside Rule

offsiderulepod@gmail.com The Offside Rule is finishing... for now. Unfortunately The Athletic are making some changes to their audio offering so the Offside Rule in its current home is no more. We are therefore looking for new brands, companies or an individual person to come to our rescue. Please use the email above if you are interested. To commemorate the last episode of The Offside Rule for the time-being, we spoke to some of the former alumni that have worked in some guise for The Offside Rule over the last 10 years to hear about how their careers have evolved and what they learnt during their time working with us. It's going to be emotional... enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

offsiderulepod@gmail.com The Offside Rule is finishing... for now. Unfortunately The Athletic are making some changes to their audio offering so the Offside Rule in its current home is no more. We are therefore looking for new brands, companies or an individual person to come to our rescue. Please use the email above if you are interested. To commemorate the last episode of The Offside Rule for the time-being, we spoke to some of the former alumni that have worked in some guise for The Offside Rule over the last 10 years to hear about how their careers have evolved and what they learnt during their time working with us. It's going to be emotional... enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello and welcome back to The Offside Rule where today Kait, Lynsey and Hayley speak to former New Zealand footballer turned marketing guru Rebecca Sowden about her latest campaign correcttheinternet.com. She has set out to eradicate the inherent biases found in search engines that marginalise sportswomen and their achievements. We find out about her aims and ambitions for the project, what we can do to help and her thoughts on how much has changed in football since her days as a player. We also discuss all the gossip from deadline day, Lionel Messi's instagram account and find out what school pupils made of Lynsey as she stepped into the role of teacher. Enjoy! *** • Get 20% Off and FREE shipping with the code EPL23 at manscaped.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello and welcome back to The Offside Rule where today Kait, Lynsey and Hayley speak to former New Zealand footballer turned marketing guru Rebecca Sowden about her latest campaign correcttheinternet.com. She has set out to eradicate the inherent biases found in search engines that marginalise sportswomen and their achievements. We find out about her aims and ambitions for the project, what we can do to help and her thoughts on how much has changed in football since her days as a player. We also discuss all the gossip from deadline day, Lionel Messi's instagram account and find out what school pupils made of Lynsey as she stepped into the role of teacher. Enjoy! *** • Get 20% Off and FREE shipping with the code EPL23 at manscaped.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello and welcome back to The Offside Rule where today Kait, Lynsey and Hayley are discussing all things FA Cup, ahead of the 4th round kicking off this weekend. Does anyone still care about the competition? If so, what makes it so special? And how should we go about preserving it in an increasingly condensed English football calendar? To answer these questions and more we speak to Athletic news reporter Phil Buckingham and BBC football commentator Vicki Sparks to hear the inside scoop of whether journalists and commentators are as passionate about football's oldest competition as the Premier League and Champions League. As if that wasn't enough we also talk Everton and stolen gates... enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello and welcome back to The Offside Rule where today Kait, Lynsey and Hayley are discussing all things FA Cup, ahead of the 4th round kicking off this weekend. Does anyone still care about the competition? If so, what makes it so special? And how should we go about preserving it in an increasingly condensed English football calendar? To answer these questions and more we speak to Athletic news reporter Phil Buckingham and BBC football commentator Vicki Sparks to hear the inside scoop of whether journalists and commentators are as passionate about football's oldest competition as the Premier League and Champions League. As if that wasn't enough we also talk Everton and stolen gates... enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello and welcome back to The Offside Rule. On today's episode Kait, Lynsey and Hayley are joined by football agent and former Sporting Director Roberto De Fanti, to find out exactly what goes on behind the scenes in the transfer window. How do football agents operate? What are some of the challenges faced by the winter window and what is one deal that he worked on that he wished had gone through? We find out the answers to all those questions and also hear our take on the BBC's FA Cup prank and an alarming brush with football from a bygone era for Lynsey. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello and welcome back to The Offside Rule. On today's episode Kait, Lynsey and Hayley are joined by football agent and former Sporting Director Roberto De Fanti, to find out exactly what goes on behind the scenes in the transfer window. How do football agents operate? What are some of the challenges faced by the winter window and what is one deal that he worked on that he wished had gone through? We find out the answers to all those questions and also hear our take on the BBC's FA Cup prank and an alarming brush with football from a bygone era for Lynsey. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello and welcome back to The Offside Rule. For our second episode of 2023, we are joined by the BBC's Creative Director Gabby Cook, who worked as Executive Director on the Messi documentary to find out exactly what went on behind the scenes. What were their aims and ambitions before starting the project? What did they learn about the character of the great man? As well as all the inside information behind making such a monumental project. As if that wasn't enough we also chat EFL Cup results, Gianluca Vialli and Lynsey's dangerous Soccer Saturday broadcasts. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello and welcome back to The Offside Rule. For our second episode of 2023, we are joined by the BBC's Creative Director Gabby Cook, who worked as Executive Director on the Messi documentary to find out exactly what went on behind the scenes. What were their aims and ambitions before starting the project? What did they learn about the character of the great man? As well as all the inside information behind making such a monumental project. As if that wasn't enough we also chat EFL Cup results, Gianluca Vialli and Lynsey's dangerous Soccer Saturday broadcasts. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello and welcome to the first Offside Rule of 2023! Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper are joined by The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill to peer into a crystal ball for some 2023 predictions. Who will win the Premier League? Who will make it into the top four? Which Premier League clubs will go down? Which manager will be first to win the sack race? Who will win the Champions League in the men's game? Will England win the Women's World Cup? Lots to get into, tuck in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello and welcome to the first Offside Rule of 2023! Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper are joined by The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill to peer into a crystal ball for some 2023 predictions. Who will win the Premier League? Who will make it into the top four? Which Premier League clubs will go down? Which manager will be first to win the sack race? Who will win the Champions League in the men's game? Will England win the Women's World Cup? Lots to get into, tuck in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming just 4 days before the start of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Kait and Lynsey look ahead to the 22nd edition of the huge global event that is the football World Cup. After a buildup defined by reports of corruption, an estimated 7,000 migrant worker deaths, human rights abuses and the potentially devastating environment impact of staging a winter World Cup, we analyse how we are supposed to feel ahead of the tournament's opening game. In order to do this best we are joined by SBS reporter Adrian Arcuili to find out how the Australian broadcasters are planning to cover the event, hear his first hand account of what life is like in Qatar and touch upon the Socceroos chances of success. We hope you enjoy the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming just 4 days before the start of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Kait and Lynsey look ahead to the 22nd edition of the huge global event that is the football World Cup. After a buildup defined by reports of corruption, an estimated 7,000 migrant worker deaths, human rights abuses and the potentially devastating environment impact of staging a winter World Cup, we analyse how we are supposed to feel ahead of the tournament's opening game. In order to do this best we are joined by SBS reporter Adrian Arcuili to find out how the Australian broadcasters are planning to cover the event, hear his first hand account of what life is like in Qatar and touch upon the Socceroos chances of success. We hope you enjoy the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello and welcome back to The Offside Rule where today Kait and Lynsey are joined by former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher to talk all things VAR. Now in its 4th Premier League season we ask whether the system is working, why there are still so many controversial calls and how we go about improving it? That's not all though we discuss the press box at Ewood Park, Kieran Trippier's excellent form and Jill Scott's superb performances in the jungle. Not to be missed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello and welcome back to The Offside Rule where today Kait and Lynsey are joined by former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher to talk all things VAR. Now in its 4th Premier League season we ask whether the system is working, why there are still so many controversial calls and how we go about improving it? That's not all though we discuss the press box at Ewood Park, Kieran Trippier's excellent form and Jill Scott's superb performances in the jungle. Not to be missed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Kait, Lynsey and Hayley are joined by Brentford FC non-executive Director Preeti Shetty to discuss the underrepresentation of women in football. Why do so few women feel comfortable applying for jobs in the men's game? What more can be done to ensure that women aren't just asked to the party but invited to dance? What are Brentford FC doing to make sure their club best represents the community they serve? As ever we hear about what Lynsey, Hayley and Kait have been up to in the football world, share a laugh or two and bring to the table some World Cup themed any other business. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Kait, Lynsey and Hayley are joined by Brentford FC non-executive Director Preeti Shetty to discuss the underrepresentation of women in football. Why do so few women feel comfortable applying for jobs in the men's game? What more can be done to ensure that women aren't just asked to the party but invited to dance? What are Brentford FC doing to make sure their club best represents the community they serve? As ever we hear about what Lynsey, Hayley and Kait have been up to in the football world, share a laugh or two and bring to the table some World Cup themed any other business. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Kait Borsay is joined by former Chelsea, Arsenal, and England international Lianne Sanderson, to investigate the progress made in eradicating homophobia from football. With this podcast falling on rainbow laces day, we thought it was the perfect opportunity to analyse any changes that have happened since the players such as Jake Daniels and Josh Cavallo came out as gay, the differences between the men's and women's game and the potential positives and negatives of hosting the World Cup in Qatar next month. We also hear from Carl Fearn, co-chair of the Gay Gooners, about his experiences of being an LGBTQ+ football fan and the fantastic work Arsenal and many other clubs are doing to end homophobia in football. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Kait Borsay is joined by former Chelsea, Arsenal, and England international Lianne Sanderson, to investigate the progress made in eradicating homophobia from football. With this podcast falling on rainbow laces day, we thought it was the perfect opportunity to analyse any changes that have happened since the players such as Jake Daniels and Josh Cavallo came out as gay, the differences between the men's and women's game and the potential positives and negatives of hosting the World Cup in Qatar next month. We also hear from Carl Fearn, co-chair of the Gay Gooners, about his experiences of being an LGBTQ+ football fan and the fantastic work Arsenal and many other clubs are doing to end homophobia in football. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To celebrate 10 years of The Offside Rule podcast, this week Kait, Lynsey and Hayley meet in person to discuss the podcast's journey. Hear us discuss its origins, what the industry was like back in 2012, what we've learnt, our highs and lows as well as outline what we want to see changing in the future. We are also joined by The Athletic's Laura Williamson and Harriet Drudge to breakdown their experiences working in a predominantly male industry and what The Athletic is doing to try and level the playing field. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To celebrate 10 years of The Offside Rule podcast, this week Kait, Lynsey and Hayley meet in person to discuss the podcast's journey. Hear us discuss its origins, what the industry was like back in 2012, what we've learnt, our highs and lows as well as outline what we want to see changing in the future. We are also joined by The Athletic's Laura Williamson and Harriet Drudge to breakdown their experiences working in a predominantly male industry and what The Athletic is doing to try and level the playing field. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To celebrate 10 years of The Offside Rule podcast, this week Kait, Lynsey and Hayley meet in person to discuss the podcast's journey. Hear us discuss its origins, what the industry was like back in 2012, what we've learnt, our highs and lows as well as outline what we want to see changing in the future. We are also joined by The Athletic's Laura Williamson and Harriet Drudge to breakdown their experiences working in a predominantly male industry and what The Athletic is doing to try and level the playing field. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello and welcome back to the Offside Rule. This week Kait, Lynsey and Hayley are putting Liverpool under the microscope. What is going wrong at the Champions League finalists and how do they go about fixing it? We also scout some of the up and coming managers from around Europe, who could soon be drafted into Premier League jobs and discuss the football dopplegangers we just can't get out of our heads... enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello and welcome back to the Offside Rule. This week Kait, Lynsey and Hayley are putting Liverpool under the microscope. What is going wrong at the Champions League finalists and how do they go about fixing it? We also scout some of the up and coming managers from around Europe, who could soon be drafted into Premier League jobs and discuss the football dopplegangers we just can't get out of our heads... enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do Erling Haaland, Arthur Melo, Bruno Lage and David Speedie have in common? They are all hot topics in this week's Offside Rule with Kait Borsay, Hayley McQueen and Lynsey Hooper. Hear our thoughts on the impact of some of the Premier League's new signings, as well as which ones need to improve fast and whether Bruno Lage was unlucky to lose his job at Wolves. And in light of David Speedie reigniting a 36 year feud with Sir Alex Ferguson on Sunday, we talk about football's pettiest moments. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do Erling Haaland, Arthur Melo, Bruno Lage and David Speedie have in common? They are all hot topics in this week's Offside Rule with Kait Borsay, Hayley McQueen and Lynsey Hooper. Hear our thoughts on the impact of some of the Premier League's new signings, as well as which ones need to improve fast and whether Bruno Lage was unlucky to lose his job at Wolves. And in light of David Speedie reigniting a 36 year feud with Sir Alex Ferguson on Sunday, we talk about football's pettiest moments. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello and welcome back to The Offside Rule where today the Holy Trinity of Kait, Lynsey and Hayley meet once again to breakdown the latest goings-on in the world of football. Ahead of Arsenal vs Spurs and Man United vs Man City this weekend, we rank the best derbies in British football and give some shouts for some across the globe, attempt to lift the lid on just what is happening at Watford and talk about cases of "it's never too late," following Remko Pasveer's debut for the Netherlands last weekend at 38 years old. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello and welcome back to The Offside Rule where today the Holy Trinity of Kait, Lynsey and Hayley meet once again to breakdown the latest goings-on in the world of football. Ahead of Arsenal vs Spurs and Man United vs Man City this weekend, we rank the best derbies in British football and give some shouts for some across the globe, attempt to lift the lid on just what is happening at Watford and talk about cases of "it's never too late," following Remko Pasveer's debut for the Netherlands last weekend at 38 years old. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello and welcome back to the Offside Rule. This week Kait and Hayley are joined by broadcaster Ali Bender to discuss Todd Boehly's North vs South idea, the stories to look out for this international break and ask which other Premier League records could be broken this season, in light of Ethan Nwaneri becoming the Division's youngest ever player after coming off the bench in Arsenal's 3-0 victory over Brentford. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello and welcome back to the Offside Rule. This week Kait and Hayley are joined by broadcaster Ali Bender to discuss Todd Boehly's North vs South idea, the stories to look out for this international break and ask which other Premier League records could be broken this season, in light of Ethan Nwaneri becoming the Division's youngest ever player after coming off the bench in Arsenal's 3-0 victory over Brentford. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello and welcome back to The Offside Rule where today with Hayley on holiday, Kait and Lynsey are joined by broadcaster Anne-Marie Batson to reflect on a monumental week. Hear their thoughts about football's reaction to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and their favourite royal footballing stories. We also put the relegation battle under the microscope and discuss which sides we think will go down as well as shining a light on some of the unexpected stars of the 22/23 season from across Europe. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello and welcome back to The Offside Rule where today with Hayley on holiday, Kait and Lynsey are joined by broadcaster Anne-Marie Batson to reflect on a monumental week. Hear their thoughts about football's reaction to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and their favourite royal footballing stories. We also put the relegation battle under the microscope and discuss which sides we think will go down as well as shining a light on some of the unexpected stars of the 22/23 season from across Europe. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Kait, Hayley and Lynsey reconvene to discuss what makes Brighton such an impressive outfit. From their recruitment, structure, vision and of course their manager Graham Potter, who is now in talks with Chelsea, news which broke after this podcast was recorded, the Seagulls really are an example to the rest of the Premier League. We also breakdown which England stars are raring to go with the World Cup looming and the players under pressure to keep their spots after a challenging start to the season and finally we talk about the best goals that never were... enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Kait, Hayley and Lynsey reconvene to discuss what makes Brighton such an impressive outfit. From their recruitment, structure, vision and of course their manager Graham Potter, who is now in talks with Chelsea, news which broke after this podcast was recorded, the Seagulls really are an example to the rest of the Premier League. We also breakdown which England stars are raring to go with the World Cup looming and the players under pressure to keep their spots after a challenging start to the season and finally we talk about the best goals that never were... enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to the Offside Rule. Today Kait, Lynsey and Hayley start by discussing the forgotten players who desperately need a transfer before the window slams shut on Thursday night at 11pm. We then breakdown Scott Parker's dismissal from Bournemouth and ask which other managers up and down the land are also under pressure? And finally we round off the show by making some predictions for the 68th edition of the European Cup which starts next Tuesday. Not to be missed... enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to the Offside Rule. Today Kait, Lynsey and Hayley start by discussing the forgotten players who desperately need a transfer before the window slams shut on Thursday night at 11pm. We then breakdown Scott Parker's dismissal from Bournemouth and ask which other managers up and down the land are also under pressure? And finally we round off the show by making some predictions for the 68th edition of the European Cup which starts next Tuesday. Not to be missed... enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to The Offside Rule where Kait, Lynsey and Hayley have an action packed and drama filled show for you all. Hear our predictions for the upcoming deadline day, our discussion around whether Arsenal are really the best team in London and a breakdown of what to look out for in the EFL this year. As if that wasn't enough we analyse All or Nothing, shoutout QPR and dissect the best and worst of "Footy Scran." Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to The Offside Rule where Kait, Lynsey and Hayley have an action packed and drama filled show for you all. Hear our predictions for the upcoming deadline day, our discussion around whether Arsenal are really the best team in London and a breakdown of what to look out for in the EFL this year. As if that wasn't enough we analyse All or Nothing, shoutout QPR and dissect the best and worst of "Footy Scran." Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello and welcome back to The Offside Rule where for the first time this season we have our usual lineup of Kait, Lynsey and Hayley all in attendance. We kick off today's episode with a discussion around the Premier League's biggest villains in light of a fiery game at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, before analysing what has caught us by surprise the most from the opening two Premier League fixtures. As if that wasn't enough we wrap up the show with a quiz designed by producer Dougie to commemorate the our beloved Prem's 30th birthday. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello and welcome back to The Offside Rule where for the first time this season we have our usual lineup of Kait, Lynsey and Hayley all in attendance. We kick off today's episode with a discussion around the Premier League's biggest villains in light of a fiery game at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, before analysing what has caught us by surprise the most from the opening two Premier League fixtures. As if that wasn't enough we wrap up the show with a quiz designed by producer Dougie to commemorate the our beloved Prem's 30th birthday. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Lynsey and Hayley are joined by BBC commentator Vicki Sparks to bring you the latest takes on the world of football. Hear about which stars shone during the opening weekend of Premier League fixtures, which manager could already be under pressure and who we predict will be the breakout star of 2022/23. If that wasn't enough we also put forward our "transfer switches," moves that would have made more sense for players this summer. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices