The Offside Rule

Willy Caballero Exclusive

03 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Goalkeeper Willy Caballero has had a career which has traversed Argentina, to Spain, and most memorably in Manchester City winning honours across the ...

Jill Scott Exclusive

27 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jill Scott discusses getting over the 2019 World Cup disappointment, her love for her family, and her post playing future Over the course of her caree...

A decade of delight and decline

20 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's our last roundtable of the decade and so we're looking back on the last 10 years and our memories from football, but we also look ahead to the fu...

Football's hard men, Club World Cup, and an ostrich

13 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With Emma Saunders back in it's only right that we get some Watford chat in and especially so with the return of Nigel Pearson as their manager. Here'...

Sacking season, power couples, and football tat

06 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's officially December so now it's time to get festive and find your loved ones some Christmas presents, and this week we have the answers! Plus we'...

John Barnes Exclusive

29 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

John Barnes joins Kait Borsay to discuss how Graham Taylor guided him to Liverpool, whether Jurgen Klopp is better than Brendan Rodgers, and his exper...

Poch gets scotched and it’s oh hey Jose!

22 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper this week it's Faye Carruthers to discuss the BIG story of the week. Poch is out, and Jose is in! This week we w...

North London derby and Women's Football Weekend special

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This special show comes live from Spurs' stadium as Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper speak with the great and the good from women's football - and none m...

An A in maths I did not get

15 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper this week it's Mina Rzouki for the latest look at the world of football. This week we fail at maths, dissect the...

Sean Dyche's beauty salon

08 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join Kait Borsay, Ali Bender and Emma Saunders for this week's show including hard-hitting Neighbours chat, potty-mouthed managers & some dubious Sean...

Bobby Zamora: Offside Rule Exclusives

01 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby Zamora joins Lynsey Hooper to discuss life after football, iconic moments in his 17-year professional career and what it was like growing up in ...

Strictly Come VAR

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Topic 1 - VAR at it again: It was another weekend to forget for the Video Assistant Referee - but can we help the PGMOL with mission impossible? (02:5...

Getting that duck off your back

18 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join Kait Borsay, Lynsey Hooper and Mina Rzouki for this week's show including who looks good in a leaf skirt, why the team should advertise at Man Ut...

You don't need a sausage to do well in League Two

11 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join Kait Borsay, Lynsey Hooper and Bianca Westwood for this week's show including the EFL, Non League, and THE story of the week: Coleen Rooney v Bia...

Spurs' shocker, misery at Madrid, and magical unions

04 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join Kait Borsay, Lynsey Hooper and Vaishali Bhardwaj for this week's look on the wide world of football. Spurs' shipped seven, how to create the ulti...

How do you solve a problem like Manchester United?

27 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week it's Kait Borsay, Faye Carruthers, and Sarah Shephard in the studio. On the agenda we're here to fix Manchester United, we're discussing the...

Hailing Håland, Michael Appleton love in, and Seaman on Ice

20 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week it's Kait Borsay, Lynsey Hooper and Robyn Cowen in the studio. On the agenda our Champions League round up, which managers are looking to ge...

Three Lion cubs, the Italian way, and naked ambition

13 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

They're discussing which of England's youngsters have shone the brightest in the international break, how the big European countries have been doing d...

Not to be (James) Blunt

06 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Offside Rule team are back and it's Kait Borsay, Lynsey Hooper and Faye Carruthers in the hot seat. On the agenda this week it's unlikely doppelgä...

Eniola Aluko: Offside Rule Exclusives

30 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kait Borsay and Robyn Cowen speak with Eni Aluko an England centurion, World Cup bronze medallist, and three time double winner with Chelsea and Juven...

Eurostars, comeback kids, and footballers on film

23 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Offside Rule team are back and it's Kait Borsay, Hayley McQueen, and Lynsey Hooper getting you ready for the weekend. This week they're talking ab...

Chelsea's weekend to forget

16 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's the Offside Rule and we're back with Hayley McQueen in the big presenter chair joined by Lynsey Hooper and Robyn Cowen as they discuss dreadful d...

Arsenal: transfer window winners?

09 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's a brand new season and the Offside Rule is BACK!  Joining Lynsey Hooper and newbies Alison Bender and Faye Carruthers for the season opener as t...

Phil Neville: Offside Rule Exclusives

31 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Phil Neville speaks to the Offside Rule about his memories of the treble winning season with Manchester United, his relationship with his sporting sib...

Pep, Hegerberg, and Columbo

24 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper in the Offside Rule studio this week is academic, writer, and author of "Roar of the Lionesses" Dr Carrie Dunn. ...

Challenge Accepted.

17 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kait Borsay is joined by a host of new voices to the podcast: West Ham captain Gilly Flaherty, Telegraph Women's Sport Editor Anna Kessel, and Goals4G...

Prince William, Michael Douglas, and Kylie

10 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In the pod this week it's Kait Borsay, Lynsey Hooper and, making her podcast debut, it's commentator Robyn Cowen to discuss the massive week of footba...

John Cena, Boef, and naked team building

03 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kait Borsay, Hayley McQueen and Lynsey Hooper are back with their unique look at the world of football. This week we're discussing who should stay and...

Pablo Zabaleta: The Offside Rule Exclusives

26 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

West Ham defender Pablo Zabaleta sits down with Lynsey Hooper to discuss his career highlights including the 2011/12 Premier League title with Manche...

From Ajax to Alexia to Achilles

19 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hayley McQueen and Lynsey Hooper are joined by special guest former Lioness, London Bees Coach, and host of the brilliant Footy Pups, Rachel Yankey, t...

Wolves, Lionesses, and Deer Poo

12 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kait Borsay, Lynsey Hooper, and Hayley McQueen are back with this week's look at some of the biggest and quirkiest stories from football.  Listen in...

Going down, hot tubs, and the space burger

05 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kait Borsay, Lynsey Hooper, and Hayley McQueen are here with another episode of The Offside Rule Podcast! This week we're going down, down, down. As ...

House envy and wet willies

29 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kait Borsay, Lynsey Hooper, and Hayley McQueen are back with weekly episodes of The Offside Rule Podcast! This week we're celebrating England but wor...

Trailer - We're Back!

28 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kait Borsay, Lynsey Hooper and Hayley McQueen are back every week with The Offside Rule! Subscribe now to make sure you're ready every Friday for the ...

Casey Stoney: The Offside Rule Exclusives

01 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Manchester United WFC’s manager Casey Stoney discusses how she aims to make Manchester United’s brand-new women’s team a success, levelling the ...

Glenn Murray: The Offside Rule Exclusives

01 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Brighton Striker Glenn Murray sits down with our own Lynsey Hooper, to discuss his very interesting career which has so far included playing for two r...

Martin Tyler: The Offside Rule Exclusives

01 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Veteran commentator and Woking FC coach Martin Tyler talks to The Offside Rule Exclusives about his views on the infamous Keys and Gray sexism row, ta...

Matt Doherty: The Offside Rule Exclusives

30 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Doherty sits down with Kait and Lynsey as they cover everything from academy life to making his premier league debut. Matt also gives his take on...

Gerard Deulofeu: The Offside Rule Exclusives

01 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of The Offside Rule Exclusives, ex-Barcelona and current Watford forward Gerard Deulofeu sets the record straight on why he'll n...

Jermain Defoe: The Offside Rule Exclusives

01 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In the first Offside Rule Exclusives episode of the season, Bournemouth striker and England veretan Jermain Defoe opens up on his personal life and be...

Michael Appleton: The Offside Rule Exclusives

01 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In the last podcast in The Offside Rule Exclusives series, Leicester City assistant manager talks candidly about the challenges facing young British c...

Michael Appleton PROMO - The Offside Rule Exclusives

30 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Leicester City assistant manager Michael Appleton explains why appearances deceive.. The next episode of The Offside Rule Exclusives with Michael Appl...

Kelly Smith: The Offside Rule Exclusives

01 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Legendary ex-England and Arsenal forward Kelly Smith talks to The Offside Rule Exclusives about her advice to young female players looking to advance ...

Heurelho Gomes: The Offside Rule Exclusives

10 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Watford goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes talks to The Offside Rule Exclusives about playing while injured for Tottenham and what went wrong, his move to Watf...

Heurelho Gomes PROMO 2 - The Offside Rule Exclusives

08 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On falling out of favour at Tottenham.. The full episode of The Offside Rule Exclusives with Heurelho Gomes is released soon! Learn more about your ad...

Heurelho Gomes PROMO - The Offside Rule Exclusives

08 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Watford goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes is our next guest on The Offside Rule Exclusives. Look out for the full episode - released soon! Learn more about yo...

Sven-Göran Eriksson: The Offside Rule Exclusives

01 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ex-England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson talks to The Offside Rule Exclusives about the prestige of the England job, the 2006 World Cup failure, Englan...

Sven-Göran Eriksson PROMO - The Offside Rule Exclusives

27 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sven gives his thoughts on his phone being hacked by News of the World from 2002-6 whilst manager of England. The full episode of The Offside Rule Exc...

Charlie Austin: The Offside Rule Exclusives

01 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Southampton striker Charlie Austin speaks at length to on new podcast series The Offside Rule Exclusives about how his footballing career almost didn'...

Charlie Austin PROMO - The Offside Rule Exclusives

26 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Charlie Austin questions whether football academies take players at too young an age. You can listen to and download the full episode with Charlie fr...

Chris Hughton: The Offside Rule Exclusives

01 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Hughton gives an exclusive in-depth interview to The Offside Rule Exclusives, where he speaks out on racism in football and the barriers aspirin...

Chris Hughton PROMO - The Offside Rule Exclusives

30 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Hughton talks about the sustained lack of opportunity for black, Asian and and minority ethnic coaches within the English game… The full podc...

Emma Hayes: The Offside Rule Exclusives

14 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Emma Hayes gives her first interview since announcing her pregnancy with twins to The Offside Rule Exclusives. Tune in to hear Emma talk about her exp...

Emma Hayes PROMO - The Offside Rule Exclusives

01 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Chelsea Ladies' manager Emma Hayes gives her thoughts on being the next England Women manager... The full podcast with Emma Hayes will be out this mo...

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink: The Offside Rule Exclusives

01 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink joins Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper on episode 3 of The Offside Rule Exclusives. Tune in to hear Jimmy talk candidly about why...

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink PROMO - The Offside Rule Exclusives

29 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink insists any foreign player at a club he manages must know the native language or pay for lessons: "you have to respect the cou...

Joe Hart: The Offside Rule Exclusives

01 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

England and West Ham goalkeeper Joe Hart is the guest star on episode two of brand new podcast series The Offside Rule Exclusives. In this in-depth in...

Joe Hart on Pep Guardiola - Offside Rule Exclusives PROMO

30 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Hear Joe Hart on Pep Guardiola's decision to axe him from the number one spot at Manchester City. The full interview with Joe Hart is out on 1st Octo...

Joe Hart PROMO - The Offside Rule Exclusives

28 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Joe speaks with brutal honesty on his England career. The full Exclusives episode with Joe will be available to listen or download from 1st October 20...

Eddie Howe: The Offside Rule Exclusives

08 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

AFC Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe joins Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper for this first episode of brand new series The Offside Rule Exclusives. In his ...

Eddie Howe PROMO - The Offside Rule Exclusives

07 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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The Offside Rule 2016/7 - Episode 21 - End of Season Special with Jim White

01 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Summary Sky Sports stalwart and King of Deadline Day Jim White joins Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper on The Offside Rule (We Get It!) end of season spec...

The Offside Rule 2016/7 - Episode 20

18 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The terrific trio of Hayley McQueen, Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper are back together to see off the end of the season on The Offside Rule (We Get It!)...

The Offside Rule 2016/7 - Episode 19

04 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Lynsey Hooper is back to front episode 19 of The Offside Rule (We Get It!) with Kait Borsay and Hayley McQueen. As the football season quickly reaches...

The Offside Rule 2016/7 - Episode 18

20 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Hayley McQueen and Kait Borsay are back to bring you The Offside Rule (We Get It!) in episode 18 of the award-winning podcast. Survival specialist Har...

The Offside Rule 2016/7 - Episode 17. Incl England Women Interviews

06 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper are back to present episode 17 of The Offside Rule (We Get It!). We give our thoughts on David Moyes' now infamous "you ...

The Offside Rule 2016/7 - Episode 16

23 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's triple trouble on episode 16 of The Offside Rule (We Get It!) as Kait Borsay returns to join Hayley McQueen and Lynsey Hooper. We're nearing the ...

The Offside Rule 2016/7 - Episode 15

09 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Hayley McQueen returns to join Lynsey Hooper on episode 15 of The Offside Rule (We Get It!). Recent footage has emerged of Mats Hummels spilling coffe...

The Offside Rule 2016/7 - Episode 14

23 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's double trouble as Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper front episode 14 of The Offside Rule (We Get It!). We all know about the magic of the FA Cup and ...

The Offside Rule 2016/7 - Episode 13

09 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The January transfer window is finally over, and Kait Borsay, Lynsey Hooper and Hayley McQueen are back to bring you a post-window episode of The Offs...

Kait takes on Trump - Let's Make Football Great Again!

26 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

You can't have Donald Trump inaugurated and not want to take the Mickey right? The Offside Rule reworks Trump's first speech as US President. For the ...

The Offside Rule 2016/7 - Episode 12 TRANSFER TRUMP

26 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The new year is in full swing and Kait Borsay, Lynsey Hooper and Hayley McQueen are back for episode 12 of The Offside Rule (We Get It!). We couldn't ...

The Offside Rule 2016/7 - Episode 11

12 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Happy new year listeners from Lynsey Hooper, Hayley McQueen and Kait Borsay. If you've emerged from your turkey-induced slumber and need to know what ...

The Offside Rule 2016/17 - Episode 10

23 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Kait Borsay, Lynsey Hooper and Hayley McQueen present a festive edition of The Offside Rule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

The Offside Rule 2016/17 - Episode 9

08 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It's a special episode of The Offside Rule (We Get It!) this week, as the trio of Lynsey Hooper, Kait Borsay and Hayley McQueen is back together! We'r...

The Offside Rule 2016/17 - Episode 8

24 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper are back to bring you another dose of football madness on The Offside Rule (We Get It!). We're fast approaching the hect...

The Offside Rule 2016/17 - Episode 7

10 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Kait Borsay and Hayley McQueen are back to bring you an extra football fix during this international break, on The Offside Rule (We Get It!). The mann...

The Offside Rule 2016/17 - Episode 6

27 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Hayley McQueen and Lynsey Hooper look at spooky goings-on in football in this Hallowe'en themed episode of The Offside Rule! Learn more about your ad...

The Offside Rule 2016/17 - Episode 5

13 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Lynsey Hooper, Kait Borsay and Hayley McQueen are back to give you an extra football fix during the international break, on The Offside Rule (We Get I...

The Offside Rule 2016/17 - Live from Soccerex

29 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Lynsey Hooper, Kait Borsay and Hayley McQueen are reunited as the terrific trio on episode 4 of The Offside Rule (We Get It!). It's another Offside Ru...

The Offside Rule 2016/17 Episode 3

15 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Kait Borsay returns to join Lynsey Hooper on episode 3 of The Offside Rule (We Get It!) in 2016-17. Marcus Rashford looks to be a key player for Manch...

The Offside Rule 2016/17 Episode 2

01 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It's double trouble once again on The Offside Rule (We Get It!) as Lynsey Hooper returns from Rio to join Hayley McQueen on the podcast. Our Lynsey ha...

The Offside Rule: #AskLivLadies

30 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Offside Rule (We Get It!) went on a trip to Widnes to put YOUR #AskLivLadies questions to Liverpool Ladies trio Alex Greenwood, Natasha Harding an...

The Offside Rule 2016/17 Episode 1

18 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Premier League is finally back, and with it comes a brand new season of The Offside Rule (We Get It!). Kait Borsay and Hayley McQueen are back to ...

The Offside Rule Euro 2016 Special: Episode Two

27 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Kait and Lynsey bring the latest #Euro2016 special from Paris as they look back at Wales v Northern Ireland and ahead to England v Iceland. Learn mor...

The Offside Rule Euro 2016 Specials: Episode One

13 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper are back to bring you an exclusive The Offside Rule (We Get It!) Euro 2016 podcast directly from Marseille. We give you ...

The Offside Rule 2015/16 Episode 40

19 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It's a time of reflection on The Offside Rule (We Get It!) this week, as Lynsey Hooper, Hayley McQueen and Kait Borsay look back on a jam-packed seaso...

The Offside Rule 2015/16 Episode 39

12 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Football reporter Gigi Salmon joins Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper to front episode 39 of The Offside Rule (We Get It!), brought to you by Continental ...

The Offside Rule 2015/16 Episode 38

05 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper are having their very own Vardy party on this week's The Offside Rule (We Get It!), brought to you by Continental Tyres....

The Offside Rule 2015/16 Episode 37

28 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It's the usual suspects on this week's The Offside Rule (We Get It!), as Lynsey Hooper, Kait Borsay and Hayley McQueen front the award-winning podcast...

The Offside Rule 2015/16 Episode 36

21 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Hayley McQueen returns to host The Offside Rule (We Get It!) alongside Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper in episode 36 of the award-winning podcast, broug...

The Offside Rule 2015/16 Episode 35

14 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Sport Magazine editor and author of 'Kicking Off: How Women in Sport Are Changing the Game', Sarah Shephard, is our guest presenter on this week's The...

The Offside Rule 2015/16 Episode 34

07 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Hayley McQueen rejoins Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper to present episode 34 of The Offside Rule (We Get It!), brought to you by Continental Tyres. Asto...

The Offside Rule 2015/16 Episode 33

31 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It's double trouble on The Offside Rule (We Get It!) as Kate Partridge joins Lynsey Hooper to present the award-winning podcast, brought to you by Con...

The Offside Rule 2015/16 Episode 32

24 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the new FAWSL season, Chelsea Ladies stalwart Eni Aluko joins Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper on The Offside Rule (We Get It!), brought to you ...

PREVIEW: The Offside Rule 2015/15 Episode 32 with Eniola Aluko

23 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this sneak peak of tomorrow's podcast, Chelsea & England striker Eni Aluko tells Kait & Lynsey how times have changed since she started playing foo...

The Offside Rule 2015/16 Episode 31

17 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The original trio are back on The Offside Rule (We Get It!), as Kait Borsay, Lynsey Hooper and Hayley McQueen present episode 31 of the award-winning ...

The Offside Rule 2015/16 Episode 30

10 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mina Rzouki rejoins Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper for episode 30 of The Offside Rule (We Get It!), brought to you by Continental Tyres. Rotherham mana...

The Offside Rule 2015/16 Episode 29

03 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Hayley McQueen makes a welcome return to The Offside Rule (We Get It!), rejoining Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper for episode 29 of the award-winning po...

The Offside Rule 2015/16 Episode 28

25 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It's double trouble this week on The Offside Rule (We Get It!), as Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper present episode 28 of the award-winning podcast, brou...