Full Time Europe: A show about women's football artwork

Full Time Europe: A show about women's football

241 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratings

Join The Athletic's finest reporters and writers as they take you inside the biggest stories from European women's football, including the WSL, UEFA Women's Champion's League, and Spain's Liga F. Get in touch [email protected]

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Introducing: In The Boardroom

December 10, 2021 11:02 - 44 minutes

For In The Boardroom, a brand new podcast series from The Athletic, Jacqui Oatley speaks to influential people who operate at senior levels in football about their experiences of working in the game. It may be the head of a supporters’ trust taking over a club in crisis or a director changing the way their club addresses inequality. In The Boardroom will bring an in-depth and nuanced insight from behind the scenes. In this first episode, we’re speaking to Clare Wheatley, Arsenal's Head Of W...

Purring, 'they're lesbians Stacey' and Millie Bright

December 07, 2021 17:59 - 50 minutes

Chelsea centurion Claire Rafferty and sports broadcaster Anne-Marie Batson join Kait Borsay to chat about Chelsea's purr-fect FA Cup final and what's to come in the WSL. Chelsea's Millie Bright tells us how she's feeling off the back of that FA Cup win and captaining England to a 20-0 victory. Plus Flo Lloyd-Hughes talks rainbow laces and queer power couples, and we are joined by Rich Laverty, the mind behind the top 100 female footballers of 2021 that's being released this week. RUNNING ORDE...

100 years since women's football was banned

November 30, 2021 19:26 - 55 minutes

Faye White, former captain of the Lionesses and Arsenal joins Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay to chat about who should be England captain, whether the Ballon D'Or got it right and who's going to win the upcoming FA Cup final. Plus, did you know women's football was banned in England from 1921-71? With the 100 year anniversary of that ban coming up we caught up with Gail Newsham, who played during that time and is an expert on the Dick Kerr Ladies who drew crowds of 50,000 before the 1921, along...

The Raso effect, Kerrby's wonderousness and Lisa Evans

November 23, 2021 15:54 - 52 minutes

Kait Borsay is joined by former Lioness, Sue Smith, and women's football correspondent for Goal, Amee Ruszkai, to chat through the weekend's WSL action, awards season and the internationals coming up. Should Arsenal have been given a second penalty instead of a free kick? Can Man City actually challenge for the third Champions League spot now? Who should win the upcoming Ballon D'or? Plus we hear from West Ham and Scotland's Lisa Evans who's preparing to face the Barcelona greats in the Spani...

Setting the women's football world to rights with Eni Aluko

November 16, 2021 19:42 - 1 hour

Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay are joined by former Lioness centurion and Sporting Director of Angel City from Aston Villa, Eni Aluko. They take you through the Women's Football Weekend WSL games and chat about what needs to change in women's football right now. Is Kait a secret Man City fan? Is there still a need for the Women's Football Weekend? For how long can we take money as an excuse for not getting things like VAR? And are women's football salaries growing too quickly? All that plus an...

Zone 14, the wind and Alessia Russo exclusive

November 09, 2021 17:43 - 48 minutes

Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay are joined by former Arsenal, Chelsea and England legend Katie Chapman to chat about all the WSL action as the league returns. What did Marc Skinner's hair have to do with Manchester United's result? How close are Brighton and Spurs to that third Champions League spot? And when will Leicester get their first WSL point? We also caught up with Manchester United's goal scorer Alessia Russo! Plus, if you're after more on the Arsenal vs West Ham game, do check out our...

BONUS EPISODE! The Kim Little Fan Club from Meadow Park

November 08, 2021 00:42 - 24 minutes

Join Lynsey Hooper for a special episode from Meadow Park and get geared up for Women's Football Weekend as we bring you all the reaction from Arsenal 4-0 West Ham. Hear from Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall, player of the match Kim Little and from commentator extraordinaire Jacqui Oatley as they talk through all the big moments as Arsenal's 100% record continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Man City's mare, Everton's DNA match and Natasha Dowie exclusive

November 02, 2021 17:30 - 47 minutes

Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper are joined by former Spurs legend Jenna Schillaci to talk through the FA Cup semi-finals, Lionesses and WSL action coming up. This week: Does Gareth Taylor need to take more responsibility for the role his tactics had to play in their loss to Chelsea? Is there a place for 10-0 scorelines in the women's game now? And what do we think of Everton's new manager Jean-Luc Vasseur? All that plus an exclusive interview with Reading's Natasha Dowie. RUNNING ORDER PART 1a ...

Black icons and saving the Beths till last

October 26, 2021 16:04 - 1 hour

Kait Borsay is joined by former Lioness and football legend Kelly Smith, alongside BBC football reporter Emma Sanders to discuss the Lionesses' performance against Northern Ireland and look ahead to the weekend's FA Cup semi-finals. All that plus exclusive interviews by producer Sophie Penney with Black icons of the game Hope Powell, Kerry Davis and Anita Asante. Which of their incredible achievements are they most proud of? How can a better pathway for Black players be built? And what more c...

Farewell Willie Kirk, Heath hits home and Gary Lineker to the rescue

October 19, 2021 17:11 - 48 minutes

Lynsey Hooper is joined by former Lioness Claire Rafferty and football writer Carrie Dunn in the international break to discuss the WSL performances so far, Champions League action and more. Was it harsh of Everton to fire Willie Kirk on the weekend? Who are the up and coming Championship stars in the Conti Cup? And why do injured lower league players still face the prospect of ending their career if they can't afford surgery? All that plus a look ahead to the Lionesses' game against Northern...

Maanum's missile, Louise Quinn exclusive and selling Ballon d'Or nominees

October 12, 2021 17:55 - 56 minutes

Lynsey Hooper is joined by former Matilda, Alicia Ferguson, as well as women's football writer and Sheffield United media officer, Rich Laverty, to talk through game week five of the WSL. This week: Has Gareth Taylor saved his neck with a 2-2 draw in the Manchester derby? Was that really a second yellow card offense from Spurs' Rachel Williams? And if you had to buy one, sub one and sell one from the Ballon d'Or nominee list, who would you pick? All that plus an exclusive interview with Birmi...

City slip up, Arsenal gunning ahead and behind the scenes at Chelsea with Cuthbert

October 05, 2021 18:33 - 54 minutes

Joining Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper it's former Lioness defender Laura Bassett to talk through game week four of the WSL.  This week: Is that one defeat too many for City? Are the Gunners just too good? And will Reading ever score?  All that plus an exclusive interview with Erin Cuthbert.  Running order:  PART 1 - Moments of the WSL with NOW! (03.44) PART 2a - Manchester City 0 - 2 West Ham (11.05) PART 2b - Aston Villa 0 - 4 Arsenal (20.08) PART 3a Chelsea 3 - 1 Brighton with Erin Cuthbe...

Flashes of Tobin Heath and Izzy Christiansen talks puppy teeth

September 28, 2021 16:10 - 53 minutes

Joining Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper it's former England goalkeeper Siobhan Chamberlain to talk through game week three of the WSL. This week: Are City already out of the title race? Have Everton got their mojo back? And what happens to puppy teeth? All that plus a look ahead to the FA Cup - that's last season's FA Cup - will Leicester be able to pounce? We talk best goalkeepers in the WSL, and we show big love for Tobin Heath too. RUNNING ORDER PART 1a - Arsenal 5-0 City (02.00) PART 1b - U...

Leah's Lionesses, City's ever-growing injury list, and Kirby's corners

September 22, 2021 12:13 - 42 minutes

Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper are joined this week by The Athletic's Holly Percival to talk all about England and to preview the WSL fixtures for this weekend. This week: is Leah the best captain choice? Who knew Kirby could take corners? Not Emma Hayes that's for sure! And is Manchester United v Chelsea set to be a goal fest? All that plus we hear from City striker Janine Beckie ahead of their monster clash with Arsenal (that injury list is a worry though!) RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - The Women o...

We’re cheering like we’ve won the Champions League

September 14, 2021 16:30 - 56 minutes

Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper are back and joined by Arsenal Womens correspondent for Arseblog News, Tim Stillman. On the podcast today; Arsenal, Spurs and Manchester United continue their impressive starts but all find themselves below Brighton & Hove Albion in the table - we hear from Brighton forward Ellie Brazil on the secret to their fantastic early season form. Plus Robyn Cowen joins us after Chelsea thrashed Everton 4-0 and the Champions League group stages are drawn.   RUNNING ORDER...

Have we had purring on the podcast before?

September 07, 2021 15:02 - 50 minutes

Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper are back and joined by BBC Women’s Sport Reporter Jo Currie to reflect on an eventful opening weekend in the WSL. On the podcast today, we run the rule over all six opening fixtures including Arsenal’s impressive win over Chelsea, fantastic debuts for Man City, VAR controversy and a tribute to Lance Hardy. RUNNING ORDER Arsenal 3-2 Chelsea (2:10) Everton 0-4 Man City (15:45) Spurs 1-0 Birmingham (22:30) Manchester United 2-0 Reading (25:05) Aston Villa 2-1...

The 2021/22 WSL Preview Show

September 01, 2021 16:39 - 1 hour

Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper are back and joined by She Kicks editor Jen O'Neil to get you in the mood for the upcoming WSL season. On the show you'll hear from not one, not two, but FOUR players from across the league. We'll be talking you through our contenders, ones to watch, and those who we think will be slightly treading water this season. So stop reading this and get listening! RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Contenders feat Arsenal’s Katie McCabe (05.00) PART 2a - Ones to watch with Man Unit...

A gold medal winning show

August 06, 2021 17:42 - 38 minutes

It's Canada who become gold medal winners at the Olympics after they beat Sweden on penalties to become champions. Joining Lynsey Hooper to go through the final and the tournament as a whole is Kait Borsay and Tim Stillman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's bronze for the USA as Matildas waltz out of Tokyo

August 05, 2021 13:38 - 42 minutes

Join Kait Borsay, broadcaster and Former Matilda Alicia Ferguson and Jen O'Neil from She Kicks for a full debrief of the bronze medal goal fest at Tokyo 2020. RUNNING ORDER PART 1a - Australia 3-4 USA (1.30) PART 1b - Meg Linehan on USA (17.00) PART 2 - Gold medal match preview (24.45) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Historic win for Canada as cautious Sweden get the job done

August 02, 2021 18:45 - 50 minutes

Lynsey Hooper, Kait Borsay and former Matilda Alicia Ferguson are here with the latest following the conclusion of the semi finals from Tokyo 2020. It wasn't the goalfest of the group stages and quarter finals, but Canada and Sweden came through in tense semi finals. RUNNING ORDER PART 1a - Canada - USA (04.00) PART 1b - Steph Yang on Canada - USA (17.00) PART 2a - Australia - Sweden (27.00) Part 2b - Mia Eriksson on Sweden (39.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The pigs aren't working

July 30, 2021 18:03 - 51 minutes

Kait Borsay, Flo Lloyd Hughes and Katie Whyatt are here with the latest following the conclusion of the quarter finals from Tokyo 2020. In a day that had everything, including plenty of penalties we are here to guide you through all the bits you may have missed RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Scrambled eggs PART 2 - GB 3-4 Australia (05.00) PART 3a - USA 2-2 Netherlands - USA win 4-2 on pens with Brooks Peck (19.00) PART 4a - Sweden 3-1 Japan (32.00) PART 4b - Canada 0-0 Brazil - Canada win 4-3 on...

Stitious not superstitious

July 27, 2021 17:51 - 54 minutes

It's Lynsey Hooper, Florence Lloyd-Hughes, and Alicia Ferguson here to take you through Matchday 3 at the Tokyo Games. We now know who the quarter finalists are and how they got there - well we know who some of the quarter finalists are we're still on the lookout for Abbie Miedema and Ellie White. Here's how it sounds PART 1 - Day Three overview  PART 2a - GB 1-1 Canada (05.00) PART 2b - Chile 0-1 Japan (16.00) PART 3a - USA 0-0 Australia with Steph Yangn (18.00) PART 3b - Sweden 2-0 New Ze...

Banda bonanza, patient GB and battling Brazil

July 24, 2021 19:11 - 49 minutes

Join Lynsey Hooper, Kait Borsay, and Crystal Palace goalkeeper Chloe Morgan for a full round up of matchday 2 at Tokyo 2020. An insane day of 59 goals, two hat tricks and six penalties! RUNNING ORDER PART 1a - Japan 0-1 Team GB (02.00) PART 1b - Canada 2-1 Chile (14.00) PART 2a - Sweden 4-2 Australia with Frida Fagerlund (18.00) PART 2b - USA 6-1 New Zealand (26.50) PART 3a - Netherlands 3-3 Brazil with Annemarie Postma (32.50) PART 3b - China 4-4 Zambia (39.20) Learn more about your ad c...

10-3ing, ass kicking, and nick naming

July 21, 2021 17:37 - 58 minutes

Join Lynsey Hooper, Kait Borsay, and former Olympian Alicia Ferguson for a full round up of matchday 1 at Tokyo 2020. It was a day that saw a whopping 28 goals, goal 187 for Sinclair, and the brightest shirts you've ever seen. Find out who was a bit amateurish, which team looks like it's peaking just at the right time, and that Alicia has a nickname for absolutely everyone! RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Day One overview (01.00) PART 2a - GB 2-0 Chile (05.00) PART 2b - Canada 1-1 Japan (17.00) PAR...

The Big Olympics Preview Show

July 19, 2021 17:37 - 1 hour

It's Olympics time and at the Offside Rule we are here with you throughout the tournament from beginning to gold medal match. On this preview show Kait Borsay, Lynsey Hooper, Katie Whyatt, and Flo Lloyd Hughes are here to make sure that you are Olympic ready as they go through group by group, team by team to get the full Tokyo picture ready for kick off. Along the way we have some local voices to help us suss out teams USA, Japan, and The Netherlands, and throughout the tournament we'll have ...

Bad-ass Barca Give Chelsea The Blues

May 18, 2021 16:15 - 50 minutes

Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay are joined by former England and Chelsea player Claire Rafferty to look back at the Women's Champions League Final between Chelsea and Barcelona in Gothenburg. Now part of Chelsea's Commercial Team, Claire takes us inside the dressing room on a difficult night for Emma Hayes' side. We also discuss the latest news from the WSL, including Casey Stoney's departure as Manchester United Manager, plus we look back at the action from the FA Cup 5th Round, and we hand ou...

Chelsea Are Champions, The Robins Are Relegated and The Champions League Final

May 11, 2021 18:20 - 1 hour

Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper are joined by former New Zealand Captain, Champions League winner and fellow podcast host Bex Smith to discuss the final weekend of the WSL season that saw Chelsea crowned Champions. We're joined by their former Captain Katie Chapman and Blues' Chairman Adrian Jacob to talk about back to back titles for Chelsea and look ahead to the Champions League Final. Plus we round up all the other results including defeat for Bristol City which relegated them to the Champio...

Chelsea in the Champions League Final, Man City Keep Up The Pressure and Relegation 6 Pointers

May 04, 2021 15:33 - 46 minutes

Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay are joined by The Telegraph's Tom Garry to look back at an historic weekend in women's football, when Chelsea made it through to the Champions League Final for the first time. With The Blues in Europe, Manchester City kept up the pressure in the League by beating Birmingham. Plus, as the end of the season approaches, we look ahead to potential final day dramas. RUNNING ORDER: 01.00 The impact of the social media boycott by WSL clubs 5.40 Chelsea 4 - Bayern Munich...

A Thriller At The Villa, Demi Stokes and Ta-ra To Fa-ra

April 27, 2021 17:30 - 53 minutes

Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay are joined by the Editor of She Kicks Magazine Jen O'Neill to look back at a weekend of late drama in the WSL, as Bristol City earn a draw at Aston Villa. After Reading's Fara Williams announced that she is to retire at the end of the season, we pay tribute to England's record appearance holder. Plus Manchester City's Demi Stokes joins the pod to talk title race, and we look ahead to Chelsea's Champions League semi final second leg. Running Order: 2.50 Aston Vill...

The Real Super League, Chelsea and City draw, and swallowing belly buttons

April 21, 2021 22:25 - 44 minutes

Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper are joined by Reading and England midfielder Fara Williams to discuss the monster match that was Manchester City 2 Chelsea 2. We go through all the big talking points, and there are so many, discuss that save, and add several more entries to the Emma Hayes quote book. All that plus a look at Team GB's group in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics and the weekend fixtures. RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - The ESL shattered (01.00) PART 2a - The Real Super League: Man City 2-2 Chelse...

10 Years of the FA WSL

April 13, 2021 17:19 - 1 hour

Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper are joined by the BBC's Chris Slegg to look back at a decade of the FA WSL. Everton Boss Willie Kirk joins the pod to give his take on the last 10 years of the League, plus we speak to the player who scored the very first WSL goal. We hear some special memories from various players and pundits, including Sue Smith, Casey Stoney and Laura Bassett, plus we try and pick our all-time WSL 11. If you disagree with our selection, get in touch @OffsideRulePod. Learn more...

Birmingham's letter to the Board, Jen Beattie on changes at Arsenal and Geese stop play

April 06, 2021 17:00 - 51 minutes

Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper are joined by commentator, content creator and former player Samantha Miller to chat through another dramatic week in the WSL, including Birmingham City's letter to their Board complaining about conditions. Arsenal defender Jen Beattie gives her reaction to manager Joe Montemurro's decision to leave the club at the end of the season. Plus Brighton clip Manchester United's wings, as geese stop play. RUNNING ORDER: 2.10 Brighton 1 - Manchester United 0 8.40 Bristol...

Chelsea's telepathy, United play at OT and a sweet day for the Toffees

March 30, 2021 19:27 - 51 minutes

Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay are joined by Sheffield United forward Courtney Sweetman-Kirk to discuss all the action from the WSL. Kirby and Kerr are on the same wavelength for Chelsea as they remain top of the table, but Manchester City are pushing The Blues all the way. Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps joins the pod to tell us what it was like to play at Old Trafford, and we discuss a sweet day for the Toffees as Everton put 5 past Brighton. Plus, could there be a new European compe...

Talking TV deals, Arsenal gunning for Europe and the Champions League quarter finals

March 23, 2021 20:04 - 50 minutes

Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay are joined by broadcaster Anne-Marie Batson to round up all the news from a week in the WSL. The FA's Kelly Simmons joins to pod to discuss the new broadcast deal for the League, plus we get an exclusive interview with one of the negotiators of that deal, David Kogan. In addition, we round up all the action on the field from the last week, Lynsey tries to work out who will be relegated at the end of the season, and we look ahead to Wednesday's Champions League qu...

Chelsea storm to the Conti Cup and it's deja vu for tiers 3-6

March 16, 2021 17:05 - 48 minutes

Kait Borsay is joined by Crystal Palace goalkeeper Chloe Morgan and the BBC's Women's Sport Reporter Jo Currie to look back at Sunday's Continental Cup Final and reflect on the news that the 2020/21 season has ended for teams in tiers 3-6 of the women's football pyramid. Plus Bristol City's Aimee Palmer joins the pod to talk through the cup final, bouncing back from defeat and Yana Daniels' woodwork skills. RUNNING ORDER: 3,00 Continental Cup Final 13,00 Interview with Bristol City's Aimee Pa...

Drama involving The Royals and are Chelsea simply the best?

March 09, 2021 20:20 - 1 hour

Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay are joined by The Telegraph's women's football reporter Tom Garry to look back at a dramatic weekend in the WSL's relegation battle, as Bristol City move off the bottom of the table with victory over Reading. Tom also makes a bold claim about top of the table Chelsea, and, for International Women's Day, we speak to a trailblazer - former England Captain Mary Phillip, who now coaches men's side Peckham Town. RUNNING ORDER: 01.35 Bristol City 3 - Reading 2 08.45 We...

Man City close the gap, Arsenal are magic and Jill Scott's buzzing

March 02, 2021 19:19 - 44 minutes

Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay are joined by presenter, broadcaster and former Spurs player Samantha Miller to dissect the weekend's WSL action, which saw Manchester City close the gap on League leaders Chelsea. Arsenal Defender and Harry Potter fan Anna Patten joins the pod to discuss the Gunners' first win of 2021, whilst Samantha explains Jill Scott's bee celebration after scoring Everton's winner. RUNNING ORDER: 01.00 - Intro 4.50 - Birmingham City 0 - Manchester City 4 12.00 - Aston Villa...

Lionesses Roar, Great Scott and Hope Powell

February 23, 2021 21:11 - 55 minutes

Lynsey Hooper, Kait Borsay and former defender Laura Bassett look back at England's first international in almost a year, a 6-0 win over Northern Ireland. Laura pays tribute to her ex-teammate Jill Scott, who won her 150th cap in the game, plus we hear from the Brighton Manager, Hope Powell, who gave Scott her England debut in 2006. RUNNING ORDER: 2.30 England 6 - Northern Ireland 0 9.30 Hege Riise chat, England's interim manager 16.00 Laura reflects on Jill Scott's 150th England cap 21.00 Ho...

Pancakes, Humble Pie and Welsh Cakes

February 16, 2021 18:47 - 53 minutes

Katie Whyatt of The Athletic and She Kicks Magazine's Jen O'Neill join Lynsey Hooper to dissect the latest round of WSL action, including Chelsea's 5 star performance against Bristol City and Caroline Weir's worldy in the Manchester Derby. Lynsey also chats to Reading's Angharad James direct from Wales' training camp and we look ahead to England v Northern Ireland. RUNNING ORDER: 02'45" Bristol City 0 - Chelsea 5 09'40" Manchester City 3 - Manchester United 0 17'55" Aston Villa - Arsenal P-P ...

Stoppable Chelsea, storming City and an England squad

February 09, 2021 19:46 - 55 minutes

Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay are joined by BBC Sport's Jo Currie to chat about the weekend's WSL action and the latest England squad announcement. RUNNING ORDER: 4'00" - Chelsea - Brighton & Hove Albion 12 00" - Manchester United - Reading 18'00" - Arsenal - Manchester City 24'00" - Everton - Birmingham City 28'00" - Aston Villa - Tottenham 31'00" - West Ham United - Bristol City 34'00" - England squad announcement 41'00" - Other news Find out more: https://offsiderulepodcast.com/ Get in tou...

Unstoppable Chelsea, bouncing Bristol and safe hands Hannah Hampton

February 02, 2021 20:07 - 50 minutes

Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper are joined by Tim Stillman from Arseblog to chat through all the WSL news. Plus an interview with England and Birmingham City goalkeeper Hannah Hampton. RUNNING ORDER: 2'00" - Bristol City - Brighton & Hove Albion 10'00" - Chelsea - Spurs 15'00" - Everton - Manchester United 22'00" - Manchester City - West Ham 28'00" - Hannah Hampton interview 39'00" - Other news Find out more: https://offsiderulepodcast.com/ Get in touch @OffsideRulePod Learn more about your ad ...

Snow days, coaching changes and Tash Flint

January 26, 2021 18:50 - 55 minutes

Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay are joined by The Telegraph's Tom Garry to talk through all the WSL games, the latest transfers and a managerial change at Aston Villa. Plus an interview with Leicester City forward Tash Flint. RUNNING ORDER 2’00” Manchester United-Birmingham City 10'00" Brighton & Hove Albion-Manchester City 20’00” Aston Villa- Reading 26’00” Tash Flint 36"00 Other news Find out more: https://offsiderulepodcast.com/ Get in touch @OffsideRulePod Learn more about your ad choices. ...

Title tactics, battle at the bottom, and Jemma Purfield

January 19, 2021 18:46 - 49 minutes

Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay are joined by BBC Sport's Chris Slegg to chat through all the WSL action including the title clash between Chelsea and Manchester United and the battle at the bottom. Plus an interview with Bristol City's Jemma Purfield. RUNNING ORDER 2’00” Chelsea - Manchester United 15'00" Manchester City - Aston Villa 20’00” Everton - Bristol 25’00” Jemma Purfield 32”00 West Ham - Spurs and Birmingham - Brighton 35"00 Other news Find out more: https://offsiderulepodcast.com/ G...

Dubai, coin tosses, Rehanne Skinner and Jo Potter

January 12, 2021 19:29 - 50 minutes

Kait Borsay is joined by Jen O'Neil from She Kicks and The Athletics Katie Whyatt to discuss all the news from a dramatic week in women's football. We hear from Tottenham Hotspur's new manager Rehanne Skinner and England and WSL legend Jo Potter on why she's decided to retire. RUNNING ORDER: 2’00” Chelsea  6’30” Dubai  20’00” Rehanne Skinner 29’40” Women’s FA Cup 31’40” Jo Potter 41’50” Other news Find out more: https://offsiderulepodcast.com/ Get in touch @OffsideRulePod Learn more about you...

Manchester United are the Christmas no. 1, Jess Fishlock joins the pod and it's award season

December 22, 2020 19:51 - 56 minutes

Lynsey Hooper is joined by the BBC's Women's Sports Reporter Jo Currie and former player turned presenter Samantha Miller for the last episode of the year. Manchester United top the WSL at Christmas, Arsenal are up to second and the Royals make a Christmas statement - we hear from Reading's Jess Fishlock. Plus we host our own virtual awards ceremony, because everyone else is! Merry Christmas! RUNNING ORDER: Part 1 - good news for WSL viewers? (01.00) Part 2a - Manchester United 6 - Bristol Ci...

Last-gasp City, good Ladd and Chelsea on the charge

December 15, 2020 16:56 - 52 minutes

Lynsey Hooper is joined by The Athletic's Women's Football Correspondent, Katie Whyatt, and the Editor of She Kicks Magazine, Jen O'Neill, to look back at a dramatic weekend of late winners in the WSL. They discuss Manchester City's last-gasp victory over Arsenal and where this leaves the title race. Will League leaders Manchester United last the distance, and are Chelsea their biggest challengers? Plus Rich Laverty joins us to run through the top 100 players on the planet. RUNNING ORDER: Par...

Morgan off the mark, Kerr on fire and wonder Weir

December 08, 2020 17:26 - 46 minutes

Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay are joined by journalist Carrie Dunn to review all the action from the weekend when the WSL returned, along with the fans. They discuss a first win of the season for Tottenham under their new manager, a hat-trick for Sam Kerr as Chelsea win at home again, and Caroline Weir's wonder crosses for Manchester City. RUNNING ORDER: Part 1 - Fans back, turnstyle troubles and England v England (01.00) Part 2 - Tottenham 3 - Brighton and Hove Albion 1 (04.20) Part 3 - Chel...

Laura Bassett: The Offside Rule Exclusives

December 01, 2020 19:30 - 50 minutes

The former England defender Laura Bassett joins Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper to discuss her career to date. From pretending to be a Spice Girl at school, to gaining prominence as captain of Birmingham City, to life at Arsenal, Leeds, Chelsea and Notts County. Laura also discusses her World Cup heartbreak in 2015 and the friendships she's made in over a decade at the top of women's football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Beard, Lee Sanders and Erin Brockovich

November 24, 2020 17:32 - 52 minutes

Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper are joined by the BBC's Tom Garry and the Crystal Palace goalkeeper Chloe Morgan. Former West Ham manager Matt Beard discusses his departure from the club in his first broadcast interview since leaving the Hammers. Plus news of managerial movement at Spurs and we're joined by Durham Boss Lee Sanders to talk WSL Championship. RUNNING ORDER: Part 1 - New jobs and life at Palace (01.00) Part 2a - West Ham chat (04.10) Part 2b - Matt Beard interview (10.00) Part 3 - ...

Derby matches, noisy neighbours and the Women's Football Weekend

November 17, 2020 18:51 - 50 minutes

Kait Borsay is joined by the BBC's Jo Currie and the former Everton and Liverpool forward Courtney Sweetman-Kirk to discuss the talking points from the weekend's WSL action, including the Manchester Derby, a London derby, and the Birmingham Derby. Plus Man City's Laura Coombs is a Lioness once more. RUNNING ORDER: PART 1 - Jo on interviewing 'The Pinoe' and Courtney chats life at Sheffield United (01.00) PART 2 - Manchester United 2 - Manchester City 2 (08.40) PART 3a - Arsenal 1 - Chelsea 1 ...

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