The Offside Rule

The Offside Rule

Lynsey Hooper and Natasha Dowie are here every week to discuss the latest news from women’s football, shining a light on the full pyramid from the Women’s Super League and Women’s Championship through to the Lionesses & news from across Europe. The Offside Rule X: @OffsideRulePod // Facebook: The Offside Rule // Instagram: offsiderulepod // YouTube: TheOffsideRuleTV The Offside Rule is a production by Listening Dog Media & Offside Media Productions.

Episodes

Arsenal Win The Champions League

May 25, 2025 • 29 mins
In our final episode of the season, Lynsey & Tash discuss Arsenal's historic Champions League victory over favourites Barcelona which saw them lift the trophy for a 2nd time. Plus, the pair reflect on the season as a whole and pick out their standout moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Everton Women Move To Goodison Park

May 23, 2025 • 15 mins
Meg Finnegan discusses the significant move of Everton women's team to Goodison Park, highlighting the long-term vision and investment from the club's owners. She reflects on the growth of women's football, the importance of marketing and fan engagement, and shares her personal journey of recovery from an ACL injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Champions League Final preview

May 23, 2025 • 13 mins
Lynsey & Tash preview this weekend's Champions League final between Arsenal and Barcelona Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Chelsea Lift Women's FA Cup

May 21, 2025 • 34 mins
Lynsey and Tash reflect on the FA Cup final where Chelsea lifted the trophy by defeating Manchester United. They also discuss Everton's significant move to Goodison Park from next season. The Offside Rule is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Women's FA Cup Final Preview

May 15, 2025 • 12 mins
Lynsey and Tash preview the FA Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester United, discussing the significance of the match, team dynamics, player form, and their predictions for the game. They explore the psychological aspects of the teams, the importance of form players, and the implications of the match results for both teams moving forward. The Offside Rule is a ⁠Listening Dog Media⁠ production. Learn more about your ad choices...
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Data In Women's Football

May 14, 2025 • 17 mins
Lynsey and Tash are joined by Louise from Opta to discuss the evolving landscape of data collection in women's football, particularly in light of the upcoming Women's Euros. They explore how data enhances the fan experience, the importance of historical data, and the balance between player creativity and statistical analysis. Louise shares insights on Opta's role in providing advanced metrics and how these can enrich storytelling i...
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WSL Comes To An End

May 14, 2025 • 34 mins
In this episode, we review the conclusion of the WSL season, highlighting key matches, player performances, and awards. We discuss Chelsea's dominance in the league, Aston Villa's resurgence, and we explore the growing importance of data in women's football. The Offside Rule is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Final WSL Weekend

May 9, 2025 • 12 mins
Lynsey and Tash preview the crucial WSL match between Arsenal and Manchester United, discussing the implications of finishing second in the league and the potential impact on Champions League qualification. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Our WSL Team of the Season

May 6, 2025 • 37 mins
Tash and Lynsey discuss the latest happenings in women's football, including Arsenal's recent struggles, Brighton's historic victory over them, and the promotion of London City Lionesses to the WSL. They reflect on Birmingham's comeback in their match and highlight the excitement of the NWSL, including a memorable moment of sisters scoring together. The episode concludes with a discussion on their WSL Teams of the Year as the seaso...
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Manchester Derby preview

May 2, 2025 • 14 mins
Lynsey Hooper and Natasha Dowie discuss the upcoming Manchester Derby, analysing the strengths and weaknesses of both Manchester United and Manchester City. They delve into the implications of player injuries and contract renewals, particularly focusing on United's solid defence and City's struggles. The conversation shifts to the Championship clash between Birmingham and London City Lionesses, where both hosts share their predicti...
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Flying the Flag with Carrie Dunn

May 2, 2025 • 18 mins
Carrie shares her journey of promoting her new book on women's football, highlighting the importance of historical context and the stories of pioneering female athletes. The discussion delves into the challenges faced by women in football, the significance of education in preserving their legacy, and the excitement surrounding the book's release. Carrie emphasizes the need for future generations to understand the history of women's...
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Arsenal Through To Champions League Final

April 29, 2025 • 32 mins
In this episode, Tash and Lynsey reflect on various topics including Tash's recent marathon experience, the Champions League semi-finals, and the struggles of Crystal Palace in the WSL. They analyse Chelsea's disappointing performance against Barcelona and celebrate Arsenal's resilience in their victory over Lyon. The conversation also touches on the relegation of Crystal Palace, the ongoing battle in the Championship, and the impo...
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Can Arsenal and Chelsea overturn 1st leg Champions League defeats?

April 24, 2025 • 17 mins
In this episode, Lynsey and Tash discuss the upcoming Champions League matches, including Chelsea's daunting task against Barcelona and Arsenal's chances against Lyon. They also delve into the WSL, analysing the match between Palace and West Ham, and preview the Championship clash between London City Lionesses and Durham. Plus we wrap up with Tash's marathon weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...
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Our Championship Team of the Season

April 22, 2025 • 31 mins
Lynsey and Tash discuss the conclusion of the Championship season, the impact of injuries in women's football, and pay tribute to the late Carlton Fairweather. They review key matches in the WSL, including Spurs vs Villa, and analyze the current state of the Championship. The conversation also covers Juventus's recent success in Italy and culminates in a discussion about their Championship Team of the Year, highlighting rising sta...
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Merchandise in Women's Football

April 16, 2025 • 18 mins
Lynney and Tash learn about a study on women's football merchandise, highlighting the challenges faced in availability and marketing. Keith Parry discusses the growth of women's football, the demand for merchandise, and the importance of fan engagement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Man Utd To Face Chelsea in Women's FA Cup Final

April 16, 2025 • 31 mins
Lynsey and Tash review the latest happenings in women's football, including the FA Cup semi-finals, coaching changes, and the vibrant W League. They discuss the implications of Serena Weigman's coaching staff changes, and analyse the matches between Manchester City and Manchester United, as well as Chelsea and Liverpool. The Offside Rule is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...
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Women's Nations League preview

April 3, 2025 • 11 mins
In this episode, Lynsey and Tash preview the upcoming Women's Nations League matches, focusing on England's game against Belgium and Portugal's match against Spain. They discuss player selections, injuries, and the importance of building team partnerships ahead of the Euros. The conversation also touches on the need for more women in coaching roles, highlighted by an interview with Remy Allen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
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Since 71 - Championing Women's Football

April 2, 2025 • 16 mins
Lynsey and Tash speak with Stuart Barker from Since 71 about the evolution of women's football coverage, the importance of role models, and the challenges faced by clubs in the women's game. Stuart shares insights into the grassroots efforts to promote women's football, the stories that need to be told, and the impact of community engagement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Liverpool Lose Against Villa in WSL

April 2, 2025 • 33 mins
Lynsey and Tash discuss the latest happenings in women's football, including match reviews from the WSL and Championship, the upcoming Women's Champions League semi-finals, and the evolution of shooting techniques in the game. They also touch on the FA's decision regarding the women's football pyramid and highlight the dominance of Lyon in French football. The episode concludes with a spotlight on women's football content and risin...
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Man Utd Face Everton in WSL

March 27, 2025 • 8 mins
Lynsey and Tash preview key matches in women's football, focusing on the WSL and the Championship. They discuss the upcoming game between Manchester United and Everton, analysing both teams' recent performances and potential outcomes. The conversation then shifts to the Championship match between Newcastle and the London City Lionesses. Finally, they explore the international match between Stabæk and Brann in Norway. Learn more abo...
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