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Welcome to the Born Offside Football Podcast! We're playing off the shoulder of the last defender. Between the lines. Taking risks with an early run!
Join hosts Claudio Fabiano (@claudes__), Dan Olaniran (@olantekkers), and Kat Haddad (@kickingoffwithkat) EVERY TUESDAY as they talk football culture, bring you up to speed with the biggest football news, and address the issues that other football podcasts choose to stay 'on-side' for. This is the Born Offside Podcast!
In the Last episode for season 3 of Born Offside we are joined by the Super-Sub again, Nick Stav (@nickstav_)
The couch discuss all things from The A-league results, the Socceroos chances at the Asian Cup, Kevin Muscat going big in China, Arsenal dominating Europe? FIFA showing EUFA who's daddy, Has Anfield lost it's shine, Ozil claps back at Leo DiCaprio & the guys tell us their football wish list for Christmas
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This week on Born Offside the couch is joined by our favourite super sub Nick Stav (@nickstav_)
The couch wrap up a crazy week in the A-league, Girona are top of the La Liga, some big upsets in English Premier League, Arteta has beef with the refs, is Bruno Fernandes avoiding Liverpool, Ben Foster cops it on Tik Tok and the boy go head to head in a game of 'Football 5 second rule.
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Join the couch as retired NRL Superstar and 'Lets Trot Show' host, Josh Mansour, fills in in for Claudes.
They discuss Neymar's brief romance ending one month after having a kid, Is Trent Alexander-Arnold the next Roberto Carlos? Manchester United under investigation for some dodgy chicken, the Central Coast Mariner goal sparks debate, rumours swirl about Marcelo's departure from Lyon, the boys go head-to-head in an WSW quiz & Mansour chooses his NRL 5 a side team!
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This week on Born Offside....
The Wanderers Show Sydney who is best, SHOCK! Chelsea lose to a team outside the top 4, Liverpool and City play arguably the best game of football this year, Ange and Spurs drop points for the 3rd week running, Garancho steals the show with a Wayne Rooney-esque bicycle kick & the couch plays a tricky game of Cut & Keep!
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On this weeks episode of Born Offside...
Mo Salah gets ATTACKED by fans!, is Kevin De Bruyne Drake's new ghostwriter? The FA officially announce the first 8 NSD teams, is this the end of Chile's golden generation? Taylor Swift causes headaches for Messi & Sassuolo and Totti team up to delay Volpato's Socceroos future
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Join the couch this week for another whacky week of football
they discuss the weekly snap shot of the A-League, Irankunda's move to the Bavarian giants, Chelsea surprise the top 4, how bad are English Refs!? Pizza Hut troll Ange, Mbappe's hatrick causes controversy & Identity theft.....IT IS NO JOKE!
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On this weeks episode of Born Offside....
Harry Kane brings Spurs curse to Munich, VAR strikes Arsenal once again in the Premier League, which teams are selected for Australia's second division? Bellingham to the Premier League, Messi wins his 8th Ballon d'or, Australian footballs It couple & the couch go head-to-head in a game of 'Who am I?'.
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On this weeks episode of Born Offside...
Bruno Fornaroli runs riot against Newcastle, WSW break an Australian record, Nestory Irankunda show Australia just how good he is, Jude BellingHIM is the best player in the world, Pep owns Manchester, John Cena the football fan? Ajax are in the mud & Olan and Kat go head-to-head in a game of "Football: Two Truths & A Lie".
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Born offside is back!
The Original BOF couch is back for another week of scandalous stories and football madness, from the wrap up of the A-League, EPL Highs and lows, Ronaldo still scoring goals, Tonali feeling the pressure, the Premier League table without VAR, a Women's World Cup in the Middle East and Jose doing Jose things in the Serie A
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The original 3 are back for another week of Born Offside fun!
Another betting scandal rocking Italian football, young Aussie footballers killing it overseas, Hazard hangs up the boots, EPL getting funky during the international break, Alisha Lehmann opens up her Insta DMs & The WSL is back!
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Join Claudes and Kat as they get comfy with a familiar face, Aaron Evans!
Aaron gives the couch an update of his football life abroad, the pros and cons of playing in Asia, juggling football and social media and discuss just how good phone sex is.
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Join the BOF couch for another massive episode of football news and crazy stories.
This week the couch discuss, Arsenal's big win over City, Ange and Spurs go top of the EPL, Sydney FC win the Australian Cup, Ten Hag and Ibrahimovic beef, Lukaku is on fire, Messi the bad influence, Neymar's paternity leave, Paul Pogba's fall from grace and a Born Offside mukbang
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You wouldn't believe it but the crew is back on the couch for a second week in a row! Join Kat, Olan and Claudes as they discuss VAR controversy AS Spurs down Liverpool, is Sam Kerr Married, Erik Ten Hag's seat is very hot, Some odd Pitch invasions in Scotland, Oshimen Squashes his Tik Tok beef and Ronaldo Nazario married again?!
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The whole crew is back on the couch! Join Kat, Olan and Claudes as they discuss EA FC rating drama, the North London Derby, Chelsea spending $1bn to get relegated, pissed off Ajax fans, Oktoberfest with the Bayern lads, Jermaine Defoe in hot water with his missus, and we get to the tail end of the Australia Cup. All this and more!
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Kat's back! But where's Olan? The latter has gone missing following his trip to Bali, but no worries, Claudes and Kat talk all things world football from Messi's awful pizza order, De Zerbi serving a feast for the eyes and Melbourne City refusing to join their hosts for dinner following their Australia Cup triumph. Producer Mish then jumps in to chat all things European football, from Ange being the man at Spurs, Chelsea being bang average and loanees scoring against their parent clubs in Italy, all that and much more!
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West Sydney Wanderer and Matilda Amy Harrison joins Olan and Claudes to cover all the local and global football news, including Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales' resignation, Antony's criminal allegations, Japan smack Germany, Hansi Flick resigns, England and Italy in the mud, Sidemen vs YouTube All-Stars Charity Match, the plea to move the A-League season to winter, how we can we get the FIFA World Cup to Australia for 2032, UEFA Champions League review including dark horses, Messi vs Haaland for the 2023 Ballon d'Or... all this and much more!
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Whilst Kat continues her well earned rest, comedian Anthony Locascio joins Claudes and Olan to dissect the end of the transfer window as Getafe's latest signing puts them atop of everyone's most hated list. The boys also dissect whether it's worth English players leaving England to get their international chances, as Harry Maguire remains selected in the wake of his first appearance for Man United in their defeat against Arsenal, Ange ball continuing to win everyone over, and are Chelsea finally confirmed as being well and truly in the mud?
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We're back! Claudes & Olan reflect on their very different Women's World Cup experiences alongside TikTok Superstar and Born Offside's super-sub, Nick Stav. They talk the hype for football thanks to the FIFA Women's World Cup, the Spanish Federation's meltdown following THAT kiss, Spurs fans taking to Postecoglou and "Ange-ball", the Saudis taking the world's best players (and Managers), and Messi taking the piss in the Messi League Soccer (MLS).
Musician, Producer, Dj & Brisbane Roar super fan Young Franco Joins us on the couch this week!
Claudes and Kat join Franco to discuss all things transfers from Ange making his first signing, Aussie's making it abroad, the offside rule has changed.... again, the Matilda's squad announcement, the glory days for Brisbane Roar, Aaron Mooy and Cesc Fabregas hang up the boots & Pulisic gets freaky live!?
We caught up with former West Ham legend Anton Ferdinand only days after their win in the UEFA Conference League Final. Kat, Olan & Anton discuss West Ham's HUGE win, as well as his own playing career, growing up with brother Rio Ferdinand and more! Don't miss it!
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Wests Tigers and Lebanese international Rugby League player Adam Doueihi joins Kat and Olan on the couch this week to discuss everything from the world of the NRL with Axel Twal scoring his first EVER try and Adam representing the Lebanon national rugby team, to the conclusion of the football season with Messi off to Inter Miami, Jack Grealish's big bender after the Man City treble, youtuber IShowSpeed finally meeting Cristiano Ronaldo, Jude Bellingham to Real Madrid & much more!
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Claudes, Kat and Olan are back to discuss a HUGE week of end of season drama! They discuss the Mariners destroying Melbourne City in the A-League Grand Final, Zlatan's retirement from football, Benzema leaving Real Madrid for a massive Saudi Arabian pay check, Alderweireld's last minute SCREAMER to win the Belgian League title, Manchester City dusts off Manchester United in the FA Cup Final and are on their way for a clean sweep, Lukaku getting cosy with American singer-songwriter Megan Thee Stallion, Harry Maguire getting paid £10 million to LEAVE Manchester United, Messi's possible move to Inter Miami, the controversy surrounding the Ligue 1 relegation playoffs, Sevilla winning the Europa League (again!), and the Ted Lasso finale. All this and more!
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Claudes, Olan and Kat back on the couch after an eventful week/weekend of Football! Together they discuss Luton Town's promotion to the Prem, Borussia Dortmund blow their title (bigger bottle jobs than Arsenal?), Ivan Toney's gambling trouble, Luciano Spalletti leaves title winning Napoli, Harry Souttar relegated with The Foxes, an uneventful A-Leagues Finals Week, and Neymar ditches PSG trophy celebrations for a poker tournament!
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Welsh international, West Brom & Reading FC legend, and entrepreneur Hal Robson-Kanu joins Claudes on the pod today for a 1-on-1 chat about the upcoming EFL Play-Offs, the role of Brendan Rogers in his successful career, the possibility of joining an old team mate Ben Foster at Wrexham, 'that' goal against Belgium at Euros 2016! Don't miss it!
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The OGs Kat, Olan and Claudes are back for another entertaining show on the World of Football! In this episode, we cover Manchester City's Premier League title, Vini Jr racially abused away to Valencia, Sam Kerr dominating at Chelsea, we preview the A-League Grand Final, Bayern Munich potentially bottling the Bundesliga, Croatian players conspiracy theory for Champions League, and we recap some promotion magic in the lower tiers of English football.
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MID-WEEK SPECIAL, Claudes and Dani sit down with Italo-Australian comedian, actor, producer & MC Joe Avati (@joeavati) to talk all things football parents, cancel culture, euro-snobs, funny stories about legend John Aloisi, and a quick game of Serie A Headlines "True or False"... don't miss it!
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Olan and Kat are reunited with Claudes on the couch for the return of the OG crew as they discuss FC Barcelona crowned La Liga Champions, Southampton relegated, Arsenal's loss to Brighton (officially bottling), a dramatic week of A-Leagues semi-finals, Chelsea Women's crowned FA Cup champions, Liverpool creeping into the Top 4, Busquets leaving Barca, AC Milan squad addressing their Ultras, England's Non-League "sleeping giants" and loads more...!
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The OG "Wizard of Oz" Andy Bernal joins Claudes & Dani on the couch this week to share just some of his amazing experiences encountered on his travels. From his time in the UK playing for Reading FC, to representing the Socceroos, to being David Beckham's manager, to crazy parties at Ronaldo's house, to being Chief Scout for the Socceroos 2006 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, to the lows of being arrested, admitted to an insane asylum, and his struggles with substance abuse. You do not want to miss this one! Feel free to check out Andy's book "Riding Shotgun: The Autobiography of the Original Wizard of Oz" (Out Now!)
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APL CEO, Danny Townsend, joins Claudes, Olan and Kat Sasso on the couch this week in one of the most talked about episodes ever! Unscripted, unedited, and raw... Danny opens up about his absence from social media over the last 6 months, the Grand Final decision which saw huge backlash from fans, the need for more fan involvement in decision making at APL Board level, funding from Silver Lake consortium and where the money is going, the relationship with ViacomCBS/Paramount+, the state of the KEEPUP app, new teams Auckland & Canberra and where the NSD will possibly slot in, how the APL intend on capitalising on the FWWC, boutique stadiums, and how we can get Messi to the A League if only Silver Lake can give us another A$600 million! All this and more...!
Claudes and Kat are joined on the couch by returning guest Nick Stav as they discuss Arsenal officially bottling the League, Nick Stav's Arsenal Fan TV appearance, Sydney FC Women's Premiership/Championship double, Celtic's big Scottish Cup win over Rangers, A-League's upcoming expansion for National Second Division (NSD), and stupid attacks on referee's in Sunday leagues! All this and more....
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Claudes and Kat are joined by NPL legend and Marconi Stallions defender, Roberto Speranza, as they discuss all things NSD, balancing football with life, Robbie's time at Sydney FC, sharing an ice bath one of Italy's best No.10's, Gareth Bale to join Wrexham, and Real Madrid spending way too much to verify their players on Twitter (and they're not happy with Elon!). All this and more!
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FIFA 23 Pro Clubs Tik Tok creator and Newcastle United super fan Hamish Leadbetter (@leadehh) joins the couch for another week of football madness! We discuss Jamie Maclaren new record in the A-League, Arsenal slipping in the Premier League, ChatGPT meets the A-League, Ange Postecoglou shortlisted to take over at Chelsea FC, everybody on the Wrexham bandwagon, and Legend Matt Le Tissier has an OnlyFans account (apparently).
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IT IS A BATTLE OF THE LOLLIES! Join Sydney FC forward, Joe Lolley, as we have a battle of the lollies! It is Australia vs England, Twisties Vs. Wotsits, Tim Tams Vs. Penguins & we settle the age-old debate, which Shapes flavour is best?! The couch also discuss the difference between playing in the Championship and the A-League, just how good Aaron Mooy really, and a bit of 'This OR That'.
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Dani subs in for Olan on the couch to discuss everything this week in football!
Together Dani, Claudes and Kat cover everything from the Matildas' big win over England, Arsenal letting a 2 goal lead slip against West Ham, Achraf Hakimi's messy divorce, Mane vs Sane in the Bayern changing rooms, Manchester United's 2-2 draw with Sevilla, an unknown Premier League player starting a rap career, Jordan Bos to Manchester City and Haaland's case for a Ballon d'Or!
In this exclusive episode of Born Offside, we were joined by former Macedonian International and A-League baller Daniel Georgievski!
Kat, Olan and Daniel discuss the difference between the NPL and the A-leagues, the limitations of the Australian system, playing abroad, academy football in Australia and Daniel shares some stories of his time with Dimano Zagreb and Steaua Bucuresti.
The BIG THREE are back on the couch! Join Kat, Olan and Claudes for the first of two episodes this week as they discuss Lampard returning to a horrible Chelsea, Haaland proves just how good he is, Arsenal fall to Liverpool at the worst time, the Matildas fall to the Scottish, Burnley are promoted to the Prem, some big "no no's" in La Liga, & is it harder to score in the 5th Division Football? This and more on Born Offside!
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In this special episode of "Born Offside" Kat is joined by special guest Matilda's forward, Kyah Simon, to discuss Nike's highly anticipated release of the new Matildas World Cup Jersey. As a proud ambassador for the Australian national team, Kyah shares her excitement about the fresh design and the significance of the jersey for the upcoming FIFA Women's World Cup.
Kyah and Kat delve into the rising popularity of women's football and the strides it has made in recent years. They discuss the increased visibility and support for women's football, including the growing interest from major brands like Nike. Kyah reflects on her own journey as a professional female footballer and the challenges she has faced along the way, highlighting the importance of representation and empowerment for young girls aspiring to play the game.
Claudes and Olan are joined by Kat 2.0, as football content creator Kat Sasso (@katsasso) joins the couch to discuss a wild week of Premier League sackings, the team rate the newly dropped Nike Women's World Cup Kits, discuss the controversy brewing in the Womens NPL, anger in Paris spills into the stands as things get Messi, and is there a secret connection between Ronaldo Jr and Pablo Escobar? Find out all this and more on this week's Born Offside!
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In this exclusive episode of Born Offside, we were joined by not one but two EA FIFA Streamers, legends Nick Stav (@nickstav__) & Jake Buckley (@TheMasterBucks).
The boys discuss their beloved Arsenal and Newcastle, explain how they made it playing FIFA, we test their FIFA knowledge & we look at all the crazy football headlines from the weekend! Head over to our youtube to catch a heated game between our two guests as we decide who is Australia's best FIFA streamer!
Claudes, Olan and Kat are all back on the couch discussing everything in football this week from the Socceroos returning to Australia, Antonio Conte and Spurs part ways (could Julian Nagelsmann be replacing him?), the end of the 'Grey Wiggle', Martin Ødegaard injured, the Dutch national team struck by "chicken curry", Mesut Özil retires, and adult film actor Kieran Lee wanting to trade his most prized body part to play for Derby County! All this and more on this week's Born Offside!
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In this exclusive episode of Born Offside, we were joined by none other than footballing legend, Rio Ferdinand. Thanks to WeAre8, we sat down with Rio to discuss the new social media app; a hate-free community built on the idea that collective change and daily actions can make the world a better place. And of course, we couldn't resist diving into some crazy footballing headlines from around the World, Rio's potential move down-under, his thoughts on VAR, he rates Olan's tekkers, and he kindly answers some Born Offside listener questions! You can't miss this one!
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Another week, another episode straying way offside!
Claudes, Kat and Olan discuss everything this week in football from Barcelona's huge El Clasico win, the Wanderers dominating Sydney FC, Kim Kardashian supposedly 'cursing' football clubs, PSG launching a 180 million euro bid for Kvaratskhelia, Patrick Vieira unfairly sacked by Crystal Palace, Antonio Conte criticising his Spurs players, NPL players impressing in the A-League, and drill artist Digga D's strange beef with Saïd Benrahma!
Can you guess which football statement is a LIE? OlanTekkers, Kat and Claudes play a special football game "2 Truths, 1 Lie" with a punishment for the loser!
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THE GANG IS BACK on the couch to catch up on this week's World of Football. They discuss the Gary Lineker vs BBC clash over his Tweets, Barcelona FC accused of corruption, Casemiro seeing red, and talking about red... the A-League may just be the roughest league in the World, Ange Postecoglou may be on his way to Spurs, and Kyle Walker gets caught with his pants down!
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Olan takes a break and so we are joined by football super fan and the man with Australia's bet memorabilia collection Tass Evgeniou!
In this special episode we discuss the NSL days, look at the 2nd division in Australia, the FIFA Women's World Cup and Tass shows us a small part of his massive mental football memorabilia collection.
Happy International Women's Week!
Dani Pirrello (@danipirrello__) joins the pod in the absence of Olan this week, and they discuss everything from the recent controversial Sydney FC Women's win, the harsh reality of football media in the Women's game, Irankunda on the scoresheet yet again, United being brought back down to earth by Liverpool, Mbappe breaks even more records, Mourinho bantering 14 year olds, the Moise Kean horror show at Juve, an 18 year old goalkeeper who looks over 40, & everything from the The Best FIFA Football Awards!
The gang is back together with Kat, Olan and Claudes hosting probably the most offside episode yet! We discuss Kat in NZ covering the FIFA World Cup qualifiers for Optus Sport, the Matildas success at the Cup of Nations, OnlyFans taking over Football, Chelsea in shambles, United winning some much earned silverware, Ange solidifies his dominance in Scotland, & Ronaldinho is out of retirement but you'll never guess where he's playing!
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Olan & Claudes are joined in an exclusive chat with Macarthur FC young-gun Lachlan Rose to discuss his rise from the NPL to the A-League, his aspiring career as a DJ, they wrap up a wet & wild week in the A-League & Lachie answers some fan questions. Don’t miss it!
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Claudes and Olan are joined in an exclusive with Australian comedian and diehard Juve fan Anthony Locascio. We discuss Chelsea going after Neymar, "Themchester United" trending on Twitter, the Qatari's making a formal bid for the Red Devils, the state of the local football scene, a new name for Bolton Wanderers & we look forward to another week in the UEFA Champions League!
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SPECIAL: Claudes and kat sits down with football creator Nick Stav (@nickstav_) to sort out this years premier league in a tier list.
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Claudes and Kat are joined in an exclusive with Sydney FC & Viking FK young-gun Patrick Yazbek. We discuss Patrick's rise from the NPL to the A-League, to a new chapter in Norway, we review the recent Sydney derby, the Manchester City disaster that’s brewing, the latest on Icardi's ex-wife, & make some tough predictions on the upcoming fixtures of the UEFA Champion's League.
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Kat and Olan are joined in an exclusive with A League Women's young-gun Sophie Harding (Western Sydney Wanderers).
We discuss her life as a Professional Footballer in Australia, the Matildas, her love for Chelsea FC, and we play a cheeky game of "Shoot, Shag, or Marry".
We are back and as always we have strayed a little bit offside!
Join Claudes Kat & Olan as they discuss the National 2nd division, Mason Greenwood has been cleared, Chelsea & Liverpool are really in the mud, Is choking with two hands ever acceptable? & no thrills football returns to the Premier League with Sean Dyche.
SPECIAL: Claudes sits down with football host and creator Adamo De Nigris (@adamo_dn) to sort out the Worlds best strikers in a tier list.
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On this week of Born Offside the couch is joined by local DJ, football journalist and Liverpool fanatic Lavender Baj.
The couch are back with some fun and banter as they discuss, Claudes dms, the love life of a football influencer, a massive week in the A-League men and women, Marcelo Bielsa offered to everton, Wrexham go on a cup run, we discuss more transfers and we play a game 'who said this' in honour of the 'Special One' Jose Mourinho.
Join the couch as they get up to their usual mischief!
In this episode Claudes, Olan & Kat discuss Arsenal getting that much closer to a Premier League title, Haaland is still takin the piss, Dwight York may leave his "pub team" for Sydney FC, Juventus caught cheating... again, Dani Alves in hot water, & is football turning into the NFL?
In this episode Born Offside are joined by booming football creator Nick Stav (@nickstav_) battling it out to draft their Premier League All-Time XI's.
The couch make some controversial picks, some big players miss out & we determine whether or not Stav an undercover Chelsea fan....?!
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Normality has resumed! Or has it?
Join the couch as they discuss the wild events of the past week in the footballing World. Claudes, Kat and Olan look at the summer heat in the A League, Arsenal's lead grows in the Prem, Napoli place one hand on the trophy by smacking Juve, Pep concedes defeat, Klopp's Liverpool in shambles, Everton down in the mud, Chelsea spend more money & Gerrard Piqué gets petty after Shakira releases diss track.
It is the start if the year and it is time for Born Offside to give their state of the union of Australian Football.
Tune in as Claudes , Kat & Olan give their opinions of some of the biggest stories and happenings in and around Australian Football. From the APL, NPL and the New Sydney final deal to the Socceroos in Qatar and the upcoming Women's World Cup down-under.
We are back AGAIN!
In episode 2 of the week the couch review arguably one of the most entertaining World Cup tournaments to date!
From Miss Croatia to settling the G.O.A.T debate, Claudes, Kat & Olan give you the biggest best and most controversial opinions from the 2022 Qatar World Cup
WE ARE BACK!
Claudes, Kat & Olan are back for Episode 1 of 3 in a special week of Born Offside.
The usual suspects talk all things EPL return, Drake curses Napoli, Reyna goes crying to his mum, Leeds condone c*ck chants towards player, footballer doing his best El Chapo impression, & wrap up some of the transfer news/rumours in the January window!
SPECIAL GUEST, MR COPA90 HIMSELF... Eli Mengem joins Claudes, Kat & Olan on the Born Offside couch!
We discuss Piers Morgan's strange interview with Ronaldo, an exciting weekend in A-League Football and why Football is on the rise in Australia, Haaland playing in 7th-tier English Football (potentially!), and we have a MASSIVE preview of the FIFA World Cup 2022 group stages!
SPECIAL SOCCEROOS EPISODE!
The usual suspects talk all things EPL, wrap another huge weekend in the A-League, discuss another weird football statues dedicated to a World-class footballer, Gerard Piqué retires but is he 'legend status', and they review the next UCL fixtures with some tasty head-to-heads. We then finish the pod with Claudes being joined by special guests Adamo De Nigris (@adamo_dn) and Kat Sasso (@katsasso) to discuss the 26-man Socceroos squad for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2023.
The couch is back!
This week Kat, Claudes & Olan look back on another cracking week of the A-League; are Sydney FC the luckiest team in football; Perth Glory cut ties with El Tuna; Football royalty lands in C-Town, Europa League is looking stacked; Chelsea & Liverpool are in the mud; showboating in Football; FIFA threaten to ban another World Cup team; PFA send a message to Qatar & we finish the show with some audience questions.
The usual suspects are back for another big week in football.
We discuss a huge weekend in the A-League, Charlie Austin makes a big impression, is the A-League getting soft? We look at Liverpool and their continued decline, Kovacic gets his kit off, the Women's World Cup draw, Ronnie has a tantrum & The couch get their hands on some Kiwi snacks.
SPECIAL GUEST Nick Stav joins Claudes, Kat & Olan on the couch!
They discuss a big weekend in the A-League; is Arzani ready to be called back into the Socceroos?; Euro-snobs; cross-code wars in Australia; Klopp's Liverpool stun City; can the Gunners actually take the title?; Sexuality in football; the lads are tested in a FIFA Quiz; & we finish with some Born Offside fan questions! BIG WEEK!
The front 3 are back to their usual antics!
They are back on the couch to discuss all the latest football news including the Puyol & Casillas drama, the A-League is back, are Liverpool in the mud? Jose and Sir Alex in the dictionary, Denmark ban WAGS at the World Cup, the Euro's qualification groups, some wacky World Cup bidding & we finish with some hard hitting fan questions
SPECIAL GUEST Jamie Zhu joins Claudes, Kat & Olan on the couch!
They discuss Jamie's rollercoaster football career, all the goss from the Australia Cup Final, they preview the A-League, turns out Haaland is actually a robot, Mbappe is turning into a fraud, letters from CR7, and they things heat up as we get closer to the FIFA World Cup in Qarar!
The couch is back! This week Kat, Claudes & Olan look ahead to a tasty Aus Cup Grand Final, can the Socceroos make it out of the group stage, England fall again to a toothless Italy, is Southgate the man to bring it home? The Spanish Feminine go on strike, we review the Sidemen charity game, Zidane horsing around & Ninkovic making no new friends in east Sydney
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The couch is back with a very special guest!
Sydney United forward, goal scoring machine, Patrick Antelmi.
The couch re-lives that amazing Aus Cup run, preview a tasty Aus Cup Final, talk brother banter, Qatar 2022 kits, Football players young and old, an allstar game in the Prem, clubs giving back to fans & some weird things football has banned over the years.
SPECIAL GUEST Jason Saab (Winger for the Manly Sea Eagles) joins Claudes, Kat & Olan on the couch!
They discuss the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the football worlds reactions and her impact on the game, another Cupset in the Aus Cup, VAR vs The Bunker, react to the last week's Champions League results, Totti becoming Rome's #1 Bachelor, and Graham Potter joins Chelsea... are the blues in the mud?
The couch is back! This week Kat, Claudes & Olan discuss some local Australian news and Magic of the Cup Cupsets, can Ange manage a Prem side, United climb out of the mud, Arsenal back to their old ways, Mbappe's dating life, Qatar allowing alcohol at the World Cup & we dive into some of the wacky transfers from the summer window!
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The couch returns! This week Kat, Claudes & Olan discuss some local Australian heroics, if Ange and Celtic could cut it in the Prem, Liverpool falling victim of Klopp's "7th year curse", Pogba is being blackmailed by his brother, $50 million defenders, green boot banning in France, answer some fan questions, give you some FPL advice & finally look at the best football nicknames.
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The couch returns! This week Kat, Claudes & Olan discuss a not so hot Chelsea, Newcastle look prime to compete in the EPL, Ryan Giggs in trouble again, Brisbane Roar go toe to toe with the PFA, EA Sports sell themselves short, Chelsea rejected by Adelaide City & the couch answers some fan questions.
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The couch is back! This week Kat, Claudes & Olan discuss a heated London derby, John Terry snubbed in Premier League All-Time Team, Man United fall to a new LOW, Graeme Souness the loud mouth, Barca in the clear (for now!), Messi snubbed from Ballon d'Or shortlist, some Australia Cup magic & Sydney FC and Wanderers trade snakes.
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Olan, Claudes & Kat are back for season 2!
They are back on the couch to discuss all the latest football news including the Lioness' triumph at the Euros, Barcelona's transfer saga, the best transfers so far, Manchester United are in the mud (again!), Fulham water their pitch, Jake Paul's EPL predictions, who wins the sack race, dive into some FPL strategy & answer some fan questions.
Claudes & Kat are back on the couch to discuss all the latest offseason news including the new technology for Qatar 2022, Women's Euros, Transfer drama, The A-Leagues schedule & some big names could be making their way down-under.
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SPECIAL GUEST Deborah-Anne De La Harpe Defender from Perth Glory Women joins Kat on the couch this week to discuss growing up in Australia, playing football with the boys, A-League Women & the NPL, and a general wrap up of the women's game.
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The boys have done it, the Socceroos wiggle past Peru in a nail-biting penalty shoot-out !
Jump on the couch with Claudes and Kat in this Socceroos special, as they review the game and they look forward to the green and gold in Qatar.
Olan, Claudes & Kat are back on the couch to discuss all the latest offseason news including the Nations league & World Cup Qualifiers, Kurt Zouma's punishment, Pique's lapse in judgment, Kounda's Puskas nomination, the Socceroos road to the World Cup & a wrap up of the transfers and rumours so far.
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SPECIAL GUEST Frenchy (@sungaattack) from "The Tom & Frenchy Podcast" joins Claudes, Olan and Kat on the couch this week to discuss the UEFA Champions League Final, A League GF & All-Stars Game, and all the random footy news from around the World!
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SPECIAL GUEST Aaron Evans joins Kat, Olan and Claudes on the couch this week to discuss all footy news from around the World. Aaron is a product of the Capital Football Academy and ACT Academy of Sport and has spent the last 8 years playing pro in Hong Kong, Laos, Thailand and Indonesia. He's also represented Australia at U19s level. Will he come to the A League Mens one day? Let's see!
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SPECIAL GUEST Josh Mansour joins Claudes and Olan on the couch this week to discuss all footy news from around the World. Josh has played over 170 senior games in the NRL and has represented both Australia and Lebanon at international level. He's also a massive Arsenal fan (unfortunately!).
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SPECIAL GUEST Adrian Mariappa joins Claudes and Olan on the couch this week to discuss all footy news from around the World. Adrian has made over 150 appearances in the Premier League with Watford, Crystal Palace and Reading and now plays locally in the A League Mens for Macarthur FC. He also has 63 caps for Jamaica.
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Olan, Claudes & guest Adamo are on the couch to discuss all the latest football news including the A League ranks 8th in the World for minutes given to U20s, Aussie clubs flop in the Asian Champions League (again!), rumours circling that Dwight Yorke will take Macarthur Bulls, Ragnick taking Austria and still expecting a call from Erik ten Hag, Jacynta Gala may pick Argentina over Matildas, Chelsea give Lampard 3 points to save his arse, Carlo Ancelotti becomes first manager to win Europe's 5 top five league titles, Serie A is officially in the Metaverse, Trabzonspor wins Turkish title after 38-year hiatus, and Sam Kerr awarded Football Writer's Footballer of the Year.
Olan, Kat & Claudes are BACK for a huge episode as they discuss all the latest football news including Haaland's £500,000 per week salary demands, Eric Ten Hag to take charge of Man United, Lewis Hamilton & Serena Williams want Chelsea, the NRL are not happy with FIFA's stadium restrictions, Hulk announces his new child with his "niece", the latest bid at the Maradona "Hand of God" shirt auction, Snoop Dogg plans to party with Ange Postecoglou, and Football Australia invited to join "Asian Super League" (not this sh*t again!). Plus we answer a stack of fan questions!
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Join Kat, Claudes, and Olan, as they discuss: Nike send Kat to Townsville to cover the Matildas games against the Kiwis, City vs Liverpool may be the greatest rivalry of the Premier League, City fan Liam Gallagher goes on a Twitter rant, Harry Maguire from bad to worse, Cristiano Ronaldo lashes out at fan, Mason Mounts hair superstition, rumours coming out that Conte is trying to get Tevez to come to Spurs, Maradona's famous 'Hand of God' shirt up for sale, Adidas launch new Swarovski boots, LaLiga first European league to broadcast games on TikTok, and FIFA planning to expand games to 100 minutes for the World Cup in Qatar.
And the crew answer Fan Questions:
Mark Banni on Insta says: “Carragher said today that City vs Liverpool is now the greatest rivalry in English Football History. Onside/Offside?
Rip Gillian on Insta says: “Manchester United need a complete reset. Sell everyone and bring Ten Hag in and trust him”.
Tim Lewisss on Insta says: “Is Mason Mount under the radar? 18 goals involvements this season for Chelsea”.
Huski99YT asks: “Are LaLiga youngsters currently better or more in-form than Premier League youngsters?”
_MollyBushby on Insta says: “If you could meet a football player from a rival team who would it be?”
SantanPelly asks: “Is the Prem Top 4 secured?”
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Join Claudes, Olan, & Kat as they discuss the Sydney Derby and the A League attendance crisis, Chelsea getting smacked by Brentford, Liverpool's chances on the quadruple, Bruno Fernandes extending his United contract, world record crowd watch Barcelona Femini beat Real Madrid, Celtic beat Rangers and Rogic shines, Mourinho takes on another journalist in the Serie A, EA Sports are changing the name of the FIFA video game, Argentina v Brazil World Cup Qualifier could be played in Melbourne, and UEFA Champions League quarter final predictions.
We also dive into "Onside or Offside": A League is the first league in the world to invest in a software which protects athletes from offensive comments on social media; the FIFA World Cup Qatar song, ball, and mascot have been unveiled; Qatar to be dark horses to win the World Cup; Iran could be banned and let Italy participate in the World Cup; German artist leaves 6,500 deflated footballs outside of FIFA headquarters in Switzerland to protest the World Cup.
And the crew answer Fan Questions:
Nick_Povey_02 says “Please pressure Olan to propose to Ella from MAFS. They’d make the best couple going around!”
PeterSlaveskii asks “Were WSW robbed?”
Mouldyboy_ asks “Do Liverpool have what it takes to do the quadruple after what we saw against Watford?”
Jz_3223 asks “Who is going to be United’s Manager next season?”
Denilson_puc17: “Who do you think will be underdogs or dark horses in the World Cup?”
03Tristan__9: “What do you think of Spain's potential?”
Crispy04: "Which Group is the 'Group of Death'?"
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Join Olan, Claudes & Kat as they discuss Socceroos vs Japan - do we stick with Arnie?, A League Women's Final (Congratulations to Melbourne Victory), Marcelo Bielsa to take Bolivia, Jamie Maclaren is the Aussie Ciro Immobile, Cristian Volpato silly on Snapchat, Claudes gets heated as Italy flop to North Macedonia, Italy will face off against Argentina in “Finalissima” in June, Christian Eriksen back for Denmark, George Clooney might buy Derby County, TikTok sensation Iran Ferreira gets signed, and the fastest player in the Premier League unveiled.
We also dive into "Onside or Offside": Should some countries automatically quality for ALL FIFA World Cups?; Is Gareth Bale the best ever British player?;
And the crew answer Fan Questions:
Jon_Turner 13: “At what point do we just mandate Sydney stadiums all to be closed in roofs?”
Leksivan_: “What do the Socceroos need to fix, i’ll start, stop bringing in the oldies and bring in fresh youngies?”
Crispy: “Was offside the comments towards Jamie Mclaren (Adamo said he was average)?”
Artinnygram: “Would the Socceroos be better off with an Aussie or an international coach?”
Hamish_leadehh: “(For Claudes) would you rather have Italy lose the Euro and make the World Cup?”
Yusuf_Shinnaq: “If Olan had made it to professional football would he be living a better life than how he is living now?”
Isaac.saccone: “Which A League side is producing the best youth talent?”
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Kat takes charge of the pod today as Claudes is away on international duty with the Socceroos. Join Kat, Olan and special guest Adamo De Nigris (@adamo_dn) from beIN's 'The Early Kick Off' and new podcast launching this week 'The B Team'. Discussion points: Olan picks Parra Eels and appears on Network 10's 'First Dates', Rudiger potentially off to Juventus for €6.5m a year, Klopp's controversial comments about Nottingham Forest, El Cholo masterclass against United in the Champions League, Neymar may be on his way to Newcastle United, Cristian Volpato called up for Italy U20s, and CBS make history in the US with first ever all-female presenter panel for the Champions League.
We also dive into "Onside or Offside": Graham Arnold is out with Covid and a few key players are in doubt for the big clash against Japan. Up steps Bruno Fornaroli which has the split public opinion; Rangers fans protesting against Celtic friendly in Sydney - they interrupted the Dundee clash and halted play twice as fans first threw toilet paper and tennis balls on the pitch; Melbourne football clubs Moreland Zebras and Brunswick Zebras are heading to Federal Court to fight over the use of the name "Juventus".
And the crew answer Fan Questions:
Crispy has a question for Olan: “Did he flake the Melbourne Derby and stay in Sydney?”
Guiseppe Giuffre_: “Me vs Kat h2h in SuperCoach this week… loser shouts coffee?”
Andy Giuffre: “Giuseppe has a huge crush on Kat, always talks about her, could you set up a date?”
Nelson The Gman asks: “Socceroos need 6 points to go through, against Japan and Saudi, can you see us making it?
SantanPelly: “Who does Arsenal need to sign in the off season?”
Nick Stav: “Can Xavi be the next top Manager in the World?”
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Join Kat, Olan, and Claudes as they discuss Ronaldo breaking the record for most goals ever, United bounce back with a win, Benzema the best player in the World right now, John Terry's NFT project flops, Haaland to Man City for apparently £100m in the summer, FC Barcelona coming down to Oz to play against the A League All-Stars, the A League Women's Semi-Final dilemma, and UEFA Champions League predictions.
We also dive into "Onside or Offside": Ballon d’Or will now be given to the best player over a standard European season rather than during a calendar year; Chelsea FC and Abramovich saga - what is going on at the Club and what does the future look like?; Latest study by Ticketgum reveals "Top 10 Footballers Women Want To Sleep With".
And the crew answer Fan Questions:
The Football Capital sent us an interesting voice DM
The Balanced Blue: "Do we think fans / players / managers need to be more conscious of who they support / represent?"
The couch is joined by SPECIAL GUEST, former Kiwi Futsal International and biggest football TikToker in Australia, Tom McGowan (@tom_ismyname) as they discuss why the All Whites will most probably win a World Cup before the Socceroos, the Sydney derby & latest A Leagues news, we celebrate International Women's Day, the launch of the ParaMatildas, the Manchester derby, and Ronaldo's bronze statue needs repairs in Portugal.
We also dive into "Onside or Offside": players asking fans for forgiveness on social (ie. Jonjo Shelvey); the new format for the UEFA Champions League - do we like it or is it trash?; Craziest football-style sports - the Royal Shrovetide football game was held last week in England played on a pitch that is 4.8km wide.
And the crew answer Fan Questions:
Crispy04: "Who is the next A League manager to go? I say Corica."
It's a Football Thing (IFTP): "When you see pundits like Roy Keane making his strong comments about United, how much of it do you think is authentic vs the network telling them to spice it up a little?"
JoshPfilms: “Please talk about the massive brawl at the Queretaro-Atlas game in Mexico".
_xaviermoore_: “Do you guys always see a career and lifestyle involving football as your job?”
Laurya.dn: “Do you think a World Cup is needed to be crowned a GOAT?”
JonathanSpencer: “Old Firm derby in Australia - onside or offside?”
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Join Claudes, Kat, and Olan as they discuss the Carabao Cup Final, Bielsa sacked by Leeds, European Super League relaunched, Kai Havertz's new tattoo gets roasted, US Women's team equal pay, MLS vs A League, and 18 year old Aussie Alessandro Circati makes debut for Parma Calcio.
We also dive into: Roman Abramovich handing Chelsea over; FIFA issue sanctions on Russia (as at Monday, 28 Feb); UEFA Champions League Final moved from Moscow to Paris; Poland, Czech Republic and Sweden wont play World Cup qualifiers against Russia; and Qatar hired ex-CIA to target former head of German Football Theo Zwanziger.
And the crew answer Fan Questions:
@Eli Kearney: "One for Kat, Did Keita’s challenge on Chalobah deserve a red card?"
@nelsonthegman: "How do Claudes and Olan feel about the Kepa penalty?"
@Dompelle_: “Tuchel right to bring on Kepa for penalties?”
@JonathanSpencer: “Ideal replacement for Bielsa?”
@borcevez32: “Can Leeds go down?”
@ccristian.b: “Who’s better at pens: Olan, Claudes or Kat?”
@leksivan_: “Considering Serbia’s excellent performances, can they win the World Cup?”
@georgepatakos: “Who’s winning the World Cup this year?”
@terryleontios: “Who wins in a sprint?”
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Join Kat, Olan, and Claudes as they discuss the F2 Australian Tour, City drop points and the Title Race is back on, Fred scores again for United, Lukaku off touch, Phil Foden's mum gets in a brawl at the boxing, Volpato first Australian to score in the Serie A since 2009, that Garuccio scorpion kick, and Meikayla Moore’s own goal hat-trick!
As well as more in “Onside or Offside”: Network 10 inserting too many ad breaks in A League games - Jason Cummings (Cumdog) "I need to warm up every 10 mins!"; Viral clip of Arthur Cabral getting caught staring and licking his lips towards Fiorentina's female PR Manager - Or has this just been blown out of proportion?; Former Inter Milan star Adriano allegedly once cheered himself up after a failed transfer by spending over $40,000 on sex workers; Piers Morgan claims "David Beckham is the most overrated player in history!" and Gary Lineker hits back.
And the crew answer Fan Questions:
@Sachind Souza: “Hey guys, love the show. Title race back on?”
@teejay93: “Thoughts on Meikayla Moore’s Hat-trick of own goals! Banter! Decent finishes tbh!”
Voice DM @Timothy Lewis
@Santanpelly: “Can Arsenal make the Top 4?”
@Brandon.Rotondella: “A follow up question from last week, do you think an expansion team based out of the Northern Territory (Darwin) is a good way to engage in the indigenous community and develop more indigenous youth to pay in football?”
@Ftsiponis: “Thoughts on Chris Wood meowing at Zouma during the game?”
@Giuseppegiuffre_: “Who is the best free-kick taker in the world?”
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One of the most CONTROVERSIAL episodes ever!
Kat, Olan and Claudes discuss the latest in the Prem; potential Pochettino and Ronaldo swap deal with PSG; one of the best pranks ever played on a United fan; Sterling to reach legendary status when he retires; Wayne Rooney under investigation by The FA for aggressive tackle years ago; Wanderers fans trying to punch on with Olan; and our UEFA Champions League predictions!
As well as more in “Onside or Offside”: the Kurt Zouma cat saga - why are people divided?; Spurs asking their fans to stop the "Y*d Army" chant - is it time for football culture to move on as new generations don't embrace these controversial traditions; Adelaide United will host the first ever Pride Game in February - should "Pride Round" be every round?; and Bayern's Thomas Muller getting in trouble by PETA for selling horse semen.
And the crew answer Fan Questions:
@JyeBull sends in a voice message: “What is being done to better represent Aboriginal athletes in football, in particular the male game?”
@Santanpelly: “Is Zouma being a bit hard done by? If so, what do you think should be the consequence?”
@Brandon: “Love the podcast. In the near future do you think A League sides should enter the FFA Cup (now Australia Cup) in earlier rounds?”
@Blakeeddy_33: "Do you think this is the start of the return of Coutinho?"
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Join us for another BIG weekly football dose! The couch discuss Senegal's AFCON win - do they have the confidence now to win the FIFA World Cup?; China shine at the Women's Asian Cup; FA Cup and local FFA Cup results; Leicester fan pitch invader; terrible parenting by a Boro fan; the daughter of NBA Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman makes NSWL history; the coldest match ever played between USA and Honduras (-17 degrees); and a slow week on socials for the A Leagues media team.
As well as more in “Onside or Offside”: Cup Football vs League Football - if you could drop one?; Dele Alli has been slapped by the traditional press in the UK for his dress code and showing up to Everton FC in a Rolls Royce; can "Super" Frank Lampard resurrect Dele and Donny's careers?; Turkish side Eskişehirspor tear up 15-year old goalkeeper contract for wearing Galatasaray kit in the gym; and studies at the University of Leeds show that Football is actually good for your health (sometimes!).
And the crew answer Fan Questions:
@markbanni: "opinions regarding Dele Ali’s drip from the weekend unveiling?"
@peterslaveskii on Insta asked us: “Can Donny van de Beek revive his career at Everton?”
@timlewiss: “Is the Club World Cup a 'big' trophy?"
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Join us for a massive episode as we discuss Kat's premonition of the Matildas flop at the Asian Cup; is this really the "Golden Generation"?; Mark Rudan's previous bust ups with players, AFCON updates; Mo Salah pulls Egypt through; Lampard takes Everton; Ancelotti forced to redo his UEFA coaching license; 15 year-old Nestory Irankunda makes instant impact in the A League; and Olantekkers admits that he has played against Dušan Vlahović.
As well as more in “Onside or Offside”: the couch discuss the latest accusations against Mason Greenwood about his abuse of long time girlfriend Harriet Robson; Olan actually predicted this in Episode 9 (WTF?!); some Aussie creators doing the right thing like @TheMasterBucks deleting previous Greenwood content off their social channels; Crystal Palace are the first club to provide a 3-year support package to help players after they are released; English FA finally make maternity leave cover mandatory for Women's clubs in top 2 tiers; free-to-play game UFL launching to with Ronaldo to compete with FIFA and eFootball (PES).
And the crew answer Fan Questions:
Giuseppegiuffre_: "What were you doing at 15 yrs old? Banging in FK's for Adelaide?"
Crispy04: "Robinson is out at Wanderers. What about Olan for the job?"
Kidcuda on Insta “Has Juve won the transfer market in January?”
Markbanni on Insta: “Lampard is only getting the Everton job off the back of his legacy as a player. Onside or offside?“
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OUR BEST EPISODE EVER! Join Olan, Kat, and Claudes as they discuss the Prem becoming a "farmers league", VAR making referees worse, Nigeria and Algeria flopping at AFCON, Sam Kerr: Australia's greatest ever goalscorer, Villa becoming everyone's second favourite team, Napoli bringing out too many kits, Matildas dominating the Asian Cup, fans yelling "Siuuuuuu" at the Australian Open, and Kat tells how he met up with NRL Star Jason Saab and Perth Glory star Deborah-Anne de la Harpe (who's a massive fan of our podcast btw!)
As well as more in “Onside or Offside”: FIFA listened to our podcast and last week they changed the rules for the Loan System for youth players - will this change anything?; Arsenal Fan TV Voted Worst Thing To Happen To Arsenal in a poll by Fans (82% Of Fans Want It Gone) - the end of AFTV?; UK newspaper has a shocker saying Women’s Football Player names sound like 'Sex Noises’ (and Piers Morgan tweeted about it) - is this offside or just creative journalism?
And the crew answer Fan Questions:
Deon Argiratos: “Thoughts on the new NPL3 and NPL4 and u23s in the NPL?”
Tim Lewis: “Has Pep and Man City made the Prem a Farmers League?”
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Jump on the couch with Olan, Kat, and Claudes for another cracker episode as they discuss City running away in the Prem, Martial vs Ragnick, Bruno Fernandes just cant play with CR7, Rafa sacked at Everton, AFCON federations stealing future Socceroos, sell out crowds expected for Women’s Champions League El Clasico (Barca v Real Madrid), and some transfer chat.
As well as more in “Onside or Offside”: Neymar's Netflix doco launches next week - should players be waiting until after their careers are over to get a doco?; Players playing 2 games in 8 years and getting $5 million per year - is the loan system for young players broken and has modern football killed the academy system?; More than 7,000 referees leave The FA (UK) every year - is treatment of referees really getting worse?
And the crew answer Fan Questions:
Heinrich_murnane: “When is Olan going to wear the Liverpool shirt?”
Adriennedakhoul: “Each person's most embarrassing moment playing on the pitch?”
Hop on the couch with Claudes, Kat, and Olan for an action packed episode as they discuss Ronaldo's role in United's drop, Lukaku's PR shocker, AFCON having an international break, FC Spartak Moscow is the best Club on TikTok, and players choosing Club vs Country.
As well as more in “Onside or Offside”: AFCON the most disrespected Football competition in the World; Vicinius Junior the World's most expensive player right now (according to the CIES Football); China issues tattoo ban for footballers, and Kat starting an OnlyFan's channel showing off her toes.
SPECIAL SEGMENT: "NEW YEAR SUPERLATIVES".
And the crew answer Fan Questions:
Lochie_keen on Insta: “How are Newcastle United going to get out of the relegation zone?”
Adrian Mafodda on Insta: “Is the A Leagues destined for failure? TV ratings at an all time low.”
olibamba on Insta: “Name one of your favourite classic football shirts in your collection.”
Hop on the couch with Claudes, Kat, and Olan for an action packed episode as they discuss Sam Kerr smacking the pitch invader, Aubameyang skips training for a fresh tattoo, Premier League penalty chaos, and Claude's chat with Cesc Fabregas.
As well as more in “Onside or Offside”: Red Bull Salzburg call Sevilla "Spanish W*#kers", UEFA change the "Away Goal Rule", and Australia's tragic AFC Club Competition ranking.
And answer Fan Questions:
Oli Bamba on Insta: “Loving the pod. What’s your go-to pre-match meal before playing?”
Ethan Sharpley on Insta: “Thoughts on Chelsea fans being worse than Liverpool fans when they lose?”
Paul Soravia on Insta: “How will the B League work and who should be in it?”
Claudes, Kat & Olan discuss the anniversary of the ban lift for women in football, Ronaldo’s rant about French Football Editor in Chief, Manchester United's start under Ralf and Sydney FC's struggle.
As well as more in “Onside or Offside”: young Australian superstar Cristian Volpato, Match fixing allegations in Germany, referees being fans, bizarre transfer stories, and Lewandowski’s new Ballon d'Salt award.
And they answer fan questions:
Kosta on Insta - “Thoughts on wearing other Premier League clubs kits other than your favourite club? Love the pod”
Sam Papas on Insta-“Hey guys! Loving the podcast! Which player(s) who didn’t play for your respective club/s, did you support or made you fall in love with the game? As a Liverpool supporter myself, mine is Alexandre Pato”
Anthony Gambrell on Insta - “Are any goal celebrations offside? An example is this weekend's Chesterfield
toe-sucking celebration against Salford.
Join the couch as they discuss Ronaldo’s benching, if the Ballon d’Or is flawed and outdated, and more Sturridge antics.
As well as more in “Onside or Offside”: Benzema Joins Prison XI, Joey Champness vs. Besiktas Goalkeeper, United’s new manager, Playing for more than one country, and Borussia Dortmund’s new code of values.
And answer Fan Questions: Joseph Akongo on Instagram "I think the Australian development system is one of the worst in the world…. Discuss.";
Lomond on YouTube: "Love the podcast… Is Gerrard not ever winning the Prem a deciding factor in the Gerrard v Lampard v Scholes debate? Or is it more of an individual playstyle thing for you guys?".
Join Kat, Olan, and Claudes as they review Solskjær's sacking, who they think should replace him, and we recap the A League round 1 highs and lows.
As well as a huge segment of "Onside or Offside?": Sergio Agüero’s shock retirement, Danish FA stands against Qatar 2022, Iran Women’s “gender check” fiasco, Managers using ‘Football Manager’ for tactics and transfers, Sam Kerr for Ballon d’Or Féminin, and the PSG Mob Hit plot thickens as Barca legend Eric Abidal gets involved.
And answer Fan Questions: Stavv on YouTube: “What team do you have a soft spot for (you enjoy when they are playing well or enjoy their story of a club)?”;
Rip Gillan on Insta: “Netherlands will be genuine contenders for the World Cup - onside or offside?”;
Nick Sherbinski on Insta: “If you could choose just one historical football moment to turn into an NFT which would that be?”.
EPISODE 4: "Onside or Offside?" The Icardi Scandal Continues; Saudi Manager is the new James Bond; Gerrard takes Villa; Jack Grealish and ‘Big Jugs’; Ronaldo missing the Qatar World Cup. And we discuss: Socceroos vs Saudi Arabia Game; PSG Women’s teammate planned mob hit; Famous stories of footballers who have gone to prison; Claudes/Dan/Kat dive into their ultimate “Prison XI”; the new A League launch! And answer fan questions on: Dom on Insta: “Favourite all-time international duos or trios?”; The Football Capital on Insta: “If Tuchel wins the Prem this season, is he better than Klopp?”; Adam on Insta: “Who is the best midfielder to grace the Prem?”.
EPISODE 3:
"Onside or Offside?" Celebrating Against Your Old Side; Kimmich Declines Vax; 2K Sports wants FIFA23; Latest Manager Sackings; Stupid Football Contract Clauses / And we discuss: ‘Love Island’ banning OlanTekkers; Socceroos back on home soil after 2 years; Asian Cup better than The Euros; Claudes’ chat with Graham Arnold; Aussie Footballers losing their ‘X Factor’ / And answer fan questions on: Antony on Insta “If Conte wins the Prem with Spurs, is he the greatest ever Manager?”; Gift on Insta “Can Arsenal make the top 4?”; IzzyHunk on YouTube “Prime Hazard vs Prime Salah?”; Matt on Insta “If you had to write a book on the best football fairytale, which would it be?”
EPISODE 2:
"Onside or Offside?"EPL Footballers playing ‘Fantasy EPL’; The “Baby Making Machine” Ronaldo; Reece James vs TAA: currently who is the better right-back? / We discuss: Sledging players: where is the line? / Huge respect for Adelaide United’s Josh Cavallo: how does Josh’s actions pave the way for other gay, male footballers? / And answer fan questions on: Dom on Insta “Would Jose Mourinho do a better job than Ole with the current United squad?”; Fireblaze on YouTube “Who are currently the best young ballers in the world?”; and Billy on Insta “Premier League is the best league in the world. Which is number 2?”
EPISODE 1: El Clasico - can it still be called the biggest game in the world? / Manchester United v Liverpool - "The Fallout" / Dirty money in football, and plenty more... / SEGMENT: "Onside or Offside?" Fans Leaving Mid-game, From Footballer to Model, Icardi's Latest Exploits, Portuguese Police.
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