Born Offside

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?"

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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?”

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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.”

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