On today's episode of The Offside Rule Kait and Hayley are joined by the excellent Ali Bender to breakdown the latest goings on in the crazy world of football. In light of Dean Smith's sacking by Aston Villa we talk harshest firings, with shouts for Ranieri, Pochettino and many more. And with Mason Mount's arrival at the England camp delayed by his wisdom tooth operation we discuss the craziest football injuries and also shed light on some friendships between footballers and other sports stars, having seen Erling Haaland hang out with chess master Magnus Carlsen... enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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On today's Offside Rule podcast the three amigos; Kait, Hayley and Lynsey are back together. In light of Antonio Conte's return to the Premier League with Spurs they recall other successful, and some less successful, footballing returns to these shores. They also discuss moments of forgetfulness in football, including when a referee forgot he wasn't a player, and with winter setting in here in the UK they transport us to sunnier climates.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This week, Kait and Lynsey are joined by the brilliant Anne-Marie Batson to talk about the importance of Black History Month and what the world of sports media can do to ensure the fight against discrimination continues. In light of Liverpool's 5-0 thrashing of Man United last Sunday, we chat the biggest ever football humiliations, featuring shoutouts for Bayern Munich, Watford and of course Southampton. And with Halloween coming up this weekend we discuss the scariest footballers and a pretty disgusting story involving a certain Paul Scholes... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This week, we're talking Ballon D'or and whether anyone can beat Mohamed Salah to the top prize. We're also chatting languages and linguistically talented footballers following Lukaku's impressive language skills being revealed by Uefa. And of course, a bit of TV chat after Hearts revealed a limited edition shirt sponsorship with fictional media company Waystar-Royco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This week, Ali Bender joins Kait and Hayley to chat Tik Tok, World Cup qualifiers and Newcastle United's new found fortune. Plus, they decide which footballers could star or direct a big blockbuster following Iceland goalkeeper Hannes Thor Halldorsson's directorial debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This week we're highlighting some of the young English talent making waves across the Football League. We're reflecting on the debut of the group stages and brand new broadcast deal in the Uefa. Women's Champions League, and we're talking about all the weird and wonderful things footballers have had personalised over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This week we're discussing those two big results from the Premier League and what it means for the season's shifting narrative. We're talking miles, distances and.....petrol. Plus a bit of s**thousery as we look at some of the best bits of mischief over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This week, we're talking cup runs and picking out a team we think could go all the way in the League Cup. We're also reflecting on our pre-season predictions and seeing where we went right and wrong. Plus, some football club side hustles in honour of Wolves and their new record label. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This week, we're talking winners and losers of the first round of group games in the Champions League, reminiscing about famous fallouts in and outside the commentary box, and Hayley decides to get some footballing pet peeves off her chest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This week we're dishing out some gold stars to the players and clubs that deserve some early season credit, we're also looking at speed records after Ronaldo's shirts flew off the shelves at Old Trafford. Plus, we're deciding what we want more, more, more of in football! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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