After the transfer window slammed shut earlier this week, we look at the panic buys and the left arounds at clubs. We also go full Patrice Evra and discuss the times when we've been feeling like we'd want to be anywhere but football, and there's some mascot madness too! RUNNING ORDER Topic 1 - Countdown -  what were the panic deals and the stuck behinds of the transfer window? Topic 2 - I'm a footballer, get me out of here! - we empathise with Patrice Evra Topic 3 - Mascot mayhem -  after Gunnersaurus' rollercoaster week, we put our mascot knowledge to the test Any Other Business - the shorter stories from the week EXTRAS We've got a website (https://offsiderulepodcast.com/) ! And get in touch with us here (https://twitter.com/OffsideRulePod) ! Plus get your Athletic offer here (https://www.theathletic.com/offside)   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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