#13 "Super" Frank to the rescue, Dele Alli's drip problem, & Senegal to win the World Cup

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02/07/22 • 39 min

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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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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#12 Kat predicts Matildas flop, Mason Greenwood arrested, & Olan v Vlahović

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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#14 Zouma Cat Saga, Muller Sells Horse Semen, & Champions League is back!

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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