Episode 23: Neil Dunkin and US Soccer Report

After a number of hurdles, we're happy to say that we have finally gotten (somewhat) the knack of phone interviews, and so we are thrilled this week to welcome our first featured guest on the show, lifelong Liverpool fan and author Neil Dunkin, whose ...

Squeeky Bum Time: All over Europe

It's May, and while most people in the world are reveling in the sunshine and flowers and all that, you and I have our minds elsewhere. It's title time, and it seems like every day around this time of year, some league or cup or other trophy is ...

Manchester United are Premier League Champions

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tai620mnilo[/youtube] This is the penalty that technically won the Premier League title this year. With Chelsea only managing a draw with Bolton, the title could only be lost by United with a defeat to Wiga ...

The Offside Podcast, Episdode 22

They say it's all donwnhill once you hit 22. And that proved right as technical glitches mean The Offside Podcast is a little late this week. Or, if you're a glass is half full type, then it's just in time for a weekend preview. Joining Ian this w ...

Episode 22: Superclásico, Ligue 1 and Premiership Roundup

It's that time of the week again, and after a week of technical glitches that made me very nearly give up on the computer altogether, we are back with Pod episode 22. Joining me for this one are Christian Reyes, who is still licking his wounds a bit ...

Title Watch: Pray for Victory

There are title races all over Europe this weekend. Some will get decided over the next two days, others are going to take a little longer. So, as a sort of Weekend Watch special, here's The Offside's guide to who's trying to get their hands on s ...

Gallery: Winning mends everything

With about a quarter of the match to be played, Chelsea won a free kick near the edge of Manchester United penalty area. Sparks proceeded to fly between egomaniacs Didier Drogba and Michael Ballack. Both wanted the free kick, neither wanted to buckl ...

And Lo, Avram Grant came good on his promise.

Over here at the Champions League offside, we've been as bemused and frustrated with Avram Grant as everybody else. Adam (a Chelsea fan) especially. The trouble was Jose Mourinho, who was in the job before him, was so damn popular. Mainly because Jos ...

Gallery 2: Chelsea 2, United 1

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Gallery 1: Chelsea 2, United 1

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Picture of the Day: Elation

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Poll: Will Chelsea's home run continue?

Manchester United. Chelsea.  The match to end all matches (not so much) takes place this morning at Stamford Bridge.  Can the Blues run their league unbeaten streak at the Bridge to 81 matches?  That's the question.  Or maybe it should be...will ...

Bring on the Mancs!

Here's to hoping we see more of this tomorrow morn. ...

Episode 20: Champions League Semifinal Preview

It's the most wonderful time of the year ... perhaps not, but it's pretty damned close. European football seasons, both domestic and continental, are coming to a close, and not far off over that horizon is the joy of Euro 2008. We focus on the big ...

Manchester City 3-1 Pompey: What a Game!

I don't usually say this about a game that Pompey have lost but that was 90 minutes of heaven! Despite the fact that at times we looked awful; despite the fact that Jamo made some rediculous errors; despite the fact that Sol n Sylv looked like the ...

Episode 18: We're Legal!

That's right. Our little podcast turns 18 today. We can vote, we can go to war, and in several of the more enlightened countries of the world, we can even buy beer. A certain internet access company, who shall remain nameless lest they sue us into ...

Chelsea 2, Man City 0 -- In Pictures

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Boro throws us a lifeline after another draw with Liverpool

After another petty performance by Arsenal over the weekend, I decided to wait until the match between Middlesborough and Man United had ended before posting. That match would determine the season, as a Man United win would see Arsenal's goose cooked ...

Daily Dose 04.06.08

Something to read while you spend 5,000 hours building a burger machine: Does parity make a league "best"? (Mallorca Offside) A player as metaphor for a season (Celtic Offside) Laurie returns, and with her, topless footballer photos (France Wo ...

Reminder: Barcelona and Man U giveaways

Just a little reminder about our backpack and sackpack giveaway. If anyone is interested in winning Barcelona or Man United gear, you need to send in your picks to podcast[at]theoffside.com before the games kick off. The contest is closed, after ...

Bookies and Bribery in British Football

I'm sure everyone's already seen or heard today's big story by now. If not, then here are the basics: an unnamed footballer accepted a £50,000 bribe to get himself sent off (and persuade three teammates to get booked) in a football match somewhere i ...

Palacio to Chelsea?

According to Sports Illustrated -- yes, Sports Illustrated -- we're considering a move for the Boca Juniors forward, and could make a formal bid within the week. The fee is to be around 30 million US if we're to believe the article. I have to say ...

Video: Chelsea 1, Middlesboro 0

How we escaped with a win is beyond me. Whatever, though. We/I shall take it. Chelsea v Middlesbrough ...

Derby and the History of Prem Relegation

It has finally happened. Derby County's relegation from the Premier League has moved from merely inevitable to official, and they will be headed back down to the Championship next season. Arguments will continue about whether they are the worst te ...

Daily Dose 3.25.08

Something to read while you buy fake boobies for your doll... Does anyone care about England vs France? (Soccer Weblog) The 10 most unpopular people in the Premier League (Who Ate All the Pies?) Javier Saviola on the move again (mCalcio) Gettin ...

Chelsea 2, Arsenal 1 -- In Pictures

The Drogssssss

96 mins: Full time!! There it is. Chelsea are overjoyed. Drogba's got his shirt off again and this is now Arsenal's worst run for 9 years. Not great timing. That result leaves Man Utd five points clear at the top from Chelsea in second. -Th

Grant to Wenger: 'Piss Off'

Super Suuuuuuunday. Anyone else think of those local monster truck/car show radio commercials when they here that? 'Fans, racers, hot rodders' ... 'Sunday, Sunday, Sunday' Sorry, got just a tad off track. Back to the goods. Chelsea and Arsenal ar

Grant Does It Again

Sure, it was a great match.  A classic? Maybe.  But get real.  It was a loss, even if we still walked away with a point. Chelsea's dramatic 4-4 draw with Tottenham yesterday at Brett Hart Lane had it all -- and by all I mean goals.  The Blues blew

Chelsea 4, Tottenham 4 -- In Pictures