May 2016

Team of the Season: Leicester and Tottenham dominate as Premier League season comes to a close

May 23, 2016

Ben Wills picks his top XI of the season as an extraordinary Premier League campaign comes to an end. Goalkeeper: David De Gea (Manchester United) By Manchester United’s [...]

David Ginola undergoes quadruple bypass, Northern Ireland coach focused despite Celtic link, and Father Dougal McGuire is heading for the Euros

May 20, 2016

1. Former Newcastle and Tottenham star David Ginola is recovering in hospital after undergoing a quadruple heart bypass which doctors say have uncovered other issues. 2. The [...]

Mersey Insider: Europa pain for Liverpool and goodbyes at Everton

May 20, 2016

What’s been happening in the world of football on Merseyside this week? Jennifer Jewell gives us the scoop…. Martinez Sacked It came as no surprise when Everton [...]

German defender discovers tumour during drug test, Neymar to sign new Barca deal, and some unbelievable skill from an Irish amputee

May 19, 2016

1. Liverpool will not play European football next season after losing 3-1 to Sevilla in the Europa League final, despite taking a first-half lead through a Daniel Sturridge [...]

The Offside Rule (We Get It!) Podcast 40: Revisiting Early Season Predictions, Standout Matches of the season and Hidden Stories you may have not seen

May 19, 2016

It’s a time of reflection on The Offside Rule (We Get It!) this week, as Lynsey Hooper, Hayley McQueen and Kait Borsay look back on a jam-packed season on the [...]

Terry signs new Chelsea deal, United condemned to Europa League, and 13 devilishly handsome footballers for your enjoyment

May 18, 2016

1. Manchester United will play in the Europa League next season after falling short of the 19 goal victory over Bournemouth which would have seen them leapfrog neighbours [...]

Midweek Muse: Grimsby Town’s stability has been the key to their promotion success.

May 18, 2016

Grimsby Town’s 3-1 win over Forest Green Rovers in Sunday’s National League Promotion final secured their return to the Football League after a six year exile. The [...]

Mata and Costa dropped from Spain’s Euro squad, Former FA chief leaves Villa after 2 months, and the world’s worst groundsmen found in Norway

May 17, 2016

1. Chelsea’s Diego Costa and Manchester United’s Juan Mata have been left out of Spain’s squad for Euro 2016. The omissions are a reflection on the below par displays [...]

Ligue 1: Winners and Losers – PSG and Nice lit up the league, but Stade de Reims failed to deliver their potential

May 17, 2016

The Offside Rule’s French football expert, Andrew Gibney, gives his thoughts on the Ligue 1 season following last weekend’s final round of matches. The curtain [...]

Ref Review: Referees struggle to close the Premier League season on a high

May 17, 2016

Alex Vryzakis runs the rule over the referee performances on the last matchday of the season. Mitrović gives Taylor a headache Game: Newcastle 5-1 Tottenham Ref: Anthony [...]