WHAT HAVE WE BEEN MISSING?

Since the last recording (well I say recording very well knowing that nothing was recorded for the last two weeks of this semester, something that will remain a chip on our shoulders throughout our long, successful careers in football journalism) a lot has happened in the footballing spectrum. Such as United starting to turn round a seemingly destined second placed season, a Wigan revival and the mounting possibility that Suarez will be banned for the rest of eternity.

The Premier League, one of the few leagues’ that doesn’t have an extended winter rest, has been in full flow over Christmas. Man City against Arsenal being my particular highlight. A fast and furious style football match, surprisingly drawing only one goal out of two very attack driven teams. An encouraging sign for Arsenal fans, especially as it was followed by a win at Villa Park, which although is closer to being a bouncy castle than a fortress, can still be a tough place to go. Despite Arsenals recent surge, the draw with Wolves shows that January could be an import chance for Wenger to strengthen his squad, or more importantly his strike force.

At the other side of the table Wigan have put on a little run of minor victories in the shape of draws against Chelsea and Liverpool. The team that I have claimed are the worst since the historically bad Derby may survive yet again in an almost sanity defying amount of hard work and luck. Wigan could well wade through the shit of Blackburn, Bolton and Wolves and somehow stay up, clinging to a Premier League position. Well only if they don’t have to play Manchester ‘5-0’ United every week.

This missing bad boy of the league has been found, but we won’t see him for the next nine weeks. Suarez has worn, been found guilty of being racist but is still a bit of a darling of our league. Cantona-esk maybe? But what really annoyed me were the T-Shirts. There is no reason for the club to back Suarez on a case that they haven’t fully heard what has gone on, or seen the evidence. If Suarez has been found to be a full hearted member of the KKK then the case is pretty much sealed.

Just to clear up I’m not saying that Suarez is a member of the KKK.

All these topics are being itched to be talked about by the OFFSIDE TRAP. We will have stories from our hometowns, including my painful viewing of Aston Villa and Stoke, well worth a listen. Anyway, hoping you had a good Christmas and are going to have a wonderful New Year.

Lots of love xx

An apology from us and JAM RADIO

We were let down fans.

The last show never recorded so we cannot release it as a podcast, we are all very sorry for this hiccup to your Friday schedule.

However we will be doing a show on Wednesday at 11.15, the last show before Christmas so make sure you tune in for some winter fun.

Until then enjoy the moment when the OFFSIDE TRAP got recognised in Asylum on Saturday, perhaps not Devine's expected reaction to claiming he was our biggest fan.

See you on Wednesday, make sure you listen in.
xx

I LOVE FOOTBALLERS

Third episode and no one seems happy. Will's team are losing heavily, Alex feels very bitter about the ex-Villa Manager and it's finally dawning on Josh that he isn't funny. The show is either getting worse, or better, but definitely more laughs. Mistakes are on the down but Alex is still a bastard for a dramatic pause or two, or three, or every other word.


This ones for you Speedy.

I LOVE FOOTBALLERS by Theoffsidetrap on Mixcloud

The videos from around the world in three stories are below. Yes, Josh does spend his time looking things like this up...










Oh! And in case you missed it, have a look at this... Pretty sure the commentator is also reporting in Morse Code.




Enjoy the show and tune in next week.
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ARR-SEE-NEE WHEN-GER

Second episode, and it all went so horribly wrong. Will's influence was not good for the football boffs out there, with even more mistakes and a lot more giggling.



ARR - SEE - NEE WHEN - GER by The Offside Trap




Listen to learn how not to do a radio show, and why having a broken microphone really does make it sound like I am moving around studio. And below is a lovely goal by 'The Prince' that is discussed in the show.











Much Love from the three of us.
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BRAD PITT IN THE STUDIO

Just wanted to alert you all to a vital League Cup Quarter Final between Villa and United from the 12/13 season on my Football Manager file. The match highlights are below.





And perhaps more importantly we will be joined by well known Brad Pitt look-a-like and world renowned pundit Will Dale on the show tomorrow, hoping his presence wont be a one off thing. Anyway, get our emails in to theoffsidetrap@hotmail.co.uk.

Will Dale - your new theOFFSIDETRAP pundit 

Don't be hesitant on your criticism or compliments, few compliments would be nice. And anything you want spoken about tomorrow.


See you tomorrow.
xx

HERE WE GO

Today was our first ever show, we think it went well. Was fairly simple and basic, hoping to get features and jingles into it next week.


If there is anything you want to discuss with us email us at theoffsidetrap@hotmail.co.uk, we will take all sorts of insults so don't hold back. We are also looking for any suggestions how to improve the show.


We plan to have guests on and different people every week, so if you want to come on air and tell us how little we know about football, please email and we shall get you on. No swearing though.


Here is the first show, please listen and enjoy:


the OFFSIDE TRAP by The Offside Trap


Thank you for checking us out and come back regularly. 


xx


P.S. I am very sorry for the Di Natale mistake, it has been the cause of a lot of stick for me.