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Football ClichesAuthor: Adam Hurrey & Goalhanger
Deconstructing the gloriously unique language of football the words, the phrases and the tiny things you didn't think you cared about with Adam Hurrey, Charlie Eccleshare & David Walker. Visit nordvpn.com/cliches to get four extra months on a two-year plan with NordVPN Language: en Genres: Football, Soccer, Sports Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Sarcastic passes, tiny football studio furniture & the most un-booable position in an XI
Wednesday, 26 August, 2026
Adam Hurrey is joined on the Adjudication Panel by David Walker and Nick Miller. On the agenda: a baffling passing adjective in the EFL Trophy, how a striker would "unlock" their goalscoring account for the season, Everton's irresistible "cup run" candidacy, LASK 5 Celtic 4 and the saddest football TV studio of all time, Michael Owen mixes up his modes of transport, a curious anomaly in how we describe substitutes entering the fray, how early a new signing can be called "a revelation" and Richard Keys's optimistic claim to having originally coined a phrase. Meanwhile, the panel ponder which is the most boo-proof position on a football pitch. Play the Happy Hunting Grounds daily quiz at games.footballcliches.com Sign up for Dreamland, the members-only Football Clichés experience, to access our exclusive show and much more: https://dreamland.footballcliches.com Visit nordvpn.com/cliches to get four extra months on a two-year plan with NordVPN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices









