This post on the language of football explains the meaning of the phrase ‘to work the keeper’, which is a phrase connected with goalkeepers and forwards.
Football Language: Substitution
This short football language post explains the meaning of the word, ‘substitution’, which is the noun form of the verb ‘to substitute’
2018 World Cup Language: False number 9
In this post, we explain the football expression ‘false number 9’ which is a position on the football pitch.
Football Language: To defend too deep
For this week’s English for football phrase, we have ‘to defend too deep’ – when might you hear this phrase?
Football Language: Natural Goalscorer
Natural Goalscorer: What’s the meaning of the term goalscorer in football?
Football Language: Lead the line
This post explains lead the linethe football phrase ‘lead the line’which is used to describe a type of forward play.
Weekly Football Phrase: Back Four
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This week’s football phrase is the term ‘back four’ which refers to a team’s defence.
World Cup Word of the Day: Sweeper-keeper
Today’s World Cup phrase of the day is ‘sweeper-keeper’.
Football Glossary: Playmaker
Playmaker: A player on a team that controls the tempo of the side and is usually regarded as the one to break down opposing defences
Football Glossary: Midfielder
Midfielder: Someone that plays in the middle of the field; usually an all-round player.
Football Glossary: Sweeper
Sweeper – A position in defence – usually behind the centre halves; a sweeper’s job is to ‘sweep up’ the loose balls and add cover in defence.
Football Glossary: Fox in the box
Football glossary – Fox in the Box – A deadly striker, a player who scores most goals in the box, not particularly skillful but scores a lot of goals. Crafty.
Football Glossary: Target Man
Target Man: A big strong centre forward that can hold up the ball
Football Glossary: Defender
Defender: A member of the defence, a player who protects his/her team’s goal.
Languagecaster Main Report: Wingers
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The winger is in the spotlight in this week’s main report as we continue our look at the various positions on the pitch
Languagecaster Main Report: Full Backs
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On this week’s main report we continue our look at the various positions on the pitch by focusing on the full back.
Weekly Football Phrase: First-choice keeper
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This week’s English for Football phrase is ‘first-choice keeper’.