The referee has to send off a player for bad conduct on the pitch. When a player receives a red card he has to leave the pitch; he is sent off.
This posts explains the phrase 'to shepherd the ball', a phrase which originates from farming and means to protect the ball.
Second debut: we take a look at the phrase 'second debut' and explain how we use it in football.
On today’s football language listening post, we look at the phrase 'Seven-goal thriller' and explain how it can be used in football.
Football Language: Sweep home - In this football language post we explain the phrase 'sweep home' which is used to describe a goal being...
Football Language: Sweep past - In this football language post we explain the phrase 'sweep past' which is used to describe an easy victory...
Square pass: The football expression 'square ball'; 'square pass' sounds rather strange but actually refers to a type of pass...
