In this football language post we explain the adjective ‘sloppy’. This adjective is often used in connection with defending or passing.
Football Cliche: Walk the ball into the net
Walk the ball into the net: In this football language post we explain the football cliche which is used to describe a situation when a team scores or doesn’t score a goal!
Newspaper Headline: ‘Legend’ Agüero Breaks Henry Record
Agüero Breaks Henry Record: In this football language post we explain a newspaper headline from the Metro (January 12th 2020) which is all about Sergio Agüero’s record-breaking goals in the win over Aston Villa.
Football Language: Adrift
In this football language post we explain the word ‘adrift’ which is often used when talking about a team in the relegation zone.
Newspaper Headline: Reiss is the word
Newspaper Headline: Reiss is the word
Football Cliche: On Toast
We explain the phrase ‘To have a player on toast’ which is used to describe when one player is dominating another player.
Newspaper Headline: So VAR Out Of Sight
So VAR Out Of Sight: In this football language post we explain a newspaper headline from the Daily Star (December 30th 2019) which is all about VAR.
Football Language: Unveil a new manager
Unveiled as new manager: wWe explain the phrase ‘unveil a new manager’ which is used when a new manager or coach joins a club.
Football Language: One hand on the trophy
In this football language post we explain the football cliche ‘one hand on the trophy’.
Football Language: Clanger
In this football language post we explain the term ‘clanger’ which is used to describe a big mistake in football.
Listening Report: 2019 Club World Cup
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The 2019 Club World Cup is currently taking place in Qatar and the competition has already reached the final stage. In this bonus listening report we look at how the tournament is organised, some of the teams taking part and we offer a prediction about possible winners and dark horses.
Football Language: On the bounce
On the bounce: In this football language post we look at the phrase ‘on the bounce’ which is all about winning lots of games in a row.
Football Language Podcast: Scrappy
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Damon explains the word ‘scrappy’ and how it is used in football.
Football Language: Sign a new deal
Sign a new deal: This week’s football language phrase is all about renewing a contract
Football Language: Blatant Penalty
In this football language post we look at the phrase ‘blatant penalty’. There are many more expressions connected to penalties in our football glossary.
Football Language: Cruise to victory
In this football language post we look at the phrase cruise to victory which describes when a team easily, very easily, wins a match.
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