Background pub TV games, flip flaps & the quiet dignity of a club-branded mug
Oct 18, 2023
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Discussions range from politically-charged playground football games to the allure of background pub TV games. Debates on the controversial use of rival football team mugs and the phenomenon of goalkeepers being 'sent the wrong way' during penalties. Dynamics between podcasters and the concept of 'Dreamland' in cricket and football are also explored.
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Quick takeaways
Penalty takers can capitalize on goalkeeper movement, challenging the conventional narrative.
Fans announcing a departing player's move intrude and insinuate they'll take care of them.
Engrossment in a pub TV game can clash with the desire to engage in conversation.
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The Misinterpretation of Goalkeepers Being Sent the Wrong Way
The irritation discussed is when commentators incorrectly claim that a goalkeeper has been sent the wrong way during a penalty kick. The listener argues that in some cases, the goalkeeper is not being deceived, but rather the penalty taker capitalizes on the keeper's movement. The distinction is important because it challenges the conventional narrative and sheds light on different scenarios in penalty situations.
Fans' Subtle Departure Announcements
The annoyance highlighted is when fans of a team announce a player's departure on social media in response to the team's farewell message. While it may seem positive on the surface, the listener finds it irritating because the departing player's former fans are intruding and insinuating that they will take care of the player at the new club.
Being Drawn to Football on TV in Social Situations
The listener's irritation relates to being engrossed in a football match on TV in a social gathering where the match is not the main focus. They acknowledge the clash between their desire to engage in conversation with others and their instinctive attraction to the game playing on the screen.
The Commentator's Use of Penalties Sending Goalkeepers the Wrong Way
The irritation revolves around commentators frequently using the phrase 'sending the goalkeeper the wrong way' during penalty kicks. The listener argues that this phrase is often inaccurate and oversimplified, suggesting that penalties can be won by the strikers rather than the goalkeepers being deceived.
Watching Football in the Pub When Not Interested in the Match
The irritation centers around finding oneself watching a football match in a pub, even though one has no interest in or investment in the game itself. The listener points out that the allure of the match and the instinctive attraction to the action can be frustrating when trying to engage in other conversations or social interactions.
Adam Hurrey, Charlie Eccleshare and David Walker entertain the listeners' entries for Mesut Haaland Dicks, as the Clichés faithful nominate their niche footballing fascinations and irritations.
Among the selections are the political influences on modern-day school playground football, unacceptable names for skill moves, subtle ways to declare your club allegiance to office colleagues and a deep analysis of the lure of a background pub TV game that you didn’t think you'd care about.
Meanwhile, the Adjudication Panel enjoy some classy co-commentary from Dion Dublin and contemplate the cricket equivalent of footballing "dreamland".