The Adjudication Panel: "The Mesut Ozil of public transportation"
Dec 12, 2023
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Mesut Ozil, 'the Mesut Ozil of public transportation', joins Adam Hurrey, Charlie Eccleshare and David Walker on the Adjudication Panel. They discuss Sean Dyche's campaign against inauthentic goal celebrations, Jonathan Pearce's wholesome commentary, a 'ketchup bottle' metaphor for ending a goal drought, and the use of definite articles in Premier League club names. They also debate the concept of 'taking the sting out of the game' in football.
The post-match interviewer in B in sports has a very soft-spoken style, creating an ASMR-like experience for viewers.
When the dominant team slows down the play or keeps possession to maintain their lead, they are said to be taking the sting out of the game.
In certain contexts and with specific clubs, it is acceptable to say 'going down the X' to refer to attending a match or visiting the club's stadium.
Deep dives
The Softly Spoken Post-Match Interviewer
The post-match interviewer in B in sports has a very soft-spoken style, creating almost an ASMR-like experience for viewers.
Taking the Sting Out of the Game
When the dominant team slows down the play or keeps possession to maintain their lead, they are said to be taking the sting out of the game.
Going Down the X
In certain contexts and with specific clubs, it is acceptable to say 'going down the X' to refer to attending a match or visiting the club's stadium.
Late in the Game
When there is a considerable amount of time left in a game, particularly after an underdog takes the lead, it can be said that there is still a long way to go in the game.
Physical Punditry
Physical demonstrations and explanations by pundits, like Andy Gray's headbutt demonstration, can add a unique element to post-match analysis.
Adam Hurrey is joined by Charlie Eccleshare and David Walker on the latest Adjudication Panel. The agenda includes: Sean Dyche's multi-platform campaign against inauthentic goal celebrations, some truly wholesome commentary from the BBC's Jonathan Pearce, "the Mesut Ozil of public transportation", an 8/10 footballer's name in something, a tremendous Premier League Years-related story and the most sensual post-match interviewer of all time.
Meanwhile, the panel weigh up an intriguing "ketchup bottle" metaphor for ending a goal drought, rate Joseph Fiennes' Gareth Southgate voice and speculate what the "sting" is that gets "taken out of the game".