The Adjudication Panel: Horror shows, title blows and “different custard”
Feb 6, 2024
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The podcast delves into goalkeeping horror shows, Turkish footballers in Scandinavian crime dramas, the language of Chelsea home defeats, and Richard Keys on Arsenal's post-match celebrations. They also discuss what makes a manager 'wily' and when it's too late to grab the ball out of the net after a consolation goal.
A goalkeeper's woodwork shots can be impressive saves, not just hitting the post.
Returning to a club with 'unfinished business' means rectifying past shortcomings or unfinished goals.
The term 'wily' in football refers to cunning, tactically astute managers who use mind games.
Deep dives
Nunez Hits Woodwork
Darwin Nunez hit the woodwork four times in a Premier League match, a record. One of the shots was actually saved by the goalkeeper onto the post. While it technically counts as hitting the woodwork, it was more a great save by the keeper.
Unfinished Business
The concept of 'unfinished business' in football is explored. It is noted that returning to a club with unfinished business usually involves making amends for past shortcomings or achieving unmet goals. Examples are given of managers like Mourinho and Howe who could be considered to have unfinished business at certain clubs.
Wily Managers
The term 'wily' in football is discussed, focusing on managers who are considered astute, cunning, and experienced. The concept of being wily is linked to being street-smart, tactically adept, and sometimes employing mind games with opponents. Examples are provided of managers who may or may not fit the description of being wily.
Clean-o in Goalkeeping
A goalkeeper hitting the woodwork during a match is analyzed as to whether it qualifies as hitting the woodwork. The discussion delves into the nuances of what constitutes hitting the woodwork and how a goalkeeper's save that hits the post factors into this statistic.
Keys and Grey Commentary
The Keys and Grey broadcasting segment is summarized, highlighting their dynamic of intense agreement yet continual debating. Various points of discussion from their broadcast are captured, showcasing their ability to engage in playful banter and differing opinions.
Wise Analysis and Banter
A selection of analytical remarks and banter from football commentary is presented, displaying the humorous interactions between the commentators. The exchange showcases lighthearted jabs, witty observations, and humorous back-and-forth conversations.
Adam Hurrey is joined by Charlie Eccleshare and David Walker on the Adjudication Panel. The agenda includes: the parameters for a goalkeeping "horror show", Turkish footballer names in Scandinavian crime dramas, the rigid language of Chelsea home defeats, the charmingly basic logic of England's pre-Euros warm-up opponents and, inevitably, Richard Keys on Arsenal's post-match celebrations.
Meanwhile, the panel examine just what makes a manager "wily" (apart from being Scottish) and decide when it's too much of a lost cause to grab the ball out of the net after a consolation goal.
