Football Cliches

Sports journalists and commentators, Charlie Eccleshare and David Walker, discuss unique aspects of football, including Lithuanian ultimate frisbee, non-league co-commentators, disciplinary tightrope, exclusive clubs, and league table divisions. They also touch on the language of Champions League first legs and the nuances of football commentary and broadcasting.

Adam Hurrey, Charlie Eccleshare, and David Walker tackle quirky football topics including a 27-second bright start, Man Utd players in crime serials, the senses in football commentary, Keir Starmer's analogy, Richard Keys' war on socks, and a Fulham TV drama conspiracy.

Football writer Adam Hurrey, sports journalist Charlie Eccleshare, and football commentator David Walker discuss niche football fascinations and irritations like mishit shots turning into passes, players convincing refs in tackles, fans applauding passages of play, and more. They debate 'genuine height' in players, use of 'potential banana skin' in Champions League, and share quirky footballing anecdotes.

Adam Hurrey is joined by Charlie Eccleshare and David Walker on the Adjudication Panel. The agenda includes: The precise moment we allow ourselves to tell a goalbound free kick to "go on", a soap opera commanders a Premier League cultural cornerstone, Sean Dyche tackles his latest "trendy" scourge of modern football, an unexpected manager in a Siouxsie & The Banshees track and Montell Jordan sings about 1990s English right-backs. Meanwhile, the panel pinpoint the rise and fall of the "quarterback" role in football, enjoy a very indignant letter to a newspaper about their use of football-club suffixes and decide the least "long-sleeved" position on the pitch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Les Dennis questions 'the woodwork', alternative to 'meat and drink', Redknapp's interview, unexpected footballer names in Murder She Wrote, 'paintbrush volley'. Also, Pure Quiz Question XI lineup with Robert Earnshaw as captain of trivial players.

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.

The podcast delves into football clichés with topics like Chris Wilder's refereeing complaint, commentator quirks, and a unique Premier League Mid-Point XI lineup. The hosts discuss Mark Clattenburg's new role, Tony Gale's odd goal description, and the selection of average top-flight players. They highlight the balance between talent and averageness in the Premier League, creating a humorous and insightful episode.

Adam Hurrey is joined by Charlie Eccleshare and David Walker on the Adjudication Panel. The agenda includes: a fascinating audio illusion from West Brom vs Wolves, Ally McCoist & Andy Townsend's analysis of an Animal XI, commentator Jonathan Pearce ruins a French child's birthday, a niche but fundamental error of judgment in Michael Carrick’s autobiography and English football stadiums that sound like people.Meanwhile, the panel try to envisage "the most FA Cup type of goal" and decide whether "the last kick of the game" can ever be a header. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discussion on Frank Lampard's acknowledgement of his niche habit, crowd scenes at the snooker, the commentary hero of AFCON 2024, appreciation of yellow footballs for indoor 5-a-side, people who hate football, and the most inspiring manager. Reflections on offering a draw in football, celebrities in sports events, the fun of giant tennis balls, childhood memories of playing indoor football, and goalkeepers' movements and yellow cards in football.

The podcast covers topics such as clubs looking to 'kick on', a Canadian perspective on Stoke on a Tuesday night, a Man Utd midfielder in a death metal track, toothless teams and good signings, gaining a foothold in a match, Crystal Palace's uniqueness, rooted goalkeepers, and banter in the studio.