Football Cliches

Comedian Chloe Petts joins the podcast to discuss niche fascinations and irritations of football including copycat goal celebrations, members of the public kicking balls into things for half-time on-pitch entertainment, the unused-sub warm-down, lack of toxicity in the WSL, and managerial touchline fashion trends. The Adjudication Panel rules on Amazon Prime Video's addition to the on-screen score graphic and Eddie Howe's football manager-style birthday message.

Football analyst Adam Hurrey, sports journalist Charlie Eccleshare, and football commentator David Walker discuss topics such as commentator intonation, off-pitch storms, Squid Game cameos, Italian contender's top corner description, future of Manchester United, 'coming unstuck', Euros-y Euro 2024 group, and the height limit to be called a 'maestro'.

Discussion of football clichés and memorable moments, the use of 'wonderkid' in football and its application to goalkeepers, a humorous discussion about Harry Redknapp's scripted delivery, and a review of a shameless yet successful Hallmark Channel Christmas film featuring Graham Savoy.

The Adjudication Panel discusses topics such as Peter Drury's weather reports, the difference between being "found out" and "worked out", things you can "ooze" in football, and who has "graced the Premier League". They also analyze a 90s football project on YouTube, debate a deflecting goal, and explore the concept of 'gracing' in football. Additionally, they discuss their relationship with British Airways and tease a TikTok channel by Richard Key.

In this podcast, they discuss various football-related topics including managers' water drinking habits, amateur stud selection, free kicks into the box, football freestylers, Sunday League rondos, and goalkeepers who carry the ball out of the box. They also speculate on Richard Keys' TikTok content and discuss 'Rolls-Royce clubs'. Additionally, they analyze the behavior of football managers, footwear choices in football, types of own goals, and the role of football freestylers.

Adam Hurrey is joined by Charlie Eccleshare and David Walker on the latest Adjudication Panel. They discuss bands named after footballers, 'mouthwatering' fixture descriptions, and the comparison of antibiotics to Scott McTominay. They also debate the meaning of a player's 'opposite number' in football. Plus, there's a thrilling hypothetical football match and a points system for a Premier League quiz.

The selection panel choose a lineup of players that embody the Football League. They discuss the evolution of goalkeepers and the importance of the vidi printer. They debate and finalize the midfield lineup. They explore the impact of non-league strikers in the EFL. They discuss the suitability of strikers for different leagues. They discuss naming and renaming stadiums.

Adam Hurrey is joined by Charlie Eccleshare and David Walker on the Adjudication Panel. They discuss a viral Sunday League wondergoal, the Premier League's Twitter crossing a line, a Luton fan's niche spreadsheet, and Blackburn Rovers' involvement in the Iraq War. They debate a 'rasping' shot and set the threshold for a defensive 'comedy of errors.'

Comedian, actor, and writer George Lewis joins the pod to discuss his niche fascinations and irritations of football, including the dressing room mythology, kids imitating star players, and the rise of cliches in punditry. They also analyze AI commentary of a Lionel Messi goal and critique commentary highlights from Spurs vs Chelsea chaos.

Topics discussed include low-key FA Cup magic, footballspeak in politics, player revelations, songs for managers moving upstairs, and frustrations with sporting directors.