Football Cliches

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

Adam Hurrey is joined by Charlie Eccleshare and David Walker for a midweek Adjudication Panel. The agenda includes: the final word on the "giant clubs" debate, some troubling new verbs emerging in the free-kick department and ex-Premier League wingers popping up in 2006 alt-country album tracksMeanwhile, the panel forecast England's Euro 2024 clamouring saga and the pod dramatically unveils its new mini-quiz format, Happy Hunting Grounds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Hurrey is joined by David Walker and Nick Miller on the latest Adjudication Panel. The agenda includes: whether or not a player's nickname can be inspired by a player from the same division, what constitutes a "late show", the art of the fake final whistle, the so-called refereeing "Big Two", an absurd development for Footballers' Names in Things, and which European clubs are eligible to be their country's "giants".Meanwhile, the panel define which errors are the most 'schoolboy' and try to calculate the maximum speed and distance of a player "ghosting in". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Podcast discusses the selection of the best players in La Liga, including naming conventions and position dilemmas. They explore the concept of urging players to shoot and the stubbornness displayed by players. The cultural impact of Spanish football coverage is explored, as well as the ideal lineup for a La Liga XI team. The inclusion of Gooty and the forward line is discussed, as well as underrated strikers and their suitability for the Pure La Liga XI team.

Topics include footballers' names appearing in things, Sean Dyche's Glastonbury weekend, what constitutes a 'crisp finish', footballing 'cheat codes', early consolation goals, potential fixture pile-up in a farmers' league, and discussing the meaning of a 'crisp finish' and 'too little, too late' in football.

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.

Adam Hurrey is joined by Charlie Eccleshare and David Walker as the Cliches podcast returns with the first Adjudication Panel of 2023/24. They discuss the language of football, a player's electric performance, Steven Gerrard-inspired tattoo, defining 'chipping in' for goals, tackles in slow motion, and Richard Keys' commentary on football's issues.

Why do we talk about football the way we do? Adam Hurrey’s truly unique podcast returns to explore the glorious and unique language of football: the words, the phrases, the mannerisms and, above all, the clichés. It’s a podcast about everything we take for granted about the modern game.Twice a week, the Football Clichés Adjudication Panel will rule on the latest crimes against football’s complex language, select obscure themed XIs, welcome star guests to choose their niche footballing loves and hates, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices