Football Cliches

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.

Charlie Eccleshare, David Walker, and Jack Pitt-Brooke join Adam Hurrey to create a lineup of players who never played for specific clubs. They discuss players like Mark Bosnich, Younes Kaboul, Wayne Routledge, and Peter Crouch. The hosts also talk about incredible pub-chat footballspeak and share amusing moments involving Ally McCoist, Andy Townsend, and a politician. They explore the phenomenon of players associated with certain clubs and imagined player-club connections. Additionally, the podcast covers topics like buying prawn sandwiches, historical references in football, and the speculation surrounding Mourinho and Martin O'Neill.

The podcast discusses a range of interesting topics including urging-to-shoot moments in football, the loyalty of Seamus Coleman, unexpected darts digressions by commentators, overused football terms, emphatic injury time announcements, the Premier League's unseen fixtures, and automated offside in broadcasting.

Adam Hurrey, Charlie Eccleshare, and David Walker discuss niche footballing fascinations and irritations. Topics include assistant referees refusing to touch the ball, geographical hierarchy of English football, ways to stay entertained during televised games, the anxiety of center-backs to shoot from 30 yards, journalists tweeting goal updates, and throw-in paranoia. They also explore a 90s Irish footballer with a glorious name and the possibility of 'swapped goals' in a 1-1 draw.

Topics discussed on the podcast include ski-jumping commentary, canceled football words, the FA Cup 'journey', the 'It's just like watching Brazil' threshold, a quiz-off, and the controversy over untucked referee shirts.

The podcast discusses topics such as home appliances that sound like football things, barrel-scraping content in elite players' autobiographies, and Richard Keys' Erik ten Hag impression. They also explore the definition of a 'piledriver' in football and debate whether a chance can be 'tucked wide'. Additionally, they discuss idiosyncratic phrases used in football commentary and amusing stories about Christmas chocolates.