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A wonderfully insightful analysis of the language of soccer from the creator of footballcliches.com In what other context do soccer fans use the words "aplomb" or "derisory"? Why don't we use "rifle" as a verb on the other six days of the week? Why do aggrieved midfielders feel the instinctive need to make a giant ball-shaped gesture with both hands after a mistimed tackle is punished? The more Ad
Dark Horses, Dutch in-fighting, the Group of Death, taking on fluids, writing the Germans off (at your peril)...As the small matter of the World Cup approaches, Adam Hurrey turns his attention to the clichés that abound at football's world stage. Featuring:- World Cup TV preview (BBC vs ITV)- England Expects (And Other World Cup Clichés)-
Extra Time Beckons, Penalties Loom: How to (and Abuse) The Language of Football
by Adam Hurrey
Rating: 4.1 ⭐
LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDA New Statesman Book of the YearA Sunday Times Sports Book of the Year"A hilarious examination of the football commentary language we all understand but don't know why" WHSBOTY 2024 Reading PanelThe long-awaited follow-up to Footb
