Despicable Football Phrases.

[Sarnia Kevin]

"putting a little ball round the corner"

 

[LEONARD]

Upcoming, an interview with Jurgen Klopp.

 

[RomanReigns]

"in my day"

 

[chrismpw]

Probably been said already but:

"In the premier league era" is an utterly tiresome phrase that should instantly have any commentator sacked and burned.

 

[SantaClausisanEvertonian]

How often does a shot "hit the woodwork"?
A ridiculous cliche that completely ignores the fact that goalposts haven't been made of wood for many years.

 

[Khalekan]

“taking one for the team” is a term I am coming to despise.

And IMO should be treated in the same way as a “professional foul” on a man through on goal is....with a red card.

Because “taking one for the team” is about doing the exact same thing, only a bit further up the pitch.

 

[SantaClausisanEvertonian]

'Park the bus'.
Whoever came up with this is 100% responsible for pundits, fans, journalists and commentators using this tiresome phrase in the belief that it makes them sound more knowledgeable about the game.
Stop it now!

 

[Khalekan]

'Park the bus'.
Whoever came up with this is 100% responsible for pundits, fans, journalists and commentators using this tiresome phrase in the belief that it makes them sound more knowledgeable about the game.
Stop it now!

Jose Mourinho was the first person I ever heard using it.

 

[mmmmsnouts]

Has anyone said “in the England reckoning” yet?

 

[SantaClausisanEvertonian]

'He's been clever there', which usually means a player has apparently been shot by a sniper to win a free kick.
Often used by morons like Danny Murphy and Spit the Dog.
Funnily enough I've never heard Pat Nevin say it. Is that due to his never having played for the cult I wonder?

 

[Cool_Blue]

But OK, that’s football

 

[abcdef]

"Tough place to go".
"Magical European nights".
"The Manchester United/Liverpool way".
"Understands the club".
"Holding midfielder".
"Number 10".
"False 9".

I could go on, I'm quite enjoying this.

 

[Blue Piper]

Why do football commentators have to explain the away goal rule ad nauseum during any two-legged match. I understand the away goal rule. So does anybody who watches football. I don't need to be reminded every 5 minutes.

 

[Alanbileysfeathercut]

Great selection on GSS this afternoon.
The bantz is pure ........

 

[No8Bally]

"Penalty to the Vermin"