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Football Cliches

Football Cliches

By: Adam Hurrey & Goalhanger
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 Deconstructing the gloriously unique language of football – the words, the phrases and the tiny things you didn't think you cared about – with Adam Hurrey, Charlie Eccleshare & David Walker. Visit nordvpn.com/cliches to get four extra months on a two-year plan with NordVPNAdam Hurrey & Goalhanger Football (American) Football (Soccer)
Episodes
  • England's 25th-choice right-back & the definitive Movement XI

    England's 25th-choice right-back & the definitive Movement XI
    Oct 9 2025
    Adam Hurrey is joined on the midweek Adjudication Panel by Charlie Eccleshare and David Walker. On the agenda: early feedback from the Clichés Live tour, the latest clumsy football/politics crossover, a niche selection headache for Thomas Tuchel, former Premier League managers in University Challenge answers and Lampardian transitions from 94-year-old grandfathers. Meanwhile, the panel backpedal, waltz and dart their way through the definitive Movement XI. Sign up for Dreamland, the new members-only Football Clichés experience, to access our exclusive new show and much more: https://dreamland.footballcliches.com The Football Clichés Live tour has begun - get your tickets here: https://tickets.footballcliches.com Visit nordvpn.com/cliches to get four extra months on a two-year plan with NordVPN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • Blown-open title races, punditspeak on the terraces & Woltemade's weird penalty

    Blown-open title races, punditspeak on the terraces & Woltemade's weird penalty
    Oct 7 2025
    Adam Hurrey is joined on the Adjudication Panel by Charlie Eccleshare and David Walker. On the agenda: whether the Premier League title race can be "blown open" after seven games, some tantalising punditspeak in the stands at Old Trafford, Martin Keown mixes up his sporting terminology, Nick Woltemade’s never-before-seen penalty, experimental football chat on the Rest is History, Ange Postecoglou starts a media war he simply won't win and some gloriously pointless stats. Meanwhile, the panel fact-checks Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink's football-themed Strictly chat and decides the point at which a player becomes a "former international". Sign up for Dreamland, the new members-only Football Clichés experience, to access our exclusive new show and much more: https://dreamland.footballcliches.com The Football Clichés Live tour has begun - get your tickets here: https://tickets.footballcliches.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • xG's latest victim, Jamie O'Hara vs the RAF & football's goldfish bowls

    xG's latest victim, Jamie O'Hara vs the RAF & football's goldfish bowls
    Oct 1 2025
    Adam Hurrey is joined on the midweek Adjudication Panel by Charlie Eccleshare and David Walker. On the agenda: the definitive ruling on which David Brent sound was made by Jon Champion, fact-checking Ally McCoist's enthusiasm, Jose Mourinho going through the motions on his latest return to Stamford Bridge, Team Europe's excruciating Ryder Cup chant performance, footballing "goldfish bowls" and a long-awaited return for the godfather of football idioms. Meanwhile, the panel pit some incredulous rants by Martin O'Neill and Jamie O'Hara against each other. Sign up for Dreamland, the members-only Football Clichés experience, to access our exclusive new show and much more: https://dreamland.footballcliches.com Get your ticket for the Football Clichés Live tour, which starts next week: https://tickets.footballcliches.com Visit nordvpn.com/cliches to get four extra months on a two-year plan with NordVPN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    39 mins
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