This podcast's weekly football phrase is a verb phrase' to latch on to'. This is used to describe a player controlling the ball.
This podcast's weekly football phrase is 'a goal fest'. a phrase used to describe matches with lots of goals.
This podcast's weekly football phrase is to throw under the bus. which is a phrase used by Mohammad Salah in comments this week.
In this football phrase of the week we look at some language from the weekend, including the phrase, 'the goal stands' from the Newcastle...
In this football phrase of the week we look at some language from the recent 2026 World Cup qualifier between Hungary and Ireland...
In this week's football-language podcast we look at some language connected to the 2026 World Cup qualifiers and the phrase, 'group...
This phrase refers to a type of tackle where the defender makes contact with both the opposing player and the ball. It’s often seen as a...
This week's football phrase is the verb phrase '(to) Spurn a Chance'. This phrase is often to describe an attempt at goal.
In this football phrase of the week we look at expressions connected to the word 'qualify', including 'claim a spot' after the recent 2026...
This week's football phrase is the verb 'to overturn'. This phrase is often used when talking about referreing decisions: eg. awarding...
This week's football phrase is the noun phrase 'a low block'. This phrase can describe how Manchester City played against Arsenal on Sunday.
In this football phrase of the week we look at the phrase, 'dream debut' after Liverpool's last-minute win over Newcastle in the Premier...
In this football phrase of the week we take a look at the phrase, to claw away, used mostly when talking about goalkeepers
In this football phrase of the week we explain the football phrase, 'find joy', used in a match from the Women's Euro 2025 competition.
In this football phrase of the week we look at the word, 'margin' and see how it is used in football. We will look at slim margin and also...
Ended Their Hopes: This week's football expression looks back at some of the final games of the season and explains the phrase end their...
In this football phrase of the week we look at the noun phrase, a clear goalscoring opportunity, which was a key phrase in the FA Cup final...
In this football phrase of the week we look at the expression, 'Confirmed as New Manager' as Carlo Ancelotti takes up the Brazilian men's...
In this football phrase of the week we look at the expression, 'Record-equalling 20th league title' after Liverpool were crowned champions...
In this football phrase of the week we look at the expression, 'shooting boots' after Arsenal's game at Ipswich Town in the Premier League.
In this football phrase of the week we look at the phrase, 'to seal the title' after PSG won their fourth Ligue 1 title in a row
In this football phrase of the week we look back at the Nations League quarter-final matches and explain the phrase, 'to force extra time'...
In this football phrase of the week we look back at the Carabao Cup final between Newcastle and Liverpool in which Newcastle ended their...
In this football phrase of the week we look back at Manchester United vs Arsenal game and the phrase, 'cutting edge'
In this football phrase of the week we look back at the FA Cup fifth round game between Crystal Palace and Millwall and the phrase...
In this football phrase of the week we look at the phrase, 'to hang on for a win' from the Manchester City win at Tottenham last week.
In this football phrase of the week we explain the expression, 'to close in on the title' after Liverpool's win at Manchester City at the...
In this football phrase of the week we explain the expression, 'Foul and abusive language' after Real Madrid player Jude Bellingham was...
In this football phrase of the week, we talk about the football phrase 'under the lights', connected with theupcoming Merseyside derby.
In this football phrase of the week we introduce the football phrase 'touching distance', connected with the Arsenal vs Man City game.
In this football phrase of the week we explain the expression, 'to bring down in the box' from the Chelsea versus Arsenal game in the WSL.
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