What does 'Miles off it' mean in football?

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I heard both the TV and radio commentator use the phrase 'miles off it' when talking about West Ham - what does this mean?

Posted : 21/09/2024 5:03 pm

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To not play well?

Posted : 21/09/2024 6:34 pm

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To be 'miles off it' suggests that a team is far from playing well; they are not at their best.

Can you think of a game when your team 'was miles off it'?

Posted : 07/03/2026 2:40 am