Yob
Yob: A hooligan, a thug, someone involved in violent behaviour at a football match
Example: Yobs from the home team attacked the opposing team’s fans causing many injuries.
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i would like to know the expression of work rate and industry? since i didn’t find anywhere. thank you
A good question, yosia. Work rate and industry are usually phrases used to describe midfield players. One phrase often used is ‘tireless’: for example, (the player) was tireless in midfield, or, (he/she) worked tirelessly.