Here are some of the footballing words and phrases from this weeka€™s show.
reigning champions: to be the current champions, to hold the title
e.g. Italy are the reigning World Cup champions
as it stands: the current situation
e.g. As it stands, Barcelona remain one point clear of Sevilla in La Liga.
soft spot: to favour or like something or someone
e.g. Damon has a soft spot for the Chivas team in the MLS.
nail biting: extremely tense, so nervous that you are biting your nails!
e.g. Last seasona€™s FA Cup final was a nail-biting affair.
(to be) flying: to be doing very well
e.g. Derby County are flying at the moment in the Championship.
stewardship: leadership
e.g. Under Billy Daviesa€™ stewardship Derby have improved greatly.
mouth-watering ties: matches that you really look forward to watching
e.g. Damon complains that there are no mouth-watering ties in the 4th round of the Cup.
turning point: a moment during the season when a teama€™s destiny may change.
e.g. Maybe losing to Arsenal was a turning point in Liverpoola€™s season.
to be up for (it): to really want to do well
e.g. I hope that Spurs will be up for it against Arsenal in the League Cup semi-final.
