Podcast · 134 episodes
Football Cliches, page 3
by Adam Hurrey & Goalhanger · English
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 NordVPN
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Half-and-half Shakespearean scarves, scouting for Shevchenko & the half-dozen crisisFootball Clichés episode mixing football talk with listener trivia and media/pundit anecdotes.13 Apr 2026 · 41 min · 16 chapters
The Football Cliches Quiz XXIII: Cliches vs Career We GoFootball Clichés Quiz 23 (“Cliches vs Career We Go”), a trivia competition mixing football facts, audio clips, own-goal identification, and a final “Happy Hunting Grounds”/career-club ordering…9 Apr 2026 · 1 h 22 min · 33 chapters
FA Cup lustre status, Ally McCoist's cliche mashup... and every Premier League game everFootball Clichés episode mixing FA Cup quarterfinal discussion, Premier League archive “every game ever” talk, and listener-submitted football language/wordplay.7 Apr 2026 · 46 min · 18 chapters
The Extinction XIFootball Clichés discusses England’s World Cup qualification fallout (especially the “send-off series” framing), debates football language and radio trivia, then builds an “Extinction XI” of…1 Apr 2026 · 1 h 14 min · 29 chapters
Biggleswade bragging rights, Tanzania 0 Liechtenstein 1 & Keysey's perfect ChristmasFootball Clichés episode mixes football news, language/phrasing debates, listener clips, and a “Keys and Grey Corner” segment.30 Mar 2026 · 57 min · 20 chapters
Football vs The Dictionary: Susie Dent on bus-parking & bouncebackabilityFootball clichés and how football language spreads into everyday English, with Susie Dent explaining word origins, dictionary inclusion, and specific terms’ meanings and evolution.26 Mar 2026 · 1 h 8 min · 34 chapters
The Carabao Supremacy, yodelling commentators & the absolute Joe HartFootball Clichés episode is a comedic, listener-driven roundup of football media and match talk, focused heavily on the Carabao Cup final and recent pundit/commentary trends. Guests: none.24 Mar 2026 · 43 min · 28 chapters
GoPro goalkeepers & textbook crossfield-pass apologies: The listeners' loves & hatesIn this episode of *Football Clichés*, hosts Adam Hurrey, Charlie Eccleshare, and David Walker discuss listener submissions for the recurring segment "Mesut Haaland Dicks." The focus is on niche…19 Mar 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 27 chapters
”My baby looks like Gary Megson", MOTD donking & in dreamland with Bodo/Glimt"My baby looks like Gary Megson", MOTD donking & in dreamland with Bodo/Glimt17 Mar 2026 · 53 min · 22 chapters
BBC live-text sad lads & watching football in the boozer, with Jimmy "Dead Pubs" McIntoshIn this episode of Football Clichés, hosts Adam Hurrey, Charlie Eccleshare, and David Walker welcome writer and pub enthusiast Jimmy McIntosh, who shares his six personal fascinations and irritations…11 Mar 2026 · 1 h 9 min · 29 chapters
FA Cup scares/dumpings/cruises, dark orange cards & Roman gladiator VARAdam Hurrey, Charlie Eccleshare, Nick Miller10 Mar 2026 · 48 min · 19 chapters
The freefall threshold, Benjamin Sesko's windows & the streets forgetting Santiago MunezAdam Hurrey, Charlie Eccleshare, James Moore5 Mar 2026 · 50 min · 21 chapters
Co-commentary cues, flopping full-backs & the "one of our own" threshold, with Lucy WardCo-commentary cues, flopping full-backs & the "one of our own" threshold, with Lucy Ward3 Mar 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 23 chapters
The 5-a-side keepers' union & World Cup pub bunting: The listeners' loves & hatesThe 5-a-side keepers' union & World Cup pub bunting: The listeners' loves & hates26 Feb 2026 · 57 min · 20 chapters
Literally ghosting, Larry David's Champions League commentary & Sir Alex's 2011/12 title curseNick Miller (100th appearance)24 Feb 2026 · 54 min · 20 chapters
Hoddle's Curse strikes again, the world-record fans' favourite & a saucy U-turnAdam Hurrey, Charlie Eccleshare, David Walker19 Feb 2026 · 42 min · 24 chapters
The Forest-Watford Vortex, champagne players & Pep vs Daffy DuckAdam Hurrey, David Walker, Nick Miller17 Feb 2026 · 50 min · 26 chapters
Generic Spurs punditry, regurgitating possession & ding-dong stalemates: The 500th episodeGeneric Spurs Punditry, Regurgitating Possession & Ding-Dong Stalemates: The 500th Episode12 Feb 2026 · 50 min · 22 chapters
Introverted full-backs, radio commentary synchronicity & the Champions League of treesIn this episode, the panel covers various topics in football, discussing commentary styles, recent matches, and even some light-hearted observations about trees.10 Feb 2026 · 44 min · 17 chapters
”Absolute wimp", Arsenal's pre-ignited quadruple & a Doha denouementIn this episode, hosts Adam Hurrey, Charlie Eccleshare, and David Walker dissect various quirky aspects of football language and current events.5 Feb 2026 · 56 min · 21 chapters
Scorpion scepticism, 80% ball knowledge & Conor Coady's Football Clubs (2026 edition)Scorpion scepticism, 80% ball knowledge & Conor Coady's Football Clubs (2026 edition)3 Feb 2026 · 45 min · 19 chapters
Flats that overlook stadiums & the optimum time for Sky Sports News: The listeners' loves & hatesFlats that Overlook Stadiums & the Optimum Time for Sky Sports News: The Listeners' Loves & Hates29 Jan 2026 · 1 h · 24 chapters
The "what's eating Erling Haaland?" threshold, FA Cup anthem fears & Gary Weaver's Circle of GoalsThe "what's eating Erling Haaland?" threshold, FA Cup anthem fears & Gary Weaver's Circle of Goals27 Jan 2026 · 52 min · 17 chapters
Zohran Mamdani's PL Years & a chat with Éanna Hardwicke on playing Roy Keane in SaipanIn this episode, the hosts discuss a variety of football-related topics while also featuring an extended interview with directors Lisa Barros D’Sa and Glenn Leyburn, and actor Éanna Hardwicke, who…22 Jan 2026 · 1 h 8 min · 26 chapters