Favourite football figure that incongruously comments on incredibly serious geopolitical matters?

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Thought Ange spoke very smugly at his post-match press conference, fair play

The official place to discuss the Football Cliches podcast hosted by Adam Hurrey which explores the glorious and unique language of football: the words, the phrases, the mannerisms, and above all, the clichés.
On the pod’s suggestion that Lingard returns to Birmingham, a reminder he scored the fastidious ‘German hat trick’ on his debut (and another).

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The Wiki Files: Listen, fair play.

The official place to discuss the Football Cliches podcast hosted by Adam Hurrey which explores the glorious and unique language of football: the words, the phrases, the mannerisms, and above all, the clichés.
My first word was “goal”. Clearly my dad thought “ball” was too neutral and philosophy-based, and only saw merit in actual end product.
The official place to discuss the Football Cliches podcast hosted by Adam Hurrey which explores the glorious and unique language of football: the words, the phrases, the mannerisms, and above all, the clichés.
Looking back this must have been my earliest encounter with the Lampardian Transition
The official place to discuss the Football Cliches podcast hosted by Adam Hurrey which explores the glorious and unique language of football: the words, the phrases, the mannerisms, and above all, the clichés.
First data-led insurrectionist? He puts bigger armies to shame, such a well run militia.

The official place to discuss the Football Cliches podcast hosted by Adam Hurrey which explores the glorious and unique language of football: the words, the phrases, the mannerisms, and above all, the clichés.
Fans of the “meaningless hypothetical stats” niche, including Charlie, won’t get better than this all year 💯
The official place to discuss the Football Cliches podcast hosted by Adam Hurrey which explores the glorious and unique language of football: the words, the phrases, the mannerisms, and above all, the clichés.
Do you think pundits, commentators and writers slip phrases in for a laugh? Because I do.

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First Tinfoil Trophy sighting 🏆 (with bonus crossing out of rivals)

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Bloke outside the pub having a fag, chatting to his mate, says “Yeah we couldn’t have been luckier. She sleeps, she eats, no fuss. Absolutely textbook child.”
The official place to discuss the Football Cliches podcast hosted by Adam Hurrey which explores the glorious and unique language of football: the words, the phrases, the mannerisms, and above all, the clichés.
Perfect fodder for a game my friend and I like to play called: “Which Way Will Keysey Go?”Current projections in the comments…

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I know we’ve all been waiting with bated breath 👀

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“We wholly reject being associated with such a violent and criminal group” said the IDF

The official place to discuss the Football Cliches podcast hosted by Adam Hurrey which explores the glorious and unique language of football: the words, the phrases, the mannerisms, and above all, the clichés.
Who is the notable Arsenal fan on Twitter that the boys were alluding to? Promise I won’t tell anyone.
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I don’t really have another community to share this with, but I saw the Italia 90 Panda in the flesh today - please enjoy ⚽️🇮🇹
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Dreamland…

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TNT Fenerbahce v Man U: “That’s the first save he’s had to make” for a keeper who has already conceded. Thoughts?
The official place to discuss the Football Cliches podcast hosted by Adam Hurrey which explores the glorious and unique language of football: the words, the phrases, the mannerisms, and above all, the clichés.
If your manager names a sensible line-up with players in correct positions is he putting square pegs in square holes or round pegs in round holes? Do we change the peg or the hole?
The official place to discuss the Football Cliches podcast hosted by Adam Hurrey which explores the glorious and unique language of football: the words, the phrases, the mannerisms, and above all, the clichés.
Bournemouth are currently in the most “will they rue these missed chances?” game I’ve ever seen live. Do we all experience cliches in real time now?
The official place to discuss the Football Cliches podcast hosted by Adam Hurrey which explores the glorious and unique language of football: the words, the phrases, the mannerisms, and above all, the clichés.
Ludwig (S01E02) Are we happy to wave this through?

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Further to this week’s MHD chat on “nothing doing”, I hate hearing “the referee is not interested in the slightest” and its myriad variations.
The official place to discuss the Football Cliches podcast hosted by Adam Hurrey which explores the glorious and unique language of football: the words, the phrases, the mannerisms, and above all, the clichés.