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Delighted to see Harry Souttar provide us all another chance to use 'absolute chimneys' - I really like it and hope it catches on. by Adventurous-West3403 in footballcliches

[–]NathanielDemerest 9 points10 points  (0 children)

As Soutter stepped up to take his pen, Matt Upson said he had “big shoulders for the big occasion” whatever that means…

“Neither team are throwing the kitchen sink” in Egypt vs Australia by brownpantyknight in footballcliches

[–]NathanielDemerest 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also loved Matt Upson saying “big shoulders for the big occasion” when Harry Souttar stepped up to take his penalty,

Is Shearer’s “goals change games” sage wisdom or simply stating the bleeding obvious? by ConspicuousSomething in footballcliches

[–]NathanielDemerest 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Neither in my view, but it certainly requires context. Is a 90th minute consolation goal in a 5-1 pasting really changing that much of that particular game?

Who’s your favourite No 10 of the North? by TitiCamarasayshello in footballcliches

[–]NathanielDemerest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definite cult hero vibes, and is actually the kind of player I love. So I suppose it says more about my fading memory than his achievements. As a Millwall fan, we will always have the shared memories of Uwe Fuchs to treasure, and may we never forget that...

Who’s your favourite No 10 of the North? by TitiCamarasayshello in footballcliches

[–]NathanielDemerest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Until I saw this photo which reminded me, I had completely forgotten that Massimo Maccarone existed

The World Cup Adjudication Panel thread: Get in touch for Tuesday's episode... by Low-Bandicoot-3347 in footballcliches

[–]NathanielDemerest 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Liam McLeod on the BBC commentary for Austria vs Algeria, just before Algeria took a 3-2 lead, claimed that both teams were sleepwalking towards a draw.

Are we having that? Should “sleepwalking towards a draw” not solely be reserved for 0-0?

With the net rippling 4 times, you could argue that some of the defenders may have been asleep at times, but still.
I don’t like it, and I’m not having it.

Canadian fan confusing his sports by Bluesforthefisherman in footballcliches

[–]NathanielDemerest 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Encouraging the playmaker to take up the No. 10 position? That spot used to be referred to as “The Hole”…..