Football Cliches

Adam Hurrey & Goalhanger

Topics: Soccer

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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

Latest episodeTV-game trims, lower-case shirt names & a debate that never dies: The listeners' loves & hatesOctober 29, 2026 · 64 min

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Latest episodes

1. TV-game trims, lower-case shirt names & a debate that never dies: The listeners' loves & hatesOctober 29, 2026 · 64 min
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