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How to Use (and Abuse) The Language of Football

(Author) Adam Hurrey
Format: Hardcover
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The long-awaited follow-up to Football ClichésAdam Hurrey's cult classic about the language of football. Does language evolve? Yes, it does. Will it ever be acceptable for a football commentator to call a shot that bounces before it goes in 'a screamer'? No, it will not. With tongue firmly-in-cheek, Adam Hurrey sets off to define the definitive rules of the language of football. He will answer the big questions such as: Is it acceptable to say a player is 'breaking their silence' (it's complicated), can headers can be 'lashed' (anatomically impossible), whether a penalty shootout could ever be described as 'late drama' (truly abhorrent), how many games constitute a 'bumper' day of Premier League action (minimum of eight) and just how big a deficit constitutes 'a mountain to climb' (certainly not Liverpool going 1-0 down at home to Wolves in the third minute, Sky Sports.) Playful yet deadly serious, follow Hurrey as he rules on countless infringements - both glaring and subtle - of football's linguistic laws.

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Publisher:
Headline Publishing Group
Format:
Hardcover
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781035408351
Publish year:
2024
Publish date:
Sept. 26, 2024

Adam Hurrey

Adam Hurrey is a British writer and humorist known for his witty and insightful commentary on sports culture. He is the author of "Football Clichés," a popular blog and book that explores the humorous and repetitive language used in football media. Hurrey's writing style is characterized by his clever wordplay, keen observations, and ability to find humor in everyday situations. His work has had a significant impact on the sports writing genre, bringing a fresh and entertaining perspective to the world of football commentary. "Football Clichés" remains his most famous and widely acclaimed work, solidifying his reputation as a leading voice in sports humor and satire.

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