Pundits' jargon that drives you mad .

[BobG]

Or bloody John Motson tonight. Again. That bloke has had verbal diarroeah for decades. It pours out of every orifice. And he's a past master at hyperbolically stating the bleeding obvious too. Tonights effort was the claim that some Bradford bloke had put over 'a perfectly placed' cross. No he chuffing hadn't you blind pillock. Every single sod jumping for it, defenders and attackers alike, missed the chuff 'cos it was too bloody high.

I've cordially loathed the bloke for aeons. I still do. he'd be brilliant if he stuffed his gob with tow and just gave us a couple of stats and his deeply irrelevant ancient history stupid facts each time.

BobG

[andysly]

A new one thats getting popular is "game management".
Mourinho brought the word "group" to describe his team/squad.
Talking about what you need to do to win a "football match", no need.....it's not a game of cricket

[Metalmicky]

"Boots on the ground......."

Not football related (tenuous link with boots) but always drives me potty........

[The Red Baron]

Another one- probably of American origin - is "when the rubber hits the road." Meaning when something starts in earnest.

So far mainly used by politicians, but I can envisage a football manager using it when discussing the start of a season.

[Donnywolf]

... and of course "stepped up to the Plate" another import from USA and Baseball in particular of course

[The Red Baron]

... and of course "stepped up to the Plate" another import from USA and Baseball in particular of course

Also any reference to Ballpark as in "Ballpark Figures."

[IDM]

Maybe someone can set up a pundit/commentator jargon bingo sheet, that we can print off and use with MotD and/or the FLS?

[Wiltshire Exile]

And what about when players change/leave clubs?

Question: And what persuaded you to sign for XYZ FC?

1. I bought into the ethos of the club. No you didn't, they offered you more money than anyone else!

2. After I spoke with the manager, I want to be a part of what they are trying to build. No you don't, they offered you more money than anyone else!

3. After I spoke with the chairman I decided that I want to be a part of the project. No you don't, they offered you more money than anyone else!

4. I have been in contact with a number of clubs but XYZ FC appealed to me the most. Why? Because they offered me more money than anyone else!

You get my drift?

Why is it that players, at all levels, just cannot admit that they move for the money? Nothing wrong in looking for more money, so why not just say so, instead of all this crap about projects and ethos?

[graingrover]

  When my agent contacted me about moving here it was a no brainer ! ( I bet)!

[Wiltshire Exile]

  When my agent contacted me about moving here it was a no brainer ! ( I bet)!

 

[The Red Baron]

And what about when players change/leave clubs?

Question: And what persuaded you to sign for XYZ FC?

1. I bought into the ethos of the club. No you didn't, they offered you more money than anyone else!

2. After I spoke with the manager, I want to be a part of what they are trying to build. No you don't, they offered you more money than anyone else!

3. After I spoke with the chairman I decided that I want to be a part of the project. No you don't, they offered you more money than anyone else!

4. I have been in contact with a number of clubs but XYZ FC appealed to me the most. Why? Because they offered me more money than anyone else!

You get my drift?

Why is it that players, at all levels, just cannot admit that they move for the money? Nothing wrong in looking for more money, so why not just say so, instead of all this crap about projects and ethos?

Point taken, and we all know what they really mean. However if a player came out and said  "I moved for money" fans and the media would accuse them of being mercenary. Even though they are only being honest. Remember Ashley Cole?

[RedRover45]

'Puts his foot through the ball'. No, he doesn't actually.

'Hes hit the woodwork'.  Majority of frames these days are metal.

[Wiltshire Exile]

And what about when players change/leave clubs?

Question: And what persuaded you to sign for XYZ FC?

1. I bought into the ethos of the club. No you didn't, they offered you more money than anyone else!

2. After I spoke with the manager, I want to be a part of what they are trying to build. No you don't, they offered you more money than anyone else!

3. After I spoke with the chairman I decided that I want to be a part of the project. No you don't, they offered you more money than anyone else!

4. I have been in contact with a number of clubs but XYZ FC appealed to me the most. Why? Because they offered me more money than anyone else!

You get my drift?

Why is it that players, at all levels, just cannot admit that they move for the money? Nothing wrong in looking for more money, so why not just say so, instead of all this crap about projects and ethos?

Point taken, and we all know what they really mean. However if a player came out and said  "I moved for money" fans and the media would accuse them of being mercenary. Even though they are only being honest. Remember Ashley Cole?

Ah yes, Ashley Cole and his "I almost crashed my car when they only offered me £55,000 per week" statement............or something like that. I don't know why we get all worked up about players' wages, but I certainly find it a fascinating topic, I must admit!
But would fans really think of them as mercenary? With most players on quite short contracts, (2-3 years?), some have no option but to move around and to get the best deal. Nowt wrong in that, eh? Just be honest about it, that's all fans ask!

Sorry, gone off topic!

[Filo]

And what about when players change/leave clubs?

Question: And what persuaded you to sign for XYZ FC?

1. I bought into the ethos of the club. No you didn't, they offered you more money than anyone else!

2. After I spoke with the manager, I want to be a part of what they are trying to build. No you don't, they offered you more money than anyone else!

3. After I spoke with the chairman I decided that I want to be a part of the project. No you don't, they offered you more money than anyone else!

4. I have been in contact with a number of clubs but XYZ FC appealed to me the most. Why? Because they offered me more money than anyone else!

You get my drift?

Why is it that players, at all levels, just cannot admit that they move for the money? Nothing wrong in looking for more money, so why not just say so, instead of all this crap about projects and ethos?

Point taken, and we all know what they really mean. However if a player came out and said  "I moved for money" fans and the media would accuse them of being mercenary. Even though they are only being honest. Remember Ashley Cole?

Ah yes, Ashley Cole and his "I almost crashed my car when they only offered me £55,000 per week" statement............or something like that. I don't know why we get all worked up about players' wages, but I certainly find it a fascinating topic, I must admit!
But would fans really think of them as mercenary? With most players on quite short contracts, (2-3 years?), some have no option but to move around and to get the best deal. Nowt wrong in that, eh? Just be honest about it, that's all fans ask!

Sorry, gone off topic!

Yes, he does have an option, £55k a week for 3 years?

It would take us mere mortals living in the real world a hundred years to earn that kind of money, thats why folk get worked up over players wages