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Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie remember the former Liverpool manager Matt Beard who has died at the age of 47. Natasha Dowie who played under Beard with Liverpool, Charlton Athletic and Boston Breakers tells us about ‘Beardy’ and her experiences with him which started at the age of 17 when she joined Charlton Athletic. Tash followed Matt to Boston Breakers and Liverpool where she finished her career and talks to us about how she always wanted to make him proud. Senior Women’s football reporter Emma Sanders joins the podcast who got to know Matt while at university and their friendship off the pitch over the years, including pints at the pub! Former German international Julia Simic who played under Beard at West Ham tells us she went there because of Matt Beard and how he has heavily impacted her as a coach now.If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, information and support can be found at the BBC's Action Line. https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline

Manchester City’s worst start in 19 years and Graham Potter’s under threat at West Ham. Mark Chapman is joined by Joe Hart, Chris Sutton and The Observer football correspondent Rory Smith. They also tap into Arsenal and hear from a West Ham fan. Plus, Chappers is carrying an injury and Rory shares his ice cream recommendations.03:30 Did Man City go too defensive? 11:50 Are Man City lacking strength in depth? 16:10 Is Man City’s bad start going under the radar? 18:00 Joe Hart on whether Donnarumma should have done better 21:50 Is Arteta picking the right players? 27:10 Arsenal ‘not sure’ how to play with Gyökeres? 31:30 Does defensive team selection affect player mindset? 39:20 West Ham eyeing up a new manager 51:55 Would you rather be West Ham or Wolves right now?BBC Sounds / 5 Live EFL Cup commentaries: Tue 1945 Lincoln v Chelsea, Wed 1945 Huddersfield v Man City.

Gabriel Martinelli levels late on as Arsenal draw with Manchester City. Hear from him as Rick Edwards, Clinton Morrison and The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards chew the fat. Also catch up with Graham Potter as West Ham eye up managerial replacements. Wolves’ howling run continues, Watkins remains goalless and who wins the Ballon d’Or on Monday night?03:50 VAR for Mateta’s corner flag kick? 05:25 Arsenal level late on vs Man City 11:40 Should Pep have taken off Haaland? 16:10 Martinelli: “I want to be starting” 17:10 Does more rest mean better results? 23:45 Where does Pep rank in the best beard debate? 25:25 Half-time teaser 29:00 Is Potter about to be expelled from West Ham? 36:40 Wolves howling run continues 39:15 Villa struggle as Watkins remains goalless 40:40 What did we learn from Man Utd-Chelsea? 43:00 Who wins the Ballon d’Or?5 Live EFL Cup commentaries: Tue 1945 Lincoln v Chelsea, Wed 1945 Huddersfield v Man City.

Hello Football Daily listeners, we’d like to introduce you to The Wayne Rooney Show. If you like it then make sure you search for The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC Sounds and hit subscribe. In this episode, Wayne Rooney relives football’s fiercest grudge matches with Kelly Somers and Kae Kurd, just in time for Liverpool v Everton and Arsenal v Man City. From feeling sick before Merseyside derbies to locking Coleen out the house for hanging Liverpool flags up. He opens up on Pizzagate, smashing into opponents, and why his friendship with Steven Gerrard stopped at kick-off. Plus, why Jamie Carragher acted like Liverpool’s referee, why Arsenal’s squad is the strongest in the league, and why tiredness is no excuse before big games. Watch The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC Sport YouTube and iPlayer, or listen now on BBC Sounds.

Conor McNamara joins John Murray & Ali Bruce-Ball to talk football, travel & language. They reflect on their European adventures in the UEFA Champions League and look ahead to the Premier League weekend. Will Ali’s losing run end in Clash of the Commentators? There’s a ‘root and branch’ reform of the Great Glossary of Football Commentary. And the unintended pub names start rolling in! Get your suggestions in with WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk03:10 Ali bowled over by Bilbao hospitality 07:10 Conor’s big error at Everton’s new stadium 10:00 Working alongside Spanish radio commentators 11:50 5 Live Sport team catch the match ball! 14:25 Ali’s car crisis 16:30 Ali sets a European quiz question 21:40 Is Man Utd-Chelsea win or bust for Amorim? 26:05 Arsenal’s strength in depth takes on Man City 28:40 Clash of the Commentators 35:45 The Great Glossary gets a revamp! 45:20 Unintended pub names start rolling inBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Sat 20 Sep 1500 Brighton v Tottenham, Sat 20 Sep 1500 Wolves v Leeds on Sports Extra, Sat 20 Sep 1730 Man Utd v Chelsea, Sun 21 Sep 1400 Sunderland v Aston Villa, Sun 21 Sep 1400 Bournemouth v Newcastle on Sports Extra, Sun 21 Sep 1630 Arsenal v Man City.

Mark Chapman has reaction as Barcelona beat Newcastle 2-1 and Manchester City had a 2-0 victory over Napoli in the Champions League. Former Newcastle midfielder Isaac Hayden, former Premier League striker Dion Dublin, Spanish football expert Guillem Balague and John Murray talk Marcus Rashford shining for Barcelona with two brilliant goals. Hear from manager Hansi Flick on Rashford and Eddie Howe on where Newcastle needed to be better. Former Premier League midfielder Michael Brown watched Manchester City get the job done against 10 man Napoli on Kevin De Bruyne’s return, which was cut short due to a red card for captain Giovanni di Lorenzo. Plus Erling Haaland broke another record by becoming the quickest player to score 50 Champions League goals.Timecodes: 02:50 Rashford show 06:50 Selection issues for Newcastle? 10:45 Hansi Flick 13:00 Guillem on Rashford 18:20 Eddie Howe 25:45 Pep Guardiola 27:20 Haaland & more records brokenBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Sat 20 Sep 1500 Brighton v Tottenham, Sat 20 Sep 1500 Wolves v Leeds on Sports Extra, Sat 20 Sep 1730 Man Utd v Chelsea, Sun 21 Sep 1400 Sunderland v Aston Villa, Sun 21 Sep 1400 Bournemouth v Newcastle on Sports Extra, Sun 21 Sep 1630 Arsenal v Man City.

Alistair Bruce-Ball has reaction as Liverpool beat Atletico & Chelsea lose in Munich. Mark Schwarzer, Pat Nevin, Ian Dennis and Maz Farookhi join Ali after full-time.Liverpool leave it late once again, this time against Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid. Arne Slot’s side had surrendered a 2-0 lead before captain Virgil van Dijk headed in a 92nd minute winner. Hear from the Liverpool boss.Chelsea, meanwhile, struggled against a Harry Kane-inspired Bayern Munich. Two goals from the England captain, along with a Trevoh Chalobah own goal helped Vincent Kompany’s side to a 3-1 win, with Michael Olise shining for the hosts. Hear from Kompany on the brilliance of Kane, and get the thoughts of Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca.Timecodes: 00:40 Reaction from Anfield 02:20 Isak’s debut & Salah’s brilliance 06:55 Slot post-match 09:45 Kane shines in Bayern win over Chelsea 15:20 Kompany on Kane 16:15 Chelsea’s performance 19:00 Palmer v Olise 20:15 Maresca post-match 22:15 PSG thump Atalanta & Ajax hold Inter 25:25 Howe pre-BarcelonaBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Thu 18 Sep 2000 Newcastle v Barcelona, Thu 18 Sep 2000 Man City v Napoli on Sports Extra, Sat 20 Sep 1500 Brighton v Tottenham, Sat 20 Sep 1500 Wolves v Leeds on Sports Extra, Sat 20 Sep 1730 Man Utd v Chelsea, Sun 21 Sep 1400 Sunderland v Aston Villa, Sun 21 Sep 1400 Bournemouth v Newcastle on Sports Extra, Sun 21 Sep 1630 Arsenal v Man City.

Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Lyle Taylor talk EFL as Sheff Utd re-appoint Chris Wilder. Hear from the man himself, and did Ruben Selles deserve to go so soon? Also on the agenda, the EFL’s best beards, THAT John Mousinho / Will Still handshake and will Lee Trundle make it into the 72+ Ultimate All-Time EFL XI? Remember to send your suggestions and messages to us on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.01:00 Lyle Taylor the hat-trick hero! 03:30 Lyle explains his tiny shinpads 05:00 The EFL’s best beards 08:30 John Mousinho Will Still handshake steals the show 11:30 Jobi gets done like a kipper in the group chat 13:30 Chris Wilder returns to Sheffield United 21:20 Hear best bits from Chris Wilder’s presser 25:25 Will Lee Trundle make our Ultimate EFL XI? 30:25 Will Lyle’s hat-trick make 72PLUS 72MINUS? 35:50 Which manager would you not cross? 38:35 Imagining Jose Mourinho in the EFLBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Wed 17 Sep 2000 Bayern Munich v Chelsea, Thu 18 Sep 2000 Newcastle v Barcelona, Thu 18 Sep 2000 Man City v Napoli on Sports Extra, Sat 20 Sep 1500 Brighton v Tottenham, Sat 20 Sep 1500 Wolves v Leeds on Sports Extra, Sat 20 Sep 1730 Man Utd v Chelsea, Sun 21 Sep 1400 Sunderland v Aston Villa, Sun 21 Sep 1400 Bournemouth v Newcastle on Sports Extra, Sun 21 Sep 1630 Arsenal v Man City.

Steve Crossman is joined by Conor McNamara and Chris Sutton to reflect on Spurs’ 1-0 win over Villarreal in their Champions League return. The Independent’s Miguel Delaney gives his take on Thomas Frank’s first game in the competition, a solid Spurs defensive display, and the costly mistake from Villarreal keeper Luiz Junior - plus we hear directly from Frank. Paul Robinson and Alistair Bruce-Ball report from Bilbao as Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard come off the bench to seal Arsenal’s 2-0 victory at Athletic Club, with Mikel Arteta’s reaction included. John Bennett rounds up the rest of the Champions League action and we look ahead to Chelsea’s trip to Bayern MunichTIMECODES:   1:21 - Reflections on Thomas Frank's first UCL match  8:16 - Thomas Frank's post-match reaction  10:26 - John Bennett rounds up the other UCL results  17:23 - Paul Robinson and Alistair Bruce-Ball from Bilbao  19:47 - Mikel Arteta's post-match reaction  25:13 - Ian Dennis and Pat Nevin look ahead to Bayern Munich v Chelsea  29:06 - Audio of Reece James  32:21 - A round-up of the League Cup  33:54 - Henrik Pedersen's attempt to stay positive

Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Shay Given on a Monday Night Club episode which features former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes as a guest.He discusses the pressure on manager Ruben Amorim after an underwhelming start to the season. Then, Dean Smith joins to talk about his old club Aston Villa struggling and his current MLS side Charlotte FC flying high.The show also covers Noni Madueke's form at Arsenal and difficult times for Rangers under Russell Martin. Finally, Oli Mann from the Sheff United Way podcast describes how he feels about the reappointment of Chris Wilder at Bramall Lane.TIMECODES: 00:50 - Manchester United 08:45 - Paul Scholes joins 25:05 - Aston Villa  27:06 - Dean Smith joins 34:53 - Noni Madueke 46:03 - Rangers 52:52 - Sheffield UnitedCOMMENTARIES: 16 Sep - 1745 -Athletic Club v Arsenal in the Champions League on 5Live 16 Sep - 1945 - Sheffield Wednesday v Grimsby Town in the 3rd round of the EFL Cup on 5 Sports Extra  16 Sep - 2000 - Brentford v Aston Villa in the 3rd round of the EFL Cup on 5 Sports Extra 2 16 Sep - 2000 - Crystal Palace v Millwall in the 3rd round of the EFL Cup on 5 Sports Extra 3 17 Sep - 2000 - Bayern Munich v Chelsea in the Champions League on 5Live 17 Sep - 2000 - Swansea City v Nottingham Forest in the 3rd round of the EFL Cup on 5 Sports Extra  18 Sep - 2000 - Newcastle United v Barcelona in the Champions League on 5Live 18 Sep - 1950 - Manchester City v Napoli in the Champions League on 5 Sports Extra  20 Sep - 1500 - Brighton v Tottenham in the Premier League  20 Sep - 1730 - Manchester United v Chelsea in the Premier League 21 Sep - 1400 - Sunderland v Aston Villa in the Premier League 21 Sep - 1630 - Arsenal v Manchester City in the Premier League

Pressure mounts on Amorim & Liverpool leave it late again. Rick is joined by Nigel Reo-Coker & The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards.Goals from Phil Foden and Erling Haaland helped Pep Guardiola’s Man City breeze past local rivals Man Utd in the derby. Hear from the City boss, as well his counterpart Amorim, as pressure mounts on the latter.Liverpool needed a stoppage time Mo Salah penalty to get past Burnley as they leave it late once again. Hear from head coach Arne Slot.Arsenal kept pace at the top following a comfortable 3-0 win over Ange Postecoglou’s Nottingham Forest – Ange has his say on the defeat. Also get the thoughts of Graham Potter after a 3-0 home defeat against Thomas Frank’s Spurs.Timecodes: 03:50 Luke reflects on the Alexander Isak transfer saga 07:00 Amorim & Guardiola post-Manchester derby 09:10 Pressure mounts on Amorim 18:05 Haaland is back 22:40 Liverpool leave it late again 27:40 Slot post-Burnley 32:05 Arsenal breeze past Forest 37:15 Postecoglou post-Arsenal 41:45 Long throws cause chaos at the Gtech 45:45 West Ham brought back down to earth 51:40 Rest of the weekend’s action

What is Bruno Fernandes' approach to criticism and the opinions of others? The Manchester United midfielder sits down with Kelly Somers to talk about his childhood, his greatest memories and his views on parenting. From trying to nail down a starting place in Serie A, to an attack on players by fans at Sporting Lisbon, he discusses his mentality on and off the pitch and moments that have shaped him as a person.

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. They reflect on their trip to Serbia and look ahead to the return of the Premier League. Can John strike lucky again in Clash of the Commentators? What will be added to the Great Glossary of Football Commentary? And there’s a brand new feature… Get your suggestions in with WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk01:00 Ian’s journey down the tunnel in Serbia 07:00 ‘Memorable’ trip as England perform 10:15 How do Bellingham, Saka & Palmer get back in? 13:25 Scrabble boards at the ready! 16:30 5 Live commentaries as the Premier League returns 19:00 Do Liverpool start Isak over Ekitike? 22:40 Most surprising managerial exits? 29:00 Clash of the Commentators 37:40 Great Glossary of Football Commentary 46:25 A new feature… but will it catch on?BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Sat 1500 Everton v Aston Villa, Sat 1500 Newcastle v Wolves on Radio 5 Sports Extra, Sat 1730 West Ham v Tottenham, Sun 1400 Burnley v Liverpool, Sun 1630 Man City v Man Utd.Glossary so far: 2-0 is a dangerous score, After you Claude, All-Premier League affair, Aplomb, Bag/box of tricks, Brace, Brandished, Breaking the deadlock, Bundled over the line, Champions elect / champions apparent, Clinical finish, Commentator’s curse, Coupon buster, Cultured/Educated left foot, Denied by the woodwork, Draught excluder, Elimination line, Fellow countryman, Foot race, Formerly of this parish, Fox in the box, Free hit, Goalkeepers’ Union, Goalmouth scramble, Good touch for a big man, Honeymoon Period, In and around, In the shop window, Keeping ball under their spell, Keystone Cops defending, Languishing, Loitering with intent, Marching orders, Nestle in the bottom corner, Numbered derbies, Nutmeg, Opposite number, Park the bus, PK for penalty-kick, Postage stamp, Put it in the mixer, Put their laces through it, Rasping shot, Red wine not white wine, Relegation six-pointer, Rooted at the bottom, Route One, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Sending the goalkeeper the wrong way, Shooting boots, Sleeping giants, Slide rule pass, Small matter of, Spiders web, Stayed hit, Steepling, Stinging the palms, Stonewall penalty, Straight off the training ground, Stramash, Taking one for the team, Team that likes to play football, Throw their cap on it, Thruppenny bit head / 50p head, Towering header, Two good feet, Turning into a basketball match, Turning into a cricket score, Usher/Shepherd the ball out of play, Walking a disciplinary tightrope, Wand of a left foot, We’ve got a cup tie on our hands, Where the kookaburra sleeps, Where the owl sleeps, Winger in their pocket, Wrap foot around it, Your De Bruynes, your Gundogans etc.

Alistair Bruce-Ball is joined by Julien Laurens, Guillem Ballague and Mina Rzouki to discuss how European sides have fared in World Cup qualifying. Can we consider Norway dark horses after their 11-1 thrashing of Moldova? Are there any weaknesses in European champions, Spain? Will Italy qualify for their first World Cup in three cycles? Steve Cooper is in his first job since being sacked by Leicester City, how will he make his mark on the Danish Superliga? And can Cremense ‘do a Leicester’ with new signing Jamie Vardy? The team debate league matches being played abroad as the Spanish FA approve plans for Villareal v Barcelona to be played in Miami, USA. Plus, why are PSG and the French national team in disagreement? Time codes: 2’23 Steve Cooper joins Brondby 4’41 Are Norway World Cup dark horses? 11’25 Are Spain already World Cup favourites? 18’14 What’s happening with Camp Nou? 21’20 Should domestic league matches be played abroad? 33’12 Derby d’Italia weekend 35’50 Age is just a number for Modric and Vardy 48’30 PSG/ French national team disagreement

Steve Evans talks about his weight-loss journey and discusses his former clubs. He joins Aaron and Jobi to talk about which defenders make their ultimate EFL team. They discuss one of Steve’s former clubs, Peterborough, with the club currently bottom of League 1. They also look at the latest with Cardiff City at the top end of the league. Plus, with 3 teams in a share of the lead in League 2, can Swindon, Gillingham and Walsall stay there?TIME CODES:01:30 – Steve Evans’ weight loss journey 03:35 – Ultimate EFL XI 16:00 – Peterborough 27:25 – Top of League 1 36:00 – Top of League 2 45:20 – 72Plus/72Minus

Kelly Cates is joined by former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson, ex England defender Phil Jagielka and Senior Football reporter Ian Dennis as England thrash Serbia 5-0 in World Cup qualifying. Can this be classed as a statement victory and is anyone’s seat on the plane to the World Cup decided? Hear from the England captain Harry Kane, fellow goalscorer Ezri Konsa as well as Declan Rice and manager Thomas Tuchel. Plus, the panel discuss the managerial change at Nottingham Forest, with Ange Postecoglou coming in to replace the recently sacked Nuno Espirito Santo. Head of sport science during Postecoglou’s time at Celtic, Anton McElhone, tells us what Forest can expect from Ange’s leadership.Forest fan Ellie Molloson also joins the pod to discuss how the fanbase feel around the rapid changes at the club.Time codes: 0’24 Does the Thomas Tuchel era have lift off? 5’02 Phil Jagielka says Thomas Tuchel has a selection ‘headache’ 8’00 Who has put themselves in a good position for World Cup selection? 13’50 Harry Kane interview 16’40 Ezri Konsa interview after his first England goal 22’08 Declan Rice interview 28’32 Football correspondent John Murray on Serbian fan behaviour 30’10 Thomas Tuchel interview 32’27 The sacking of Nuno Espirito Santo and the appointment of Ange Postecoglou at Nottingham Forest 32’52 Former colleague of Ange Postecoglou, Anton McElhone 37’10 Forest fan, Ellie Molloson

Kelly Cates is joined by Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Andros Townsend to address the headlines from the international break. BBC Manchester United reporter Simon Stone tells us what went wrong for Andre Onana, as we ask who becomes their new number one?BBC Football tactics correspondent Umir Irfan joins the pod to suggest how new signing Senne Lammens might fit into the Manchester United team.Hear from Harry Kane and Thomas Tuchel ahead of Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Serbia. Is this Tuchel's biggest test so far as England manager?Plus, who was better at the age of 17- Michael Owen or Wayne Rooney? Time codes: 4'05 Andre Onana leaves Manchester United 7'47 Andros Townsend says Onana has been a "really good" goalkeeper- but his errors have been "comical" 10'16 Umir Irfan on Senne Lammens 18'27 Manchester City and the Premier League reach a settlement over rules that govern commercial deals  25'08 Who was better at the age of 17- Michael Owen or Wayne Rooney?  34'12 Harry Kane interview 45'10 Thomas Tuchel interview 50'02 Football correspondent John Murray ahead of England's World Cup qualifier

Maz Farookhi is joined by Nedum Onuoha to talk England, Scotland and Women’s Super League. Pat Nevin joins in the international conversation, while journalist Flo Lloyd-Hughes gets involved in the WSL chat. Also hear from England debutant Elliot Anderson, and after Everton beat Liverpool 4-1 in the Merseyside derby at Anfield, catch up with Everton’s Katja Snoeijs & Liverpool boss Gareth Taylor.01:35 Have England regressed under Tuchel? 13:10 Elliot Anderson: “I was really proud making my debut” 18:55 Scotland get ‘excellent’ point in Denmark 25:50 Women’s Super League returns 26:30 Everton’s Katja Snoeijs: “We were happy to play Liverpool first game” 29:20 Liverpool boss Gareth Taylor: “We were so in control” 37:25 Chelsea ‘machine’ beats Man City 42:05 Tough start for London City Lionesses 46:00 Will Arsenal be Chelsea’s closest challengers?BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Tue 9 Sep 1945 Serbia v England in World Cup Qualifying.

Ian Dennis is joined by former England defenders Matt Upson and Phil Jones after England’s 2-0 win over Andorra at Villa Park. Thomas Tuchel’s side stay top of Group K with 12 points and no goals conceded, but it was another flat performance against the world’s 174th-ranked side. Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson impressed on his debut, but questions remain about England’s lack of creativity and heavy reliance on Harry Kane. Plus, reaction from Thomas Tuchel, Elliot Anderson and Noni Madueke, and a look ahead to Tuesday’s tougher test away to Serbia.TIMECODES:0:41 – England’s flat display at Villa Park 10:50 – Noni Madueke reflects on the win 13:29 – Elliott Anderson’s debut assessed 19:29 – Thomas Tuchel gives his verdict 24:57 – Reaction from Elliott Anderson 27:35 – Closing thoughts from Villa Park

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. They hear from Thomas Tuchel and Dan Burn ahead of England v Andorra. Will John’s losing run in Clash of the Commentators finally come to an end? And the Great Glossary of Football Commentary returns. Get your suggestions in with WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk02:50 Parking problems 06:50 Arsenal ‘understandable’ approach at Anfield? 11:55 5 Live commentaries this international break 12:45 John Stones withdraws through injury 13:25 Thomas Tuchel on John Stones & Marc Guehi 16:00 Tuchel compares Andorra to chewing gum 17:55 Dan Burn on Alexander Isak leaving Newcastle 19:30 Who did it right? Isak or Guehi? 23:50 Are international commentaries the pinnacle? 27:25 Clash of the Commentators 33:50 Great Glossary of Football CommentaryBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Fri 5 Sep 1930 Chelsea v Man City in the WSL, Sat 6 Sep 1330 Arsenal v London City Lionesses in the WSL, Sat 6 Sep 1700 England v Andorra in World Cup Qualifying, Sun 7 Sep 1200 Liverpool v Everton in the WSL, Tue 9 Sep 1945 Serbia v England in World Cup Qualifying.Glossary so far: 2-0 is a dangerous score, After you Claude, All-Premier League affair, Aplomb, Bag/box of tricks, Brace, Brandished, Breaking the deadlock, Bundled over the line, Champions elect / champions apparent, Clinical finish, Commentator’s curse, Coupon buster, Cultured/Educated left foot, Denied by the woodwork, Draught excluder, Elimination line, Fellow countryman, Foot race, Formerly of this parish, Fox in the box, Free hit, Goalkeepers’ Union, Goalmouth scramble, Good touch for a big man, Honeymoon Period, In and around, In the shop window, Keeping ball under their spell, Keystone Cops defending, Languishing, Loitering with intent, Marching orders, Nestle in the bottom corner, Numbered derbies, Nutmeg, Opposite number, Park the bus, PK for penalty-kick, Postage stamp, Put it in the mixer, Put their laces through it, Rasping shot, Red wine not white wine, Relegation six-pointer, Rooted at the bottom, Route One, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Sending the goalkeeper the wrong way, Shooting boots, Sleeping giants, Slide rule pass, Small matter of, Spiders web, Stayed hit, Steepling, Stinging the palms, Stonewall penalty, Straight off the training ground, Stramash, Team that likes to play football, Throw their cap on it, Thruppenny bit head / 50p head, Towering header, Two good feet, Turning into a basketball match, Turning into a cricket score, Usher/Shepherd the ball out of play, Walking a disciplinary tightrope, Wand of a left foot, We’ve got a cup tie on our hands, Where the kookaburra sleeps, Where the owl sleeps, Winger in their pocket, Wrap foot around it, Your De Bruynes, your Gundogans etc.