Do You Speak Football?

2018-05-10 Sports & Recreation

Author : Tom Williams
Release : 2018-05-10
Genre : Sports & Recreation
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 207/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Do You Speak Football? by : Tom Williams

Download or read book Do You Speak Football? written by Tom Williams. This book was released on 2018-05-10. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'At last, the definitive guide to football phraseology across the world... Sparky and very funny.' Paul Hayward, Daily Telegraph ''Amusing and informative in equal measure.' Oliver Kay, The Times An expertly compiled and utterly fascinating compendium of the weird and wonderful words and phrases used to describe football around the world. To speak football is to speak a language of a thousand tongues... In this ground-breaking global glossary of football words and phrases, you'll discover the rich, quirky and joyously creative language used by fans, commentators and players across the world. From placing a shot 'where the owl sleeps' in Brazil, to what it means to use your 'chocolate leg' in the Netherlands, via Wembley-Tor – a phrase adopted by Germans to describe a dubious goal – this comprehensively researched book will entertain and inform in equal measure. Discover the unfortunate Finnish term for a holding midfielder, what it means when South Korean fans get nostalgic about a 'Leeds season' and why Dundee United supporters should keep their heads down in Nigeria. With over 700 terms from 89 countries (including 29 ways to describe a nutmeg), this is the definitive guide to the global language of football.

Do You Speak Football?

2024-02-15 Sports & Recreation

Author : Tom Williams
Release : 2024-02-15
Genre : Sports & Recreation
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 245/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Do You Speak Football? by : Tom Williams

Download or read book Do You Speak Football? written by Tom Williams. This book was released on 2024-02-15. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Sparky and very funny... At last, the definitive guide to football phraseology across the world...' Paul Hayward, five-time Sports Journalists' Association Writer of the Year A new edition of a fascinating round-the-world exploration of the weird and wonderful language of football, with new entertaining entries and a foreword by renowned Dutch midfielder (and polyglot) Clarence Seedorf. To speak football is to speak a language of a thousand tongues... In this new and revised global glossary of football words and phrases, discover the rich, quirky and joyously creative language used by fans, commentators and players across the world. From placing a shot 'where the owl sleeps' in Brazil, to what it means to use your 'chocolate leg' in the Netherlands, via 'Anglican' – a phrase adopted by Czechs to describe a disputed goal – and the now ubiquitous 'it's coming home', this comprehensively researched book entertains and informs in equal measure. Discover why a 'café crème' is more than a classic bistro order, what it means when an Indian coach uses his 'brain weapon' and why Dundee United supporters should keep their heads down in Nigeria. With over 750 terms from 89 countries (including 29 ways to describe a nutmeg), this is the definitive guide to the global language of football.

Do You Speak Football?

2014 Soccer

Author : Richard Pendry
Release : 2014
Genre : Soccer
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 908/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Do You Speak Football? written by Richard Pendry. This book was released on 2014. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A humorous illustrated soccer phrasebook which allows the reader/fan to shout, bellow and wail various key football phrases in 7 key languages. This book contains around 24 key phrases, each translated into colloquial Spanish, German, Dutch, Italian, French and Portuguese, each with a phonetic pronunciation guide and an appropriate illustration.

How to Speak Football

2016-09-06 Sports & Recreation

Author : Sally Cook
Release : 2016-09-06
Genre : Sports & Recreation
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 00X/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book How to Speak Football written by Sally Cook. This book was released on 2016-09-06. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From "ankle breaker” to “zebra,” How to Speak Football includes over 125 football terms paired with amusing illustrations that decode the words and phrases that fly around the field. The “Sidelines” sections sprinkled throughout the book will teach you fun trivia about the history of the sport, the stories behind football players’ nicknames, the most famous touchdown celebrations, and much more! The terms included in the book range from the well-known, like “blitz” and “punt,” to the more uncommon such as: -Alligator arms: A term coaches, players, and television commentators frequently use to describe—and disparage—a receiver who keeps his arms protectively tucked in close to his ribs, instead of stretched out to catch the ball. -Chain gang: The officials on the sideline who hold the yardage and down markers. -Pancake: A forceful block, usually by an offensive lineman, tight end, or fullback, that sets an opposing lineman completely on his back, taking him out of play. A fantastic blend of funny anecdotes and entertaining bits of history and trivia, Sally Cook and Ross MacDonald's book is the perfect gift for all the football lovers in your life, fantasy fanatics, or any of the growing number of fans who are gravitating toward this exciting sport!

Get Your Own Damn Beer, I'm Watching the Game!

2005-08-15 Sports & Recreation

Author : Holly Robinson Peete
Release : 2005-08-15
Genre : Sports & Recreation
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 635/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Get Your Own Damn Beer, I'm Watching the Game! by : Holly Robinson Peete

Download or read book Get Your Own Damn Beer, I'm Watching the Game! written by Holly Robinson Peete. This book was released on 2005-08-15. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide for women football fans explains each component of the game of football, describes the role of each position player, outlines common plays, and provides descriptions of some of the most memorable moments in NFL history.

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