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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 253 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsFootballSoccer | |||

The pod welcomes the writer, esteemed pintsman and creator of Dead Pubs, Jimmy McIntosh, for the latest edition of Mesut Haaland Dicks, as he chooses his six personal fascinations and irritations of football.
Among Jimmy's selections are the nuances... more
Adam Hurrey is joined on the Adjudication Panel by Charlie Eccleshare and Nick Miller. On the agenda: a new shade of yellow card is invented, VAR delays in Roman times, legendary goalscorers' names in police documentaries, Neil Warnock's ultra-obscur... more
Adam Hurrey is joined on the midweek Adjudication Panel by Charlie Eccleshare and James Maw. On the agenda: the official start to the business end of the season, Wolves getting people whispering, Evann Guessand's very precise transfer clause, other p... more
The pod welcomes TNT Sports co-commentator Lucy Ward for the latest edition of Mesut Haaland Dicks, as she chooses her six personal fascinations and irritations of football.
Among Lucy's selections are the joy of young players making their senior de... more
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Is it a podcast about football or a podcast about language? Well, I’d say it’s a bit of both, really. If you love the beautiful game and you love our beautiful language, then this is the podcast for you. Absolute class.
Been listening for a while but now find myself skipping many as the format and voices have become so repetitive. Thrives best when there are guests and new voices for the regulars to react too otherwise begins to feel a bit stale over time.
Been recommending this to my mate for ages - he’s finally listened and got it instantly. So many of us fans are exactly like this. Pedantic, encyclopaedic memories, all good fun.
What a podcast this is by the way. Absolute listening gold. Love it.
Been listening off and on and heard this referred to and couldn’t even speculate what it might be. By chance I caught my first MHD episode today and now I want a notification whenever one of these drops. Fits perfectly with my Grumpy Old Woman persona 😆
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A sharp, humorous deep-dive into football's language and storytelling. Episodes explore how pundits talk about form, the ethics and quirks of coaching and academy culture, and the social dynamics that shape fan narratives. Themes span co-commentary rhythms, football culture trivia, and the way buzzwords and clichés drive everyday conversations about the game. Noteworthy is the trio's banter-driven approach, blending analysis with playful, insider humor that often turns casual phrases into recurring talking points. This show stands out for its encyclopedic vocabulary, witty segments, and willingness to critique media language while staying endlessly entertaining for fans who love football's linguistics.
Potential listeners should expect a n... more
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Recent guests on Football Cliches include:
1. Lucy Ward
2. Dave Kitson
3. Éanna Hardwicke
4. Shane Todd
5. Dan Gallant
6. Ebony Rainford-Brent
7. Vittorio Angelone
8. Rob Morgan
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