
Adam Hurrey & Goalhanger
Deconstructing the gloriously unique language of football – the words, the phrases and the tiny things you didn't think you cared about – with Adam Hurrey, Charlie Eccleshare & David Walker. Visit nordvpn.com/cliches to get four extra months on a two-year plan with NordVPN
Listen guide
Football Cliches is a soccer podcast from Adam Hurrey & Goalhanger. Hit play on the latest episode above, or follow the show to get a heads-up when a new one drops.
June 15, 2026 • 47 min
The BBC/ITV truce, World Cup life-bursting & Tina Turner's spot-kick record
June 11, 2026 • 1 hr 0 min
Giant lanyards & England camp mood updates: The listeners' World Cup loves & hates
June 9, 2026 • 51 min
England's Florida scoreboard XI, niche FIFA metrics & watching the World Cup in 4D
June 4, 2026 • 1 hr 42 min
June 2, 2026 • 45 min
Stutter steps in Budapest, Switzerland on Saturdays & Keysey's final sign-off
May 27, 2026 • 51 min
The VAR-monitor jog & fans coming in peace: The listeners' loves & hates
May 25, 2026 • 51 min
Spurs circling the drain, European hangover defiance & farmers taking penalties
May 20, 2026 • 46 min
Unleash the Arsenal long-reads, Spygate super-schadenfreude & a Bundesliga hoax
May 18, 2026 • 57 min
Labour's laboured footballspeak, thumpable scorelines & penalty pop-ups