
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.
Yesterday • 1 hr 12 min
Fearing for Fulham, goal celebrations in the shower & the Repatriation of Richard Keys
August 4, 2026 • 54 min
Money-grabbing gargoyles, John Stones' meta-knackered shoulder & Farmer Alan Shearer
July 29, 2026 • 1 hr 10 min
Free Dreamland episode: The joy of watching football on holiday
July 23, 2026 • 54 min
Secondary goal celebrations & the "we talk about" epidemic: The listeners' loves & hates
July 20, 2026 • 1 hr 18 min
Tom Cruise's FIFA-speak, Messi's grassing & the Pure World Cup 2026 XI
July 16, 2026 • 54 min
(Over)familiar failings, the freshest possible World Cup final & Luis Figo vs T. rex
July 14, 2026 • 48 min
A little bit all at sea, gyroscope magnitudes & Joe Cole on the pyramids
July 9, 2026 • 50 min
The Aguirre noise, lungbusting thresholds & the Penalty Miss XI
July 6, 2026 • 1 hr 7 min
1,114 Dan Burns, retro World Cup controversy & the most unsatisfying noise of the tournament