Ultras
The term ‘ultras‘ is used to describe a branch of football fans who demonstrate great fervour in their passion for a club by creating loud, colourful displays during matches. While it is not always the case, some ultra groups have a tendency towards hooliganism and are associated with organised crime.
Under the cosh
If a team is ‘under the cosh’ they are enduring severe pressure during a game and defending resolutely against wave after wave of attacks.
Example: “When Roy Keane was sent off, Manchester United spent the rest of the game under the cosh.”
Unplayable
1. When a player is described as being ‘unplayable’ it means that they are performing so well that they cannot be contained.
Example: “Zlatan Ibrahimovic was unplayable in his prime. He could do what he wanted.”
2. When a football pitch is in such a bad condition that a game of football cannot be played on it.
Wardrobe
In football, the term wardrobe is used to describe a defender who is massive in stature and who blocks and clears every ball that comes into their area. Manchester United centre-back Harry Maguire is affectionately referred to as ‘the Wardrobe’ by Red Devils fans.
WAG
The term WAG means ‘wives and girlfriends’, referring to the partners of footballers.
Worldy
A ‘worldy’ is another term a goal that is considered to be of world-class quality. Worldies tend to be long-range shots, but they can also be difficult manoevres such as bicycle kicks.
Example: “Wayne Rooney has curled in a worldy from 35 yards. Sensational goal.”
xG
A modern statistical measurement, xG is an abbreviation for ‘Expected Goals’.
YouTube footballer
A ‘YouTube footballer’ (sometimes ‘YouTuber’) is a player who appears to attempt complicated things on the pitch solely for the purpose of their highlight reel rather than the good of the team. It is a derogatory tag that is fixed to players who are perceived to be selfish. Former Liverpool captain Graeme Souness famous described Paul Pogba as a YouTube footballer.
Yo-yo club
A yo-yo club is one which is always capable of earning promotion but cannot seem to maintain its status in the higher division. Therefore they are regularly promoted and relegated. Manchester City, West Bromwich Albion, Crystal Palace and Birmingham City are notable historic examples of yo-yo clubs in England.
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