Author Topic: Worst Transfer Window Jargon (Read 5697 times)

Jookie · « **Reply #120 on:** August 23, 2023, 02:28:10 pm »

'Dereliction of duty' was something that became popular when describing a club's reluctance to buy for a perceived gap in the squad.

Feels a tad strong for what amounts to a bit of a difference of opinion.

Luckily not seen it much this summer but expect a return of 'Dereliction of duty' in early September

GinKop · « **Reply #121 on:** August 23, 2023, 02:54:54 pm »

"Come and get me plea..."

TheMissionary · « **Reply #122 on:** August 23, 2023, 03:42:50 pm »

Quote from: Henry Kissinger on August 22, 2023, 09:19:48 pm

Pele has to be one of them surely.

Indeed, but I thought we were just keeping it local(ish). And I'm only Shirley at the weekends.

Terry de Niro · « **Reply #123 on:** August 23, 2023, 03:51:07 pm »

Where's the Babel Copter?

coolbyrne · « **Reply #124 on:** August 23, 2023, 04:15:28 pm »

"Value in the market"
"Doesn't pass the eye test"
"Embarrassing"
"EXCLUSIVE:"
"release clause"
"I rate the window x/10"

Plus any statistical chart.

Kenny's Jacket · « **Reply #125 on:** August 23, 2023, 04:36:30 pm »

Quote from: Draex on August 23, 2023, 12:42:25 pm

when we win the transfer window.

SouthDerryLaggo · « **Reply #126 on:** August 23, 2023, 06:18:11 pm »

Quote from: BarryCrocker on August 23, 2023, 06:29:26 am

We'll get our money back in jersey sales alone.

yes. This doesn't even make sense

red1977 · « **Reply #127 on:** August 23, 2023, 06:30:38 pm »

Liverpool to make "SHOCK" move for 30m defender.

Son of Spion · « **Reply #128 on:** August 23, 2023, 06:51:10 pm »

I like it when we are 'preparing to swoop' for a target player.

I imagine the transfer boys perched on the Main Stand roof awaiting the right moment to swoop down and snatch their target like a hungry pterodactyl.

reddebs · « **Reply #129 on:** August 23, 2023, 08:03:49 pm »

It'll be interesting to see

coolbyrne · « **Reply #130 on:** August 23, 2023, 11:56:44 pm »

'Copium'

The North Bank · « **Reply #131 on:** August 24, 2023, 01:17:33 am »

Chelsea “gazump” Arsenal to sign Mudryk .

Mudryk cost £90m but is seen as a “franchise player” .

kezzy · « **Reply #132 on:** August 24, 2023, 06:37:25 am »

Generational talent and the off season both do my head in. Back in the day you would just say he’s a great player and the season’s ended. More Americanisation of the English language. I’m still not having a Marathon being called a Snickers or Opal fruits being called Starburst. 😃

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #133 on:** August 24, 2023, 08:21:58 am »

It not your money.

Kenny's Jacket · « **Reply #134 on:** August 24, 2023, 08:47:42 am »

Quote from: kezzy on August 24, 2023, 06:37:25 am

Generational talent and the off season both do my head in. Back in the day you would just say he’s a great player and the season’s ended. More Americanisation of the English language. I’m still not having a Marathon being called a Snickers or Opal fruits being called Starburst. 😃

A man after my own heart

Sir Capon of Debaser · « **Reply #135 on:** August 24, 2023, 11:33:01 am »

Quote from: kezzy on August 24, 2023, 06:37:25 am

Generational talent and the off season both do my head in. Back in the day you would just say he’s a great player and the season’s ended. More Americanisation of the English language. I’m still not having a Marathon being called a Snickers or Opal fruits being called Starburst. 😃

In Germany theyve bastardised the lot. Snickers are called ‘Racers’ and Mars Bars are ‘Titans’. Kit Kats are ‘Choco Breaks’ and Twixs are ‘Jives’

I say Germany, I mean Aldi which we all know translates as ‘Germany in a Bungalow’

redgriffin73 · « **Reply #136 on:** August 24, 2023, 12:00:02 pm »

Quote from: Son of Spion on August 23, 2023, 06:51:10 pm

I like it when we are 'preparing to swoop' for a target player.

I imagine the transfer boys perched on the Main Stand roof awaiting the right moment to swoop down and snatch their target like a hungry pterodactyl.

Similar to "unveiling a player" - I'd love to see a signing video of a player appearing from behind a magician's cloak with a loud TA-DA!

Boaty McBoatface · « **Reply #137 on:** August 24, 2023, 02:20:27 pm »

Quote from: redgriffin73 on August 24, 2023, 12:00:02 pm

Similar to "unveiling a player" - I'd love to see a signing video of a player appearing from behind a magician's cloak with a loud TA-DA!

This is pretty close...

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/aBD7ujv0RaM" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/aBD7ujv0RaM</a>

sinnermichael · « **Reply #138 on:** August 24, 2023, 02:53:20 pm »

The phrase "Premier League proven" does my head in when it comes to buying a player or looking at a new manager, as if it's a different sport over here or something. The likes of Souness and Merson are the worst for this type of shite. They don't know "our game".

David in Edinburgh · « **Reply #139 on:** August 24, 2023, 06:03:08 pm »

Anything said on Sky.

redgriffin73 · « **Reply #140 on:** August 25, 2023, 02:42:37 pm »

Quote from: Boaty McBoatface on August 24, 2023, 02:20:27 pm

This is pretty close...

Brilliant, needs to be done more

Just listened to a TAW preview of our Newcastle game and a guy on there said it would be "literally criminal" if we don't sign another player. Not sure it'll hold up in court but we'll see...

Flaccido Dongingo · « **Reply #141 on:** August 25, 2023, 02:47:36 pm »

Odemwingie is parked outside Loftus Road.

klopptopia · « **Reply #142 on:** August 25, 2023, 03:07:51 pm »

Quote from: redgriffin73 on August 25, 2023, 02:42:37 pm

Brilliant, needs to be done more

Just listened to a TAW preview of our Newcastle game and a guy on there said it would be "literally criminal" if we don't sign another player. Not sure it'll hold up in court but we'll see...

Incorrect and overuse of the word "Litterally" is one of my biggest pet peaves in life in general.

One thing when I was on twitter I hates was the "Welcome Player X" tweet. Do we really need to welcome them on social media. Literally drove me mad.

classycarra · « **Reply #143 on:** August 25, 2023, 03:08:49 pm »

Quote from: klopptopia on August 25, 2023, 03:07:51 pm

Incorrect and overuse of the word "Litterally" is one of my biggest pet peaves in life in general.

literally this

cissesbeard · « **Reply #144 on:** August 25, 2023, 03:12:18 pm »

not transfer window related but i hate 'top bins'

redgriffin73 · « **Reply #145 on:** August 25, 2023, 03:13:48 pm »

Not really jargon but this year's obsession with photoshopping potential players in the club's kit is doing my head in. Now we have pictures floating around the ether of Caicedo and Lavia in a Liverpool kit till the end of time ffs. No need, I can imagine what they'll look like if they sign.

Tobelius · « **Reply #146 on:** August 25, 2023, 03:15:40 pm »

Quote from: Boaty McBoatface on August 24, 2023, 02:20:27 pm

This is pretty close...

Oh look,La Magia it's Tanti Catorla

classycarra · « **Reply #147 on:** August 25, 2023, 04:21:49 pm »

Quote from: cissesbeard on August 25, 2023, 03:12:18 pm

not transfer window related but i hate 'top bins'

same. likewise (and i think this may have a rawk autocorrect so i'll split it) tekk/ers

Flaccido Dongingo · « **Reply #148 on:** August 25, 2023, 04:23:29 pm »

Quote from: cissesbeard on August 25, 2023, 03:12:18 pm

not transfer window related but i hate 'top bins'

Comes from that Soccer AM bollocks doesn't it?

El_Macca_17 · « **Reply #149 on:** August 26, 2023, 08:25:12 am »

'Cheeky bid'.

It’s a bid, maybe a low one but it can’t be cheeky.

Nitramdorf · « **Reply #150 on:** August 26, 2023, 09:05:24 am »

The words "Man City have signed....."
Fucking disgraceful.

ScouserAtHeart · « **Reply #151 on:** August 27, 2023, 03:23:14 pm »

"Still an appetite"