Spanking Goals & Toe Pokes: Football Sayings Explained

The book lists and explains more than 800 of the sayings that football commentators use. This is an enjoyable reference tool which can increase readers’ understanding of English language football commentaries and colloquial English expressions in general. This book is for people who love watching football on television and / or listening to radio commentaries, and who would like some explanation of the meaning of some of the words and phrases which they hear, and which they certainly did not learn in school.

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Tommy Martin is a fully qualified British football coach and author from Newcastle England, with over 35 years experience playing and coaching in many countries, such as England, Jersey, the U.S.A, Australia, and Thailand. He holds certified licences from the English Football Association, U.E.F.A. and the American Soccer Federation. He also holds a certificate in sports management and sports injuries and a degree in physical education.