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Listen in the appAdam Hurrey is joined on the Adjudication Panel by Charlie Eccleshare and David Walker. On the agenda: an FA Cup final that will live short in the memory, a confident prediction of West Ham's short-term future, some 4/10 football chat from politicians, serviceable Premier League back-up strikers' names in ski equipment, Adam Wharton’s unexpected backflip, some classic early news of England's World Cup camp, and a roving Richard Keys in London.
Meanwhile, the panel indulge in a brief history of the between-the-legs flicked finish in English football.
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"Labour's laboured footballspeak, thumpable scorelines & penalty pop-ups" is an episode of Football Cliches. Runtime 57 min. Published May 18, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.