"John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. They share their experiences of Macclesfield's FA Cup triumph and have their say on the Michael Carrick & Liam Rosenior appointments. John is getting ready for his trip to the Arctic. There's Clash of the Commentators controversy, more unintended pub names, and which commentary phrases will end up in our Great Glossary? Suggestions welcome on WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk"
"01:40 Macclesfield sprinkle the magic 09:40 Thoughts on Michael Carrick & Liam Rosenior 15:15 5 Live commentaries this weekend 18:05 John prepares for the Arctic! 21:40 Unintended pub names & railway stations 27:25 Clash of the Commentators 35:10 Great Glossary of Football Commentary 42:00 John's FA Cup error! 5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Sat 1500 Tottenham v West Ham, Sat 1500 Chelsea v Brentford on Sports Extra, Sat 1730 Nottingham Forest v Arsenal, Sun 1400 Wolves v Newcastle,"
"Great Glossary of Football Commentary: DIVISION ONE Back to square one, Bosman, Cruyff Turn, Cultured/educated left foot, Dead-ball specialist, Draught excluder, Elastico/flip-flap Fox in the box, Giving the goalkeeper the eyes, Head tennis, Hibs it, In a good moment, In behind, Magic of the FA Cup, The Maradona, Off their line, Olimpico, Onion bag, Panenka, Park the bus,"
Macclesfield produced a memorable FA Cup performance. Reactions to the Michael Carrick and Liam Rosenior appointments are recorded. A detailed schedule lists multiple 5 Live and Sports Extra commentaries across the weekend and midweek fixtures. Travel content includes preparation for an Arctic trip and travel-related anecdotes such as unintended pub names and railway station observations. A Clash of the Commentators controversy is noted. A Great Glossary of Football Commentary compiles phrases across Division One and Division Two, ranging from tactical terms to colourful broadcast turns of phrase. Contact details for listener suggestions are provided via WhatsApp voicenotes and email.
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