I’ve long wanted to get away from ‘gritty soundbites’ which serve no purpose. And I think it’s catching because when the players (under Wilder, both times) were interviewed, they repeated the same phrases. And like you, I often find myself thinking “what does that even mean?”
There was a great article in today’s “Times” by Martin Samuels about why football supporters no longer “just enjoy the 90 minutes” and have to struggle to identify reasons why they don’t want to attend any more. (Sorry I can’t link it as it’s behind a paywall). Basically it was saying ignore all the soundbites from Fifa, the FA, the clubs, the managers, etc, but just go along, support your team, and enjoy watching football for 90 minutes.
And then . . . hopefully . . . not have to listen to clichés – which can definitely go into Room 101.
Great article. Well written. The many current cliches will take a long time to eradicate but many supporters will, probably, remain comfortable with such long standing utterances.
Good luck to the new manager and thanks to CW for a wonderful reign.
Great article. Glad I discovered this substack.
Thanks, Alex
Hear, hear! (pardon the cliché!)
I’ve long wanted to get away from ‘gritty soundbites’ which serve no purpose. And I think it’s catching because when the players (under Wilder, both times) were interviewed, they repeated the same phrases. And like you, I often find myself thinking “what does that even mean?”
There was a great article in today’s “Times” by Martin Samuels about why football supporters no longer “just enjoy the 90 minutes” and have to struggle to identify reasons why they don’t want to attend any more. (Sorry I can’t link it as it’s behind a paywall). Basically it was saying ignore all the soundbites from Fifa, the FA, the clubs, the managers, etc, but just go along, support your team, and enjoy watching football for 90 minutes.
And then . . . hopefully . . . not have to listen to clichés – which can definitely go into Room 101.
Sue.
Great article. Well written. The many current cliches will take a long time to eradicate but many supporters will, probably, remain comfortable with such long standing utterances.
Good luck to the new manager and thanks to CW for a wonderful reign.
Anthony Rowe