Football Manager Expressions

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In this class, we will...
listen to 16 expressions used by football managers.
decide when they are used (before, during, or after the match).
group the expressions by tone (for example: inspirational, critical...) Private access

1. Listen, and choose the correct option from A-C below:


a) I expected you to win
b) I'm expecting you to win
c) I expect you'll win
Answer
b) "I'm expecting you to win today lads."
2. Do you know the meaning of expect? Definition Here

Notice how expression a) and b) have 'to' like the definition above. But expression c) doesn't have 'to' and means 'I imagine this will happen' because it is normally what happens, and so it's what I anticipate.

3. Now look at the following expressions and use a dictionary to check their meaning:

A) had a bad run
B) their money's worth
C) keep that in mind
D) a comeback
E) to cheer
F) far from pleased
G) pat on the back
H) don't stand a chance
I) don't give them an inch
J) wasn't our day
4. Listen, and put expressions A-J in the order your hear them

Answer
1. I(2)     2. C(3)    3. E(4)     4. A(6)     5. F(7)     6. B(9)     7. J(12)     8. H(13)     9. D(15)     10. G(15)
5. Listen again, and decide if each expression is said...
before the match 
at half-time 
at full-time
Answer
1. before the match     2. at half-time    3. at full-time     4. before the match     5. at half-time     6. before the match     7. at full-time     8. at half-time     9. at half-time     10. before the match     11. before the match     12. at full-time     13. at half-time     14. at half-time     15. at full-time     16. at full-time

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