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Post by geordiehatter on Aug 29, 2024 21:56:05 GMT
Its a phrase i have never used but all fans would understand the concept without explanation even if they had never seen or used a slide rule themselves. There are possibly other phrases used from the past to describe something thats long gone from the game but is a good description of something. "Hit the woodwork" springs to mind (although no doubt someone on here will know of a pitch that still has wooden goal posts!) When a team scores a goal very similar to a one they have scored earlier in the same game, it would always be referred to (particularly in radio-reporting) as a 'carbon copy', even way after the invention of the photocopier. I can't say for sure if that usage still persists, but I do hope so. Also- can players making their intentions on the ball overly clear to the opposition, therefore enabling an interception, still be said to have 'telegraphed' their pass? An email would prove more efficient nowadays, but so much less evocative. Maybe an honourable mention for overly spread-out central defensive pairings, who the attacking team could have 'driven a coach and horses through'. Although that one was maybe referring to a dated mode of transport even at first coining in a footballing context, I would imagine.
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Post by Fallowfield Hatter on Aug 29, 2024 22:00:45 GMT
"Hit the woodwork" springs to mind (although no doubt someone on here will know of a pitch that still has wooden goal posts!) When a team scores a goal very similar to a one they have scored earlier in the same game, it would always be referred to (particularly in radio-reporting) as a 'carbon copy', even way after the invention of the photocopier. I can't say for sure if that usage still persists, but I do hope so. Also- can players making their intentions on the ball overly clear to the opposition, therefore enabling an interception, still be said to have 'telegraphed' their pass? An email would prove more efficient nowadays, but so much less evocative. Maybe an honourable mention for overly spread-out central defensive pairings, who the attacking team could have 'driven a coach and horses through'. Although that one was maybe referring to a dated mode of transport even at first coining in a footballing context, I would imagine. You would absolutely bloody love the Football Cliches pod. open.spotify.com/show/6U4LfcF1ymFwxRDEsUq3Gd?si=4656cfda495f4c13
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Post by Stranded Hatter on Aug 29, 2024 23:16:42 GMT
"Hit the woodwork" springs to mind (although no doubt someone on here will know of a pitch that still has wooden goal posts!) When a team scores a goal very similar to a one they have scored earlier in the same game, it would always be referred to (particularly in radio-reporting) as a 'carbon copy', even way after the invention of the photocopier. I can't say for sure if that usage still persists, but I do hope so. Also- can players making their intentions on the ball overly clear to the opposition, therefore enabling an interception, still be said to have 'telegraphed' their pass? An email would prove more efficient nowadays, but so much less evocative. Maybe an honourable mention for overly spread-out central defensive pairings, who the attacking team could have 'driven a coach and horses through'. Although that one was maybe referring to a dated mode of transport even at first coining in a footballing context, I would imagine. Carbon copy is definitely still in use.
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Post by Count de Stockport on Aug 30, 2024 6:05:21 GMT
"Hit the woodwork" springs to mind (although no doubt someone on here will know of a pitch that still has wooden goal posts!) When a team scores a goal very similar to a one they have scored earlier in the same game, it would always be referred to (particularly in radio-reporting) as a 'carbon copy', even way after the invention of the photocopier. I can't say for sure if that usage still persists, but I do hope so. Also- can players making their intentions on the ball overly clear to the opposition, therefore enabling an interception, still be said to have 'telegraphed' their pass? An email would prove more efficient nowadays, but so much less evocative. Maybe an honourable mention for overly spread-out central defensive pairings, who the attacking team could have 'driven a coach and horses through'. Although that one was maybe referring to a dated mode of transport even at first coining in a footballing context, I would imagine. 'That was a high-resolution scan of the previous goal, Geoff!' 'He Telegrammed that pass, Geoff!' 'Could have driven a Cybertruck through that defence, Geoff!'
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Post by geordiehatter on Aug 30, 2024 7:09:46 GMT
When a team scores a goal very similar to a one they have scored earlier in the same game, it would always be referred to (particularly in radio-reporting) as a 'carbon copy', even way after the invention of the photocopier. I can't say for sure if that usage still persists, but I do hope so. Also- can players making their intentions on the ball overly clear to the opposition, therefore enabling an interception, still be said to have 'telegraphed' their pass? An email would prove more efficient nowadays, but so much less evocative. Maybe an honourable mention for overly spread-out central defensive pairings, who the attacking team could have 'driven a coach and horses through'. Although that one was maybe referring to a dated mode of transport even at first coining in a footballing context, I would imagine. Carbon copy is definitely still in use. That is most reassuring to know, and I believe I can now get on with my day with ease!
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Post by Duncan McOchin on Aug 30, 2024 10:40:01 GMT
You have to plant a tree every time you say it, though
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Post by countyblueforever on Aug 30, 2024 16:34:15 GMT
Fulham goalkeeper Luca Ashby-Hammond has signed for Gillingham on loan this evening.
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Post by Stranded Hatter on Aug 30, 2024 19:53:56 GMT
Carbon copy is definitely still in use. That is most reassuring to know, and I believe I can now get on with my day with ease! It’s also what CC in email stands for. BCC being Blind Carbon Copy
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Post by desmond on Aug 30, 2024 19:57:45 GMT
That is most reassuring to know, and I believe I can now get on with my day with ease! It’s also what CC in email stands for. BCC being Blind Carbon Copy Would a physical BCC be a blank piece of paper ?
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Post by Stranded Hatter on Aug 30, 2024 20:40:41 GMT
It’s also what CC in email stands for. BCC being Blind Carbon Copy Would a physical BCC be a blank piece of paper ? No. It predates emails and refers to a typist trick of adding addressees to carbon-copied sheets after the copies were made. That way copies could be shared with more people without them all knowing the details of the others.
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Post by desmond on Aug 30, 2024 20:48:03 GMT
Would a physical BCC be a blank piece of paper ? No. It predates emails and refers to a typist trick of adding addressees to carbon-copied sheets after the copies were made. That way copies could be shared with more people without them all knowing the details of the others. It was my poor attempt at a joke.
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Post by Stranded Hatter on Aug 30, 2024 20:48:38 GMT
No. It predates emails and refers to a typist trick of adding addressees to carbon-copied sheets after the copies were made. That way copies could be shared with more people without them all knowing the details of the others. It was my poor attempt at a joke. I thought it might have been, but I was also curious myself 😂
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Post by atmosphere on Aug 30, 2024 21:04:41 GMT
Rico Richards gone to Port Vale on loan.
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Post by advent on Aug 30, 2024 21:08:28 GMT
Rico Richards gone to Port Vale on loan. Crozzy will look after him
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Post by mat1scfc on Aug 30, 2024 21:08:39 GMT
Vale fans reckon they've got about 33 players and majority of the comments are talking about "why we signing more players, surely some outs"
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