What are some Scottish-only phrases or sayings you hear when talking about football

Since I watch all the games on Gers TV with Tom Miller, I'll go for..

"A mention in dispatches"
"No quarter asked nor given"

B-D
 
Being English the pitch being called the “Park” is the biggest thing I noticed

A Shy is also never said in England for a Throw in
 
As others have said above, “shy” and “bye kick” come to mind immediately.

But surely “Erza chocklit, ra chewin gum and ra macaroon bars” must deserve a glorious mention in the pantheon of Scottish football!
 
An English woman burst out laughing when I said, nothing each, the other day.

She said she had only ever heard people say nil nil.

I couldnt remember if I'd heard English people say nothing each before.
 
Blood and snotters
Man oan big man
Gie it tae ra dome (shouted continually by one guy beside me and my old man, in reference to Hateley, who subsequently scored, only to confirm his remarkable foresight, Ah fukkin telt yeez, gie it tae ra dome.)
 
Get fecked right intae him!
Pit yer feckin fit in!
Got a heed like a ten bob bit!
Couldne score in a barrel of fannies!
 
“That’s what your up against Rangers, this mob are shite” following an opposition mistake

Preferably against champions league opponents
 
Mdiz said:
Looking for examples of Scottish-specific phrases to do with football or used when talking about football. Ones that your average football fan outside of Scotland wouldn't have a clue about.

Example - scunnered.

There must be a load more, but I can't think of any at this point in time.
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They are pish
 
When discussing possible signings for your team.

Whit, sign that useless prick (for example Michael Stewart), he couldnae kick the shite aff his boots.
 
To “secure a couple of briefs”.
Never heard it anywhere else.
The wankiest phrase invented.
 
The very first word I think of when the term "Scottish football" arises is:
Mince.
 
"Hoi you" - targeted player looks round. "Aye you - you're f*cking shite" . Favourite phrase of the shouter at Buffs Park in the 80's. This display of constructive criticism wasn't just reserved for opposition players - Buffs players got it more frequently.

Happy days!
 
Hurleyreyes said:
An English woman burst out laughing when I said, nothing each, the other day.

She said she had only ever heard people say nil nil.

I couldnt remember if I'd heard English people say nothing each before.
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Could have been worse you could have said zero zero :))
Btw nothing each is definitely a Scottish thing :))
 
Referring to the folks the SFA or SPFL as beaks or blazers. Never heard it said. Only seen it in the papers.

My dad was an advocate for the blood and thunder approach. Constantly shouting punt the baw or shoot (anywhere within about 50 yards of the goal). *insert name* Yer hopeless was another one he'd holler.
 
Blue light ball

Exocet pass

Big shout out to the Lanzarote loyal enjoying the sunshine watching todays match.

Copyright RTV Tom.
 
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