The Commentator

Said by commentators about 10,000 times during matches on the last day of the season. When every team is playing at the same time and the goals are flying in, we're told the table 'As it stands' every time a goal goes in somewhere and the title, promotion, European or playoff places, and relegation matters change multiple times. Drama!

When a one-sided match ends in an exceptionally high and unexpected score it is often referred to as resembling the runs scored in a cricket match.

A phrase typically used to describe teams who have nothing to play for in the last few matches of the season. They are already thinking of their summer holidays, and are mentally on the beach. Mid table, safe from relegation and can't compete for the title or European places. Teams on the beach may lose some intensity, with players going through the motions and thinking of their summer holidays.

Often heard by commentators during big European, international or nighttime domestic fixtures during midweek, ‘Under the Lights’ is a term that refers to matches played under artificial floodlights. When compared to regular weekend, daytime matches, ‘Under the lights’ is used to describe the big-match feeling and excitement that accompany such matches and the bright lights and colours that are on show.