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Rabona | Soccer Speak

We discuss the soccer term ‘rabona’ in this video. We provide the explanation of what a rabona is and detail the history of the first recorded rabona. We also explain why many people still don’t know that the rabona was used 30 years before 1978, when most people believe the first rabona was used.

Pitch | Soccer Speak

We discuss the soccer term ‘pitch’ in this video and give you the history of why the soccer field is called a pitch.

International Cap | Soccer Speak

We discuss the soccer term ‘international cap’ (more commonly known as ‘cap’) in this video. We give you the history of why it’s called a cap and provide some interesting information about England’s practice of awarding physical caps.

Nutmeg | Soccer Speak

We discuss the soccer term ‘nutmeg’ in this video and give you 3 possible explanations for why the term is used on the soccer pitch.

Huddersfield Town A.F.C. | Club History

We discuss some of Huddersfield Town Association Football Club’s history in this video. We begin with the club’s location, home ground, and founding story. We then discuss the club’s previous & current nicknames, crest, and important events. And we close with discussing noteworthy players, managers, and stats/records.

Everton FC | Club History

We discuss some of Everton Football Club’s history in this video. We begin with the club’s location, home ground, and founding story. We then discuss the club’s nicknames (the Blues and the Toffees), crest, and important events. And we close with discussing noteworthy players, managers, and stats/records.

Crystal Palace FC | Club History

We discuss some of Crystal Palace Football Club’s history in this video. We begin with the club’s location, home ground, and founding story. We then discuss the club’s nicknames (Palace, the Glaziers, and the Eagles), crest, and important events. And we close with discussing noteworthy players, managers, and stats/records.

Chelsea FC | Club History

We discuss some of Chelsea Football Club’s history in this video. We begin with the club’s location, home ground, and founding story. We then discuss the club’s nickname (the Blues), crest, and important events. And we close with discussing noteworthy players, managers, and stats/records.

Burnley FC | Club History

We discuss some of Burnley Football Club’s history in this video. We begin with the club’s location, home ground, and founding story. We then discuss the club’s nickname (the Clarets), crest, and important events. And we close with discussing noteworthy players, managers, and stats/records.

Brighton & Hove Albion FC | Club History

We discuss some of Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club’s history in this video. We begin with the club’s location, home ground, and founding story. We then discuss the club’s nickname (the Seagulls), crest, and important events. And we close with discussing noteworthy players, managers, and stats/records.