Quote Originally Posted by the other bob wilson View Post
Sign of my age I'm sure, but modern day phrases that make it sound like things that have been around for ages are new concepts do my head in - "between the lines", "compact" and "low block" when referring to defending being examples.
I'll translate (as if you needed me to) Between the lines- Passing the ball forward.

Low Block-Defending a lead and holding on for dear life.

Compact-Three midfielders within touching distance of the central defenders.

All bollocks really........