What is a consolation goal? Analysis of language in a football match report of England versus Iran

Abstract

This brief paper reviews language and presentation in a match report by Oliver Yew, senior football journalist for Sky Sports. I praise the bullet point summary, I note inconsistency in tenses used, and I ask after the definition of a consolation goal, presenting my own understanding.

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Terence Rajivan Edward
University of Manchester (PhD)

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