The evolution of goalkeeper celebrations and "the pause before the roar", with Conor McNamara

For Our Sins: The Clichés Pod Archive - A podcast by The Athletic

The Athletic's Adam Hurrey and Charlie Eccleshare are joined by BBC commentator Conor McNamara for the latest instalment of Mesut Haaland Dicks. Among Conor's selections for his footballing fascinations and irritations are the precise techniques of goalkeepers' goal celebrations, the "pause before the roar" that commentators are trained to fill with expert timing and the tricky logistics of pre-match team huddles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices