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flat-track bully

British  

noun

  1. a sportsperson who dominates inferior opposition, but who cannot beat top-level opponents

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A criticism of Gyokeres before he signed was that he was a flat-track bully, mainly scoring against teams lower in the Portuguese table.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

People may view Gyokeres as something of a flat-track bully but he is going to score some important goals for Arsenal, and he gives them something they previously lacked up front.

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2025

He is also whatever the opposite of a flat-track bully is.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2020

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