inside forward

American

noun

Soccer.

one of two attacking players whose usual position is between the center forward and one of the wings.

inside forward British

noun

soccer (esp formerly) one of two players (the inside right and the inside left ) having mainly midfield and attacking roles

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Etymology

Origin of inside forward

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

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Joe Eaton:, external Inside forward played for Mansfield Town and was club secretary there for 39 years.

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John Gregson:, external Inside forward played for a host of clubs including Cambridge United, Mansfield Town and Blackpool Town.

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Ron Harbertson:, external Inside forward played for a host of clubs including Lincoln City, Darlington and Wrexham.

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Derek McLean:, external Inside forward scored 30 goals in 123 games for Middlesbrough and also played for Hartlepool.

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If the transfer goes through, it is likely to mean skipper Bruno Fernandes playing in a deeper role as Cunha is earmarked for one of the two inside forward slots behind a main striker that Amorim prefers.

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