inside forward

noun

Soccer.

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

inside forward

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of inside forward¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

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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At either wing-back or inside forward, he is effective, industrious and not afraid to threaten the opponents' goal.

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Up to and including the 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth on December 22, Amorim changed the back three, the midfield pair, the wing-back pair and the inside forward pair between every single Premier League match.

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So, does Amorim tweak his formation, use Fernandes as a false nine or an orthodox midfield player or does he play him as an inside forward with licence to roam.

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Teams in the UK had only been attempting to qualify for the World Cup since 1950, and the 1958 tournament in Sweden was Wales' best opportunity yet with a stellar generation of players which included Tottenham winger Cliff Jones, Swansea inside forward Ivor Allchurch and the great Juventus striker and centre-half John Charles.

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