left-footer

noun

1. informal,  (esp in Ireland and Scotland) a Roman Catholic

Word History and Origins

Origin of left-footer¹

C20: from the Northern Irish saying that farm workers in Eire use the left foot to push a spade when digging

Example Sentences

"Everyone wants to be a creative player off the wide areas, or be a left-footer cutting in off the right wing. Those players can score goals too, but it is very different to having someone who can lead the line."

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The left-footer has had an instant impact since being drafted into the team, having had a hand in six goals across his past six appearances for City in all competitions.

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He didn't whip it around like a left-footer should.

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The versatile left-footer only joined the Serie A side for £3.3m last summer but swiftly became a key player, drawing interest from clubs across Europe after being one of the standout figures in a disappointing Euro 2024 campaign for Italy.

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Messi had an excellent chance in the 27th minute on a left-footer from 12 yards, but it was smothered by Kansas City’s Tim Melia.

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