Sentences with phrase «ironic cheers»
"Ironic cheers" means sarcastically or mockingly clapping or cheering in a way that expresses disapproval or disbelief. Full definition
He finally did this against Aston Villa in April with his introduction met with ironic cheers from Chelsea fans who chanted «give the ball to Pato» at every opportunity in a desperate attempt to get some value for money.
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The visiting supporters seemed equally surprised and delighted as they offered ironic cheers when the former AC Milan forward replaced the injured Loic Remy as a 23rd - minute substitute at Villa Park.
The Frenchman was hauled off at Goodison Park by manager Paul Lambert to the sound of ironic cheers from the visiting supporters, a fair reaction to his anonymous and lifeless display.
In what was a tense and nervy wait for the United players it was the Sunderland fans who delivered the news that City had won the title with ironic cheers that irked Rooney and Sir Alex Ferguson alike.
69: Ironic cheers greet Mr East awarding Leicester a free - kick.
57: Free kick to Everton that produces ironic cheers from the away fans as Keane is caught by Austin.
12:02 - Lots of ironic cheers for Cameron's presence from the Labour benches.
The midfielder is out of contract at Old Trafford this summer but has failed to win many admirers in Birmingham, and he was subjected to ironic cheers when substituted this weekend against Chelsea.
And on taking to his feet in the House of Commons for the first Scottish Questions following the Holyrood poll, ironic cheers greeted him from the Labour government benches.