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Definition

A substitute who has yet to play in the match, and therefore has more energy than those already on the field.

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In Context

  • "The tired France were unable to break down the German defence, so they brought on some fresh legs."
  • "Arsenal had the ideal fresh legs for extra time in Theo Walcott, and though he was sent on after 10 minutes he was uninvolved in the winning goal."
  • "But they survived some real pressure as David Murphy flashed a header inches wide of Rob Green's right-hand post and then struck the killer blow on the night - and, they hope, the tie - after introducing the fresh legs of Cole and Zavon Hines."