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