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centreback

centreback

See also: centre-back and centre back

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Noun

centreback (plural centrebacks)

  1. (soccer) Alternative spelling of centre-back
    • 2009 January 15, “Wayne Rooney injures hamstring as Manchester United beat Wigan Athletic”, in Herald Sun:
      " Ferguson paid tribute to the way Wigan - managed by former United centreback Steve Bruce - battled after their early setback.