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Bench

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Definition:

Generally occupied by a team’s non-playing members of staff during a game. The manager, assistant managers, coaches, physios and substitutes commonly sit on the bench during a match. An actual bench is not as widely used these days, with clubs introducing comfy seats in the dugout.

Also Known As: Substitutes' Bench

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