(9) It was an excellent finish but marking rarely comes more slapdash.(8) It was a good goal but its origins were rooted in slapdash defending on a day when, unusually, Daryl Janmaat struggled.
(7) It's only on until 24 August, so I'm afraid this column will be even more slapdash than usual because I have a plane to Spain to catch.(6) With Cheik Tioté and Moussa Sissoko back to their best Newcastle United not only hinted at what might have been had Rafael Benítez’s appointment come a little sooner but also highlighted Manchester City’s slapdash tendencies.(5) "The FA appears to have done no thorough research on their employees, it looks slapdash and unprofessional.(4) Judging by the slapdash nature of the marking at that set piece, Hughton’s side were missing the customarily commanding presence of the suspended Lewis Dunk at the heart of their defence.(3) Joanne McCartney, Labour London Assembly member and police and crime spokesperson, said: "To rush this through is typical of Boris's slapdash approach to issues of crucial importance to Londoners.(2) After more slapdash Liverpool defending and with Martin Skrtel backing off, Adam strode through to drive low into the corner before Steve N’Zonzi bent a magnificent shot past Mignolet from outside the area.(1) This was, as the German said, “spectacular, wild football” featuring marvellous attacking and slapdash defending.t.) To apply, or apply something to, in a hasty, careless, or rough manner to roughcast as, to slapdash mortar or paint on a wall, or to slapdash a wall. (adv.) In a bold, careless manner at random.