| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Support given to female, one Socialist, worked out badly | The Times Cryptic | 11 Mar 2024 |
| Defender sent packing fell flat | The Telegraph Toughie | 07 Apr 2020 |
| Announcement of player's dismissal had the wrong effect | ||
| Footballer getting sacked had an unfortunate effect | The Telegraph Cryptic | 12 May 2017 |
| Boomeranged |