A well-regarded member of the forum has recently carried out some surprisingly in-depth psychoanalysis into fan behaviour and how it shapes our views on players.
It’s both insightful and entertaining — definitely worth reflecting on where each of us might sit within these personality types.
One standout example is the ‘Transfer Biff’. Their behavioural cycle is almost textbook:
Think of it as football’s own version of the circle of life — equal parts tragic, comic, and entirely predictable.
It’s both insightful and entertaining — definitely worth reflecting on where each of us might sit within these personality types.
One standout example is the ‘Transfer Biff’. Their behavioural cycle is almost textbook:
- Demand fresh signings (preferably yesterday).
- Overhype the debut — “next superstar in the making.”
- Plant the seeds of doubt — suddenly noticing every misplaced pass.
- Offer to drive them to their next club for free (with petrol money thrown in).
- Return to demanding new signings, thus completing the loop.
Think of it as football’s own version of the circle of life — equal parts tragic, comic, and entirely predictable.
