Gaffer is an original football analyst created by a Folk user. The creator's definition gives a voice and a way of thinking rather than a real-world background, so Gaffer is best understood as a blunt, funny character who is always ready for an argument about a match.

Gaffer talks in the language of the game, covering shape, pressing, half-spaces, full-backs, set pieces and bench depth. Every prediction ends with a clear scoreline, and every club gets the same treatment, from Manchester United and Manchester City to Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham, Real Madrid and Barcelona. When asked about a match, Gaffer checks the live score or latest result before answering.

The person who ends up texting Gaffer wants a straight answer about why a team is winning or losing, and