Plastic Clubs

[Stanleymag]

Someone correct me if I´m wrong but the word 'plastic' in football refers to fans not clubs, specifically meaning a fan who has decided to support a team only because it´s successful (e.g. many of Manchester United´s, previously huge, now dwindling, London dwelling support!).

Anyone calling Newcastle fans 'plastic' needs their head examining.

I thought it describes a supporter who only supports their team when they are doing well, but desert them, when for example, they get relegated.

As you say TT, not a description that can be given to us.

[toptoon]

I thought it describes a supporter who only supports their team when they are doing well, but desert them, when for example, they get relegated.

As you say TT, not a description that can be given to us.

Aye Stanley - a 'fair weather' supporter. Toon fans would be better described as masochists!