The Belbin Team Role Guide to Football Supporters

We couldn't not mention the football.

Regardless of the result on Sunday, which type of football supporter are you?

Resource Investigator

The enthusiastic one, leading the singing/Mexican wave whilst handing out the beer (on special offer via friend who knows someone who...). Will probably be at the match as they have managed to get hold of a ticket.

Teamworker

The caring one. Gets funny looks as they start to feel sorry for the losing team. (They have played really well, actually.)

Co-ordinator

The calm one remarking on the contributions of everyone, manager and coach included. After all, it’s a team game.

Shaper

The one shouting. Alternates between 'Come on, shoot!' and 'Come on, Ref!'.

Implementer

The disciplined one. Has filled in the wall chart and is heard talking about their love of the set piece.

Plant

The one who wasn't aware the Euros were on, and then makes plenty of useful(?) suggestions to improve the game. Wonders whether increasing the size of goal would make the whole game more exciting. (This is Meredith’s observation.)

Specialist

The knowledgeable one. Hasn’t realised that no-one is listening to their ‘greatest goals scored in the second half of a semi-final by the eventual winners’ research.

Monitor Evaluator

The strategic one. 'Well, if they had chosen the previous formation and stuck to their guns about substitutions, they may have stood a chance.'

Do you recognise any Belbin behaviours in others on the pitch or sidelines? We would love to know!