Some footballers are remembered for their goals. Others become famous for spending more time on the ground than on their feet.
This Fantasy Sports Portal meme imagines a manager giving tactical advice that has very little to do with football and everything to do with convincing the referee.
The Art of Going Down
Simulation has been part of football debates for decades.
Whether it’s exaggerating contact or attempting to win a penalty, supporters are usually quick to spot a theatrical fall.
The Joke Behind the Meme
The image plays on the idea that the manager isn’t explaining tactics at all.
Instead, he appears to be giving lessons in the finer points of diving.
Fantasy Football Frustration
Fantasy managers don’t earn points for dramatic tumbles.
In fact, yellow cards for simulation can make a bad performance even worse.
Behind the Meme
Football supporters have long accused certain players of making the most of minimal contact.
This meme exaggerates that reputation by promoting the manager to the role of “Diving Instructor.”
