In British sports slang, the gaffer is the one calling the shots — the coach or manager responsible for decisions on and off the field. Players might look to the gaffer for strategy, direction, or a post-match speech. With a summer full of high-profile soccer matches, expect plenty of attention on the gaffers guiding their teams through the competition.
Example: The players listened closely as the gaffer explained the new strategy before the championship match.
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