A derogatory term used by rival fans to describe a traditionally big club who is currently a laughing stock. This could be a club that has gone years without winning anything (Everton since 1995), a chaotic ownership that churns through managers and players with no clear plan (Chelsea), or a previous giant that can't find that winning formula they once dominated with (Manchester United since Sir Alex Ferguson). See also, Spursy...
Seven managers, over a £billion spent on players, two owners who can't stand each other. Chelsea have gone from European Champions and title-chasers to a banter club struggling in mid-table.
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