Jonjo Shelvey

I couldn't care less what people have got to say as long as I have the backing from the people that matter - the gaffer, family, and my team-mates - and they know what I am like as a person on and off the pitch. That's all that matters.

Ryan Fraser

Because I couldn't cook, I used to take out a lot. I put on a bit of weight and it used to affect my football, so when the gaffer found out, I had to go on a mini boot camp in the season.

Scottish Athlete

Wilfried Zaha

For me to be a better player, I need to play more games, and having a gaffer I know has great trust in me gives me the confidence I need to help me improve my game.

Athlete

Raphael Varane

Being able to get some games under my belt and feeling the confidence of the gaffer is something very important to me. That way I feel good on the pitch.

French Athlete

Jason Bateman

It's a really exciting thing to collaborate with production designers, cinematographers and gaffers and costume designers and editors and composers.

American Actor

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

When I was a player, it was important to target the first few friendlies and plant a seed in the mind of the gaffer.

Norwegian Coach

Aaron Ramsey

Central midfield has been my main position, but I'll play wherever the gaffer wants me.

Welsh Athlete

James Rodriguez

I'll play where the gaffer decides: in the middle, on the right, or on the left.

Colombian Athlete

Vincent Kompany

I don't think you can underestimate the impact of the gaffer.

Belgian Athlete

Tammy Abraham

When the gaffer believes in you, there is nothing better.

English Athlete

Used in the film and theatre industries to refer to the head lighting technician.

On Set Context

In film, 'gaffer' does not mean an old man, unlike in UK slang.

Not an Old Man

Indicates a role requiring specialized technical skills, not just any crew member.

Technical Expertise

Often used to address or describe a person with authority, typically at work.

Authority Figure

Can be used affectionately or humorously when referring to a boss.

Affectionate Tone

It's informal and best used in casual conversation, not in formal context.

Casual Use

This use is old-fashioned and not common in modern language.

Archaic Usage

Using 'gaffer' to call someone big or clumsy could be seen as rude or insulting.

Possible Insult

 and I've got some very important tools that every time we spring a new leak gaffer tape cables are I'm starting to

Gaffer