You always knew
better than
the manager.
Now prove it. Make real coaching decisions during live matches — subs, formations, tactics — and earn points when the real manager makes your call.
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How it works
From watching to coaching in 60 seconds
How it works
From watching to coaching in 60 seconds
Step 01
Pick a live match
Browse today's fixtures across Premier League, Champions League, World Cup and more. Join before kickoff or mid-game.
Step 02
Make your coaching call
Sub that striker off. Switch to 4-3-3. Flag the inaction when the coach hesitates. Every decision is timestamped against the real match.
Step 03
Earn points. Climb the table.
When the real manager makes your call, you earn GP — more if you called it early. Your rank updates live alongside thousands of coaches.
Today's Matches
Premier League
Arsenal vs Man City
Champions League
Real Madrid vs Bayern
Bundesliga
Dortmund vs Leipzig
You're a goal up — what do you do?
Sub off Martinelli
Hold formation
Time-wasting tactics
Your session
+62 GP
#29 of 2,300 coaches
Alignment · Coach agreed
11 min early timing bonus
Badge Unlocked!
Tactical Maestro
Pick a live match
Browse today's fixtures across Premier League, Champions League, World Cup and more. Join before kickoff or mid-game.
Make your coaching call
Sub that striker off. Switch to 4-3-3. Flag the inaction when the coach hesitates. Every decision is timestamped against the real match.
Earn points. Climb the table.
When the real manager makes your call, you earn GP — more if you called it early. Your rank updates live alongside thousands of coaches.
Free forever · No credit card
The actual app
This is what coaching looks like.
Second-screen football. Make your call during the match — earn points when the real manager agrees.
Live & Upcoming
Premier League
Arsenal vs Man City
Champions League
Real Madrid vs Bayern
Bundesliga
Dortmund vs Leipzig
La Liga
Barcelona vs Atletico
Coach Arsenal →
Pick a live match
You're the manager now. Tap when you think a substitution is needed.
You're a goal up. What now?
You called it 11 minutes early
+62 GP
#29 of 2,300 coaches
Make your call — earn GP
Match Report · FT
Arsenal 3–1 Man City
+62 GP
#29 of 2,300 coaches
Sub Martinelli → Nketiah
11 min ahead · impact: goal
4-3-3 → 4-4-2 HT
Alignment + timing
Badge: Mind Reader
10+ min ahead of manager
📊 Full Report
📤 Share
Your match report
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Live from the community
Real calls. Real points. Real bragging rights.
Sub: Martinelli off, bring Nketiah
Arteta agreed at 74' — 11 min later
Switch to 4-4-2 at half-time
Madrid scored twice in second half
Inaction spotted: No striker on 25+ min
Klopp moved 4 min later — timing bonus
Prove it to your group chat.
After every match, your coaching score is ready to share — one tap, straight to WhatsApp or wherever the argument is happening.
+62 GP
#29 / 2,300 coaches
🧠 11 min ahead of Arteta
The scoring system
100% objective.
Zero AI guesswork.
Every Gaffer Point traces to a real match event. No opinion, no algorithm deciding if you were “good”. Three signals, every time:
Built for every moment in a match
Inaction Detection
Flag when the coach should be acting but isn't. Call it first, earn the bonus.
Community Pulse
See what thousands of coaches are doing live — dugout split, formation trends, top calls of the match.
48 Badges to Earn
Common to Legendary. Earned through tactical brilliance, streaks, and accuracy — not bought.
Weekly Leaderboard
Global rankings reset weekly. Your all-time GP is permanent. Climb both.
Private Groups
Turn your WhatsApp group chat into a league. One invite link — everyone's decisions on the same leaderboard after every match.
Match Report
After full-time, a full breakdown of every decision — yours vs. the real coach vs. the community.
Covered competitions
The WhatsApp argument, settled.
Your group has been having the same debate for years. Create a Private Group, share one invite link, and finally see — with actual data — who the best coach in the chat is.
- ✓One invite link, everyone joins instantly
- ✓Live leaderboard during every match
- ✓Full decision history — see exactly who called what
- ✓Separate from the global leaderboard
Free to start · No credit card
Free to play. Deadly when you go Pro.
Start free. Upgrade when 3 decisions a match isn't enough.
Most Gaffers pick annual — best value for a full season.
Forever free — no card needed
- ✓3 coaching decisions / match
- ✓Gaffer Points + level system
- ✓Global & weekly leaderboard
- ✓26 Common & Uncommon badges
Billed €59.88/year · Cancel any time
- ✓Every call, every minute — no cap
- ✓Private Groups: settle it with your group chat
- ✓Full session replay — prove you called it first
- ✓12 Rare, Legendary & Secret badges
- ✓Gaffer Match Report after every match
All plans include access to all leagues · No hidden fees · See full FAQ
Common questions
Everything you need before your first match.
What's a Gaffer?
British slang for the head coach. Keane's 'the Gaffer pulled me aside at half-time' — that's the manager. Sir Alex, Klopp, Pep — to their squads, they were all 'the Gaffer'. Now it's you.
Is it really free?
Yes — 3 coaching decisions per match, Gaffer Points, 25 badges, and full leaderboard access. No credit card, ever. Gaffer Pro (€6.99/month) removes the 3-decision cap and unlocks full session history, 15 exclusive badges, and Match Reports.
How is my score calculated?
100% objective. Alignment (real coach made your call) + Timing (you called it early) + Impact (it led to a goal or clean sheet). Every point traces to a real match event. No AI opinion.
Do I need to watch live?
Yes — GAFFER is a live experience. Decisions are timestamped against real events. That's how timing bonuses work. Your full match report is available after full-time.
How is this different from FPL?
FPL is weekly squad management. GAFFER is live, in-match coaching — you make calls during the 90 minutes. Not who to pick for gameweek 28, but who to sub at 67' while the game is live.
Can I play with friends?
Yes. Create a Private Group, share an invite link, compete on a custom leaderboard. See exactly who called what after every match.
What if none of my friends play yet?
2,400+ coaches are already in the community — you're not coaching alone. But bringing your friends is better: create a Private Group with one invite link and finally settle who actually knows football. Most groups start with two people and grow from there.
You've been right all along.
Now prove it.
Free to play. Making your first coaching decision takes under 60 seconds.
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