fletcherize

1) is a word of favoring a certain person even if the person is not up to that level of appreciation;
2) an act of overrating a person.

It is typically used in Carrington football training ground in Manchester as Alex Ferguson favoring Darren Fletcher ahead of more quality midfielders.

A: Look, that young lad looks promising.
B: Nah, he can't dribble, he can't shoot, he is just fletcherized by the manager.

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IAWT

1) is an abbreviation of "In Arsene We Trust" - a phrase coined by Arsenal supporters on the faiths they showed on manager Arsene Wenger.

Q: "Would Arsenal end their 5 year title drought"
A: "Definitely. IAWT"

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