Luke McLaughlin argues that changing football allegiances should not be treated as a moral failing, reflecting on his own shifting attachments to several clubs. He suggests fans need not invest unwavering emotional loyalty in one team, particularly when players and clubs themselves routinely change affiliations.

His football support began with childhood glory-hunting for Everton and a brief spell following Tottenham, before a thrilling 3-2 Nottingham Forest match in 1987 made him a Forest fan. Although raised near Crystal Palace and Millwall, he later followed Yeovil while living in Somerset and now regularly attends Millwall matches; he has also developed a strong connection to Napoli, including experiencing the city’s 2023 Serie A title celebrations.