Explained: What is Barclaysmen trend?

Barclays are the sponsor of the Premier League.

With the current international break finally over fans will now look forward to watching the Premier League games as it is back this weekend. Throughout the international break, there was certainly nothing to do during the weekends. Fans usually get bored. But this time there was something different on social media.

Last weekend, many fans wanted to experience nostalgia for old-school football. They brought the Barclays trend. It saw many fans on social media post their favourite clips of the players during that era.

There has been a united front in tribute to the ‘Barclaysmen’ of yesteryear. It has united many Premier League fans who support different clubs. It was trending with the hashtag: #Barclaysmen.

What is the #Barclaysmen trend?

Many won’t be aware of this trend. Those who might be, are mainly those who are terminally online on social media. There is nothing to worry about. We provide a simple explanation of the trend going on the internet.

Most importantly what is Barclays? Well, it derives from the Premier League’s sponsor, Barclays Bank. It is an era defined by long-range bangers, Nike T90s, baggy shirts and grainy 480-pixel videos. It has been popularised recently by the Cultras Football Podcast.

If you want to become one then you don’t even have to be a professional football player. You can show off your skills (whether that be a moment of brilliance or a standout physical characteristic).

We have witnessed what the fans have posted. Favourite clips of their players doing some great skills during the games or scoring banger goals with a compilation of indie music soundtracking.

Those were the days when the players were unafraid to show off their skills on the pitch. We have seen Cristiano Ronaldo doing stepovers, scoring goals from long-range or demonstrating his rainbow flicks.

There have been many skilful players in the league but long gone are the days. Now we barely get to witness such skills of the players in Premier League games.

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