Extreme measures taken by footballers in the past to force a transfer

#3 Start sulking and don't put in your 100%

Been there, done that

West Ham fans will know all about this. From singing "He's Super Slav's man, He's better than Zidane, We've got Dimitri Payet" to "You’ve got some f****** front, you money-grabbing c***, f*** off Dimitri Payet" the Hammers have come a long way.

What about this trick?

Sulking is terrible, it's one for the kids. It could have an awful impact on your team-mates, on your boss and on your club as a whole, all of which could work in your favour. If you do have the effrontery to sulk, it's great. We recommend this way to those who secretly hate their teammates as well. With this sickening new-found demeanour of yours, you'd bring people down with you as well.

Who did this?

In the past two years, this has been a rather popular way of forcing exits. Full credit to Dimitri Payet for perfecting this one. The French international had a few tips to share on this as well. He told So Foot (via the Telegraph) “I know how to be a d******d. It’s one of my specialities. It’s a little game. When I want to p**s everyone off, I do it. My managers understood that: when I sulk, they talk to me. It’s a way for me to be heard. Those who know me play along, and, in the end, it goes well."