just been looking about on the net at a few things which are vaguely connected to an essay i'm writing now on the art of winning and came across the article. well worth a read
http://www.morethanmindgames.co.uk/passion-and-commitment-vs-skill-and-composure/
It was their myth after all - that the kind of feelings fans experience watching football are the same feelings that the team needs to have on the pitch in order to win.