Second-season syndrome
A year ago, to mark the 25th anniversary of the introduction of squad numbering to the Premier League, we examined how sides allocated their numbers and how they lined up …
The 13 most satisfying squad number changes for 2019/20
This summer has seen a number of high-profile transfers, as well as players changing their squad numbers for the upcoming season. We’ve collaborated with Planet Football to bring youthe 13 …
Career in Numbers – Dimitar Berbatov
Once dubbed a “genius” by none other than Sir Alex Ferguson, Dimitar Berbatov enjoyed a fruitful career at some of Europe’s top sides, arguably playing his best football whilst in the …
On This Day – Leeds United 4 Liverpool 5, 13-4-1991
This is a new series where we look back on a particular game from the same date as that of publication, with the focus on a notable numbers-related happening. We …
Aston Villa and Leeds turn back the clock
We threw the question out there on Twitter earlier, and we will admit that we half-expected the replies that came: When was the last time two Premier League teams played …
When all is said and Dun
The last five seasons have constituted a glorious period in the history for Dundalk FC: consistent, no-nonsense performances and clean, precise, sustainable and sensible tactics. I refer not to Dundalk’s …
The lure of 10
All of the imagery in this article is taken directly from their online stores, with no manipulation by us Thanks to Danny Puttock for the inspiration: @squadnos have you picked …
Chelsea’s false 9s
On Sunday, Chelsea’s new loan signing Gonzalo Higuaín is likely to make his debut in the FA Cup fourth-round tie against Sheffield Wednesday at Stamford Bridge. The Argentinian striker will …
Career in Numbers – Jermain Defoe
Jermain Defoe is set to make his competitive debut for Rangers away to Kilmarnock tonight, January 23 (last Friday’s Scottish Cup game against Cowdenbeath, which should have been his first …
Right-back, left-back, wrong-back
During the halcyon days before the advent of squad numbers for the Premier League’s 1993-94 season, the tradition in English football when playing with a back four was of course …