Sampdoria 1995-96 – a chip off the old block
In one of the site’s early articles, we looked at the mode of numbering which Italy favoured at major finals until the 1998 World Cup – apart from goalkeepers, who …
January 2018 transfer roundup – Premier League
Yet another transfer window has passed us, and this January has treated us to one of the most active and exciting winter windows we’ve seen in years. Here’s a roundup …
When Maradona anointed his Napoli number 10 successor
Following the scoreless draw between Juventus and Internazionale last night, Napoli can go top of Serie A today if they win at home to Fiorentina (edit: they didn’t, as that …
José Molina’s debut for Spain
As a goalkeeper earning his living in Spain, José Molina unsurprisingly either wore 1 or 13 at club level for Atlético Madrid, Deportivo La Coruña and Levante. An unused squad member …
How to number squads in Football Manager
The newest instalment in the Football Manager series is released on November 10, with with the beta version live from Friday, allowing those who have pre-ordered the game an early …
All of the confirmed Premier League squad numbers for 2017/18
Another season, another set of confirmed squad numbers. We have compiled all of the official squad number lists released by all 20 of the FA Premier League teams for the …
Renumbering Arsenal – on a Weng and a prayer
We recently publishing a renumbering of Manchester United, and invited others to submit their own renumberings of their favourite teams. We’ve had a number of squad number enthusiasts contact us, …
Renumbering Manchester United – a devilish task
There are always numbers in the game that catch my eye, whether for the right or wrong reasons. Here’s looking at you, Khalid Boulahrouz. Because of this, I decided it …
Monday 11s – Oddities and rarities squad number quiz
Welcome to the latest edition of Monday 11s, our weekly squad number quiz! This week, we’re looking at strange and rare squad number occurrences. Let us know how you get …
Quiz – a blast from the past
And you thought Monday 11s was hard… This quiz appeared in the dearly departed Shoot! of April 6, 1991. Kudos to anyone who can get full marks, answers below. Answers David …