Ranking the Premier League 1-11s
By Luke Balint The other day I opened Google Chrome to do my annual look at the updated Premier League squads and numbers when I was struck with an idea …
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 …
Monday 11s – General knowledge squad number quiz
Welcome to the 136th edition of Monday 11s! As it’s the first of the month, this quiz this week is general knowledge. Best of luck as always – let us …
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 …
Monday 11s – General knowledge squad number quiz
Welcome to the 102nd edition of our weekly squad number quiz, Monday 11s. It’s the first Monday of the month, so this week is general knowledge. As always, best of …
A look back – the arrival of squad numbers in the Premier League, 1993-94
The English National Football Archive has been of immense help in researching this This season marks the 25th anniversary of the introduction of squad numbering in the Premier League, the …
Monday 11s – Unusual squad number quiz
Welcome to the 88th edition of our weekly squad number quiz, Monday 11s. This week we are taking a look at some unusual squad numbers from past and present. As …
Monday 11s – FA Cup Finals squad number quiz
Welcome to the latest edition of Monday 11s, our weekly squad number quiz! Following on from the FA Cup final at the weekend, this quiz is all about FA Cup …
Monday 11s – Left back squad number quiz
Welcome to the latest edition of Monday 11s, our weekly squad number quiz. This week’s quiz is all about left backs – let us know how many you get correct …