History Of Position Numbers In Soccer

We discuss the history and evolution of position numbers in soccer. Starting with Herbert Chapman in the 1920s, we then discuss how numbering evolved with the changing formations over the decades.

Links to sources:
- Inverting The Pyramid: The History Of Soccer Tactics by Jonathan Wilson (http://a.co/dvjyV9N)
- https://youtu.be/7w-ZA1yxYrw
- http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/assets/1/15/US_Youth_Soccer_ODP_Coaching_Manual_4.2015.pdf
- http://worldsoccertalk.com/2014/09/18/the-history-of-squad-numbers-in-soccer-and-how-theyve-evolved/
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https://www.theguardian.com/football/2005/sep/14/theknowledge.sport
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http://www.englandfootballonline.com/TeamUnif/UnifNosNames.html
- https://www.iconfinder.com/
- https://unsplash.com/
- https://www.pexels.com/

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