INTRODUCING THE ALUMNI Club News We are delighted to announce the launch of the Barnsley Football Club Alumni. Continue reading on the official site...
I might be missing something here... It's essentially giving a number to every player that's played for us?
This just shows how incompetent the club is really. If rev preedy had got off his arse and started this in 1887 we'd have already had this alumni. Shocking stuff
We invited him to the Reading game but he works matchdays for Burnley. I suppose Mick McCarthy will have to do.
Your alumni number will always be on your match shirt going forward. It's a good point of reference and a constant reminder of just how many players have represented the club. I would also guess it means you can have some fun with the 1,500th player or the 2000th player, etc. Basically what's in the article. As mentioned, Bradford City went first three years ago. https://www.theguardian.com/footbal...heritage-numbers-first-english-football-shirt