totc Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Check it out here:http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/liverpool/8249442/Liverpools-Kenny-Dalglish-describes-Howard-Webbs-penalty-decision-as-a-joke.htmlThe numbers aren't the usual Premier League numerals with the FA logo printed on them. What's going on here?And here's the number font for their Europa League jerseys:http://www.fanpop.com/spots/liverpool-fc/images/10660053/title/liverpool-v-unirea-urziceni-uefa-europa-league-photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Cesarano Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Check it out here:http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/liverpool/8249442/Liverpools-Kenny-Dalglish-describes-Howard-Webbs-penalty-decision-as-a-joke.htmlThe numbers aren't the usual Premier League numerals with the FA logo printed on them. What's going on here?And here's the number font for their Europa League jerseys:http://www.fanpop.com/spots/liverpool-fc/images/10660053/title/liverpool-v-unirea-urziceni-uefa-europa-league-photoYou answered your own question -- it wasn't a Premier League game. Teams must wear the official Premier League number font (with Premier League logo in each digit) for Premier League matches; but they can wear any font they like for non-Premiership competitions.All participating Premiership teams break out new fonts for Champions League games. But for FA Cup games, some teams don't bother: some wear their normal shirts; some wear the normal shirts but with the Premier League logo missing from the numbers; and some (like Liverpool here) use new number fonts. It is very visually pleasing to see two teams in two different number fonts, as in the ManU-Liverpool game, and as in the game between Arsenal (wearing the normal Premiership font) and Leeds (wearing the normal Championship font). We also see this in Champions League and Europa League games. It points up the unattractiveness of mandating any one number font as the league standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 It points up the unattractiveness of mandating any one number font as the league standard.I was with you right until the end.I like having a standard League font in any sport with promotion and relegation. Doesn't make any sense at all for MLS, but in England, teams have to earn the right to wear that number style. Makes a lot of sense to me, especially after they introduced the current, much improved, font. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Normally Liverpool would wear Premier League numbers for the FA Cup even through the final. But with their league form slipping they may have wanted to boost their spirits a little since they were playing the top team in the league and a bitter rival. Tottenham changed their numbers as well. Most lower division sides will roll out a special one off jersey for when they play the big clubs. I remember Barnet FC creating a throwback for when they traveled to Manchester United. I think Chelsea changes to their Champions League fonts when reaching the finals. They also do that for Community Shield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I agree with the MLS point as well. Columbus looked loads better with the number font derived from their wordmark than they do with the current number set. Actually no team in MLS looks good with that new set. They just wanted to mirror the larger leagues and took a page from the EPL, Lique 1 and SPL. I really hope MLS changes these numbers soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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