The proper 'Barclaysmen' - Most games played in 'Barclays' era of Premier League football

The proper ‘Barclaysmen’ – Most games played in ‘Barclays’ era of Premier League football

Pure nostalgia  ©TM/IMAGO The term ‘Barclaysman’ or ‘Proper Barclays’ has gathered online notoriety in recent years. It’s usually used to refer to players that shone in the Premier League between the years of 2004 and 2016, when the division was known as the ‘Barclays Premiership’ or ‘Barclays Premier League’ due to its sponsors. Whether it’s…

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Petr Cech’s son signs first professional contract with Premier League club and it’s not Chelsea or Arsenal

Published 14:35 11 Jul 2025 GMT+1 The 16-year-old goalkeeper left Chelsea’s academy last year. Damian Cech, the son of former Chelsea and Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech, has signed his first professional contract. The 16-year-old goalkeeper, who has already made his debut for the Czech Republic under-18s, will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of…

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