A “Barclaysman” Starting XI
The “Barclaysman” is a term thrown around in general pub chat while watching the Premier League Sunday fixtures with a few mates and a few more beers. But what is a “Barclaysman”? Often used to describe a player with cult status amongst fans, not necessarily the best players, but one that embodied what it was to be a footballer in the Premier League during the Barclays Bank sponsorship era from 200 to 2016.
With that in mind, we have devised a starting XI full of prime Barclaysmen. Let’s take a trip down memory lane.