SOUTHAMPTON are currently taking on Fulham in an FA Cup fifth round tie.
And eagle-eyed fans have spotted that they do not have names on the back of their shirts.
SunSport can reveal why.
Why do Southampton players not have names on the back of their shirts in FA Cup?
Southampton launched a special commemorative shirt, created to honour the 50th anniversary of our iconic 1976 FA Cup victory and the players who made it possible.
The website states: “The limited-edition yellow and blue shirt is a modern remake of the classic away shirt worn in the FA Cup Final on 1st May 1976, paying tribute to the most celebrated moment in Saints history.
The shirt subtly includes the signatures of the 15 players who featured in the cup campaign, as well as manager Lawrie McMenemy, ensuring they are forever honoured.
Created by PUMA and designed in collaboration with some of players from the 1976 squad, the shirt features the distinctive design elements of the original, blended with contemporary performance technology.
We will be making 1,976 of these limited-edition shirts available for fans to buy through our retail channels, alongside a small number of green goalkeeper shirts.
A complementary lifestyle apparel range, inspired by the 1976 design, will also be available. The range features three bespoke designed t-shirts, a sweatshirt, cardigan and zip up jacket.”
Front-of-Shirt Partner P&O Cruises will feature on the on-pitch kit worn by players but have kindly given up their branding for your edition of the shirt, allowing you to purchase the most authentic replica possible.”
