The Shirt
Manufacturer: Asics
Sponsor: Thistle Hotels
Season worn: 1995/1996
Competitions: Premier League, FA Cup
Player shirt features: Embroidered club badge, player size Premier League patches, large stitched numbers, player specification lettering
During the 1995/1996 season Premier League sides could name, and use, 3 substitutes. This meant that, in an emergency, a substitute goalkeeper could be brought on as an outfield player. This rare, one-off, shirt was issued to first choice goalkeeper, John Lukic.
Premier League 1995/1996
Games played: 38 (won 12, drawn 7, lost 19)
Finished: 13th
The Player
Name: John Lukic
Leeds career: 1978 – 1983 & 1990 – 1996
Games: 430
Signed from: 1978: Youth & 1990: Arsenal (£1,000,000)
Left for: 1983: Arsenal (£50,000) & 1996: Arsenal (free)