Following a sponsorship deal with bookmakers Paddy Power, the Farnborough squad and their coaching staff have legally changed their names to that of a legendary footballer in their respective positions.

Goalkeeper Kevin Scriven will line up in the sticks as legendary England stopper Gordon Banks, striker Daniel Bennett becomes Lionel Messi while Spencer Day, the club's manager, will adopt Mourinho's identity.

'Over the summer it looked touch and go whether we’d even start the season, but now we’ve got by far the greatest team the world has ever seen,' said Day, now known as Farnborough's 'Special One'.

'Although it’s not all good news, Pele and Maradona have almost come to blows over who gets to wear the No 10,' he added.