Template talk:Soccerbase

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This is a template to generate links to Soccerbase.

Contents 1 Instructions 1.1 Example 2 Talk 3 Link text

[edit] Instructions

1. Go to Soccerbase and search for the person you want
2. Click on the correct link to go to the person's page. Be sure you're getting the right person
3. The page URL should look like http://www.soccerbase.com/players_details.sd?playerid=#####, where "#####" indicates a number.
4. Copy ONLY that number
5. Add to the external links section the text:

{{soccerbase|id=#####|name=Name}}

where "#####" is the number you've copied, and "Name" is the person's name

[edit] Example

1. Searching for "David Beckham", you'll reach this page: http://www.soccerbase.com/players_details.sd?playerid=547
2. Copy "547" and then write: {{soccerbase|id=547|name=David Beckham}}

The result is David Beckham career stats at Soccerbase

Note that, since this will almost certainly go on the external link section, you should add a * before the template text to include it as a list item.

[edit] Talk

Add any discussion about this template here, as a new section.

[edit] Link text

Might I suggest changing the link text to "Career Stats at Soccerbase" rather than "Player X at Soccerbase" - that way it's clear what's being linked to. ArtVandelay13 10:30, 28 June 2006 (UTC)

I've had a bit of a think about this... I think you're right. But I'd prefer "Player X career stats at Soccerbase". I'll make the change... if anyone disagrees... let me know! Robwingfield ^(talk) 15:08, 6 July 2006 (UTC)

I've added Template:Soccerbase (manager), which I think is useful alongside playing stats for a player-manager (see Craig Brewster for my example). How would you guys feel about changing 'X's career stats' to 'X's playing career stats'? Fedgin 13:32, 8 August 2006 (UTC)

Personally, I think 'Career Stats' on its own would be assumed to be the playing career, unless otherwise stated, so I don't think there's any need to change. If a player had both links on his page, it'd be pretty clear what was what. ArtVandelay13 09:19, 10 August 2006 (UTC)