2023 was the year of Manchester City, of Unai Emery, of Spain women lifting the World Cup and of VAR making more of a beast of itself than usual.
But that's not all the last 12 months had to offer. While we've covered the big stories of the year in our awards special, paying tribute to those who defined 2023, there will be others who don't receive too much of a look-in. Or maybe they will… and we just want another 100-200 words to rave about 'em some more.
