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shirt numbers

shootershill2tropicsshootershill2tropics
in General Charlton
we are getting near that time when the shirt numbers are allocated/announced, and i just don't like it. one year you are number 9, 10, or 11, and then next you are no. 16 or 24, or vice versa, or you are number 37 from the off, or, or...etc. i just don't believe this system enhances team spirit, indeed in many cases may detract from it. why not just allocate lottery style, that way it avoids any ups or downs a player might feel as a result of receiving x number. is it fa rules? it may seem minor in the grand scheme, but hey, it's still close season. your thoughts ladies?
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  • bobmunrobobmunro
    Or why not go back to 1-11 - it worked for over 100 years
  • Henry IrvingHenry Irving
    Maybe.
  • Norfolk_AddickNorfolk_Addick
    Its unusual that we would give a player a lower number unless everyone is aware that they are leaving like Rob Elliott. I don't think this is really an issue?
  • shootershill2tropicsshootershill2tropics
    Norfolk_Addick said:

    Its unusual that we would give a player a lower number unless everyone is aware that they are leaving like Rob Elliott. I don't think this is really an issue?

    there is only one set of 1-11, so how do you feel when you are not included, or actually, maybe it spurs you on...anyway, just some random musing, nothing vital as i said, i'll go away now;>)
  • Dazzler21Dazzler21
    LMAO are you for realsie?
  • RedandwhiteinmyviensRedandwhiteinmyviens
    One thing that does annoy me , slightly off topic is the club shop only has 1 price ( 12.95 ) for shirt printing and there isn't a price for just a number
  • WSSWSS
    Henry Irving said:

    Maybe.

    Baby

  • shootershill2tropicsshootershill2tropics
    ;>) ok, i'm caught in an arcane fire on this topic, cut me some, i'm new round here...
  • Mendonca In AsdasMendonca In Asdas
    Phew, i misread the Thread title for a minute....
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  • EdgeleyAddickEdgeleyAddick
    WSS said:

    Henry Irving said:

    Maybe.

    Baby

    Funny, I'd wondered that over the last week.

    I feel like Harry Hole.


  • HalixHalix
    edited July 2014
    Shirt numbers are totally meaningless now, epitomised when Stuart (sweaty) Balmer wore the No 1.
  • cafcsingercafcsinger
    Maybe players do but i couldn't give a toss.
  • DeeBeeDeeBee
    Some players like different numbers, Solly 20, Wiggins 16. Just some players have a preference don't think it matters that much at all
  • cantersaddickcantersaddick
    When shirt numbers are announced it may tell us a lot.. such as is Pope no 1 does Lennon get 6 ect.. will give us an idea of how big bob sess the squad!
  • SlartibartfastSlartibartfast
    "I am number 2, you are number 6"
  • sam3110sam3110
    So far I reckon it will be:
    Fox 3
    Jackson 4
    Morrison 5
    Reza 8
    Church 9
    Vetokele 10
    Harriott 11
    Pope 13
    Moussa 14
    Wiggins 16
    Buyens 17
    Solly 20
    Wilson 23
    Cousins 24
    Nego 25
    Parzyszek 26

    And my crystal balls tell me:
    We will give 1 to Bailly, 6 to a new cb, 7 to a new winger, and 2 will stay vacant
  • Addick in SW16Addick in SW16
    It could well be for merchandising purposes. If a player wears a different number depending on what position he's playing in or whether he starts each match, it might put people of spending money on a shirt with a player's name/ number? Just a thought.
  • LargeAddickLargeAddick
    What is the point nowadays of even having numbers, surely just a name can suffice.
  • HalixHalix
    Slartibartfast said:

    "I am number 2, you are number 6"

    I am not a number, I'm a free man!!

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  • thai malaysia addickthai malaysia addick
    Ross said:



    However, I do agree that shirt numbers should be the following:

    1 - gk
    2 - rb
    3 - lb
    5 - cb
    6 - cb
    7 - rw
    4 - cm
    8 - cm
    11 - lw
    9 - st
    10 - st

    Surely it's

    1 GK
    2 RB
    3 LB
    4 RH
    5 CH
    6 LH
    7 OR
    8 IR
    9 CF
    10 IL
    11 OL
  • se9addickse9addick
    Ross said:

    A number is a number. They don't mean anything anymore (although Gallas as 10 when he was a defender, Bouhlarouz as 9 as a defender and Clint Dempsey as number 2 do look strange).

    In Italy and many other foreign countries it is now commonplace to see players wearing 70/80/90 numbers, like in American sports.

    However, I do agree that shirt numbers should be the following:

    1 - gk
    2 - rb
    3 - lb
    5 - cb
    6 - cb
    7 - rw
    4 - cm
    8 - cm
    11 - lw
    9 - st
    10 - st

    Why has 4 become common place for a CM ? Surely 4 & 5 should be CB and 6 & 8 CM ?
  • sam3110sam3110
    GK 1
    RB 2
    CB 5
    CB 6
    LB 3
    RDM 4
    LDM 8
    RAM 7
    CF 10
    LAM 11
    ST 9
  • Addick in SW16Addick in SW16
    edited July 2014
    se9addick said:

    Ross said:

    A number is a number. They don't mean anything anymore (although Gallas as 10 when he was a defender, Bouhlarouz as 9 as a defender and Clint Dempsey as number 2 do look strange).

    In Italy and many other foreign countries it is now commonplace to see players wearing 70/80/90 numbers, like in American sports.

    However, I do agree that shirt numbers should be the following:

    1 - gk
    2 - rb
    3 - lb
    5 - cb
    6 - cb
    7 - rw
    4 - cm
    8 - cm
    11 - lw
    9 - st
    10 - st

    Why has 4 become common place for a CM ? Surely 4 & 5 should be CB and 6 & 8 CM ?
    Pretty sure 4 is the traditional number for a central midfield player. 6 should always be a centre half
  • HalixHalix
    4 Nobby Stiles.
    5 Jack Charlton.
    6 Bobby Moore.

  • RedPandaRedPanda
    I miss alphabetical numbering personally.
  • JollyRobinJollyRobin
    The reason we can't have 1-11 on the back of shirts is because

    a) Player names would mean we'd constantly be having new shirts printed all the time
    b) Having player names on the back of shirts means people buy shirts with names on the back, and the more people buying shirts with names on the back the more money the club makes
  • JiMMy 85JiMMy 85
    Ross said:

    A number is a number. They don't mean anything anymore (although Gallas as 10 when he was a defender, Bouhlarouz as 9 as a defender and Clint Dempsey as number 2 do look strange).

    In Italy and many other foreign countries it is now commonplace to see players wearing 70/80/90 numbers, like in American sports.

    However, I do agree that shirt numbers should be the following:

    1 - gk
    2 - rb
    3 - lb
    5 - cb
    6 - cb
    7 - rw
    4 - cm
    8 - cm
    11 - lw
    9 - st
    10 - st

    Kinda limits the manager's formation options...
  • kings hill addickkings hill addick
    edited July 2014
    se9addick said:

    Ross said:

    A number is a number. They don't mean anything anymore (although Gallas as 10 when he was a defender, Bouhlarouz as 9 as a defender and Clint Dempsey as number 2 do look strange).

    In Italy and many other foreign countries it is now commonplace to see players wearing 70/80/90 numbers, like in American sports.

    However, I do agree that shirt numbers should be the following:

    1 - gk
    2 - rb
    3 - lb
    5 - cb
    6 - cb
    7 - rw
    4 - cm
    8 - cm
    11 - lw
    9 - st
    10 - st

    Why has 4 become common place for a CM ? Surely 4 & 5 should be CB and 6 & 8 CM ?
    See thai malaysia addick's post above yours. The numbers came from

    -----------1
    -------2-------3
    ----4------5-------6
    7------8---9---10-----11

  • MrOneLungMrOneLung
    Please let us line up in that formation.
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