I agree, I'll be annoyed if it's giving to Rojo,Smalling deserves it more imo.
Shirt Numbers 5, 7 and 9
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) and Imran (@Annihilate Now!) are here to discuss Amad saving our blushes in a win against Southampton as well as our now annual loss at home to Brighton. They discuss Amorim's post-match comments, revisit how mid-table we may or may not be, and discuss some transfer news.
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Indeed. Since it is so obvious, one can deduce that the tweet was intended to calm muppet fears as it gives of the impression that we are indeed bringing new faces.
I want Rojo to take Vidic's old number. He strikes me as much more of a Vidic than a Rio.
he wears the same number for Sporting i think, so would suit him
Did he want the change or does a 'new aquisition' want it? Perhaps the 47 million pound man Vidal?
5 Rojo
7 Di Maria
We won't have a 9 and we won't sign Vidal. Blind will take 15 if and when he joins.
7 Di Maria
We won't have a 9 and we won't sign Vidal. Blind will take 15 if and when he joins.
Overall, it bugs me so much that 2 of the most famous numbers in our club have been left vacant for that long. Regarding the number 9, it's hard to believe none of our strikers ever expressed any interest in wearing that number after Berbatov left; that was already 2 years ago. About number 7... need to say anymore?
Not sure about who to give the numbers to, best to wait and see.
Rojo 5
Blind 7
Di Maria 9
Blind 7
Di Maria 9
They've changed before. Hargreaves was assigned No.23 when he joined, but changed to 4 after Heinze left.
He wore 23 on the bench during the Community Shield but he had never been assigned a number until the Premier League season started and he was given 4.
7 is a number for an attacker/winger. I hope they don't make Vidal 7, it just would look funny to me.
Probably wanted the number nine in his squad number, all the kids are doing it nowadays.
Thought Welbeck was a sure thing for number 9.
Vidal would be an excellent no. 7.
I agree. For me the number 7 has always been the inspiration or driving force/focal point behind the team. Robson, Cantona, Becks and Ronaldo and of course Best all fitted that role and I think that describes what we would all like Vidal to be or what we perceive him to be if he signs for United.
I associate 7 with Beckham, Ronaldo, Cantona, Figo, Raul, etc before I associate it with Robbo.
Vidal would be an excellent no. 7.
That is your problem, I'm afraid.
Best, Robbo, Cantona, Becks and Ronaldo are all that come to my mind. I ignore Owen and Valencia on purpose.
Everyone ignores Owen and Valencia. What is my problem? Most of the players you said I included in mine, and I agree with Best I just forgot to mention him. So literally one player we don't agree on...
In regard to it being a position as you defined it (attacker/winger), as opposed to a club icon. (Figo and Raul having nothing to do with us)
Isn't it obvious?
New black United hero Blackett gets 5, Ronaldo comes back and gets 7, and Fellaini clearly showed he can score goals and will be our new 9.
New black United hero Blackett gets 5, Ronaldo comes back and gets 7, and Fellaini clearly showed he can score goals and will be our new 9.
they have to do with the number 7 though.
I don't mind this as Ronaldo is part of the equation.
Not our number 7.
You are confusing your view of the number 7 shirt and United's iconic number 7's particularly Robbo, whom arguably started the legend of it (Best being associated in hindsight) Hence my comment that you thinking a midfielder No.7 looking odd, is an issue I think I have only ever heard of from you, tonight.
Not a midfielder but a defensively inclined one. And not saying Robbo wasn't a good defender from the middle but Vidal imo is a defensive specialist who contributes going forward, not the other way around. I wouldn't give 7 to a player like Vidal, or for that matter a player like Xabi Alonso, Busquets, etc.
As far as I was aware, Vidal is a box to box midfielder that scores goals. Very much in the Robbo mould.
But then you don't associate the number with Robbo, which I doubt is a common view for United fans.
This discussion is getting a bit frustrating, and is ultimately pointless, so I'll agree to disagree (or agree) I'm not really sure anymore.
I just see the number 7 as being the number belonging to the focal point. The player that best defines how we play.
Sort yourself out.
I agree with you, which makes it even stranger why we gave it to Owen
Valencia, I can just about understand because on his day, he really was a menace on the wing and made a great deal of chances for us. But Owen.... how mature
Concern with squad numbers seems juvenile to me, I can't be alone.
Can't we just go back to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 like in the old days!
I hoped Smalling would take #5 and I thought Welbeck would want the #9. As it stands.....
#5 Rojo
#7 Vidal or leave it vacant
#9 Leave it for Wilson
#5 Rojo
#7 Vidal or leave it vacant
#9 Leave it for Wilson
15 rojo
7 vidal
9 di maria
make this happen ed!
7 vidal
9 di maria
make this happen ed!
It sure is, but the idea that Raul, a classic 9 for another club is deemed more relevant to our number 7 shirt than Bryan Robson is depressing.
Hopefully they give Januzaj the number 7. Still can't believe Valencia gave that number up. It's the moment when I realized that he should be sold.
He's been given #11
He's confirmed as 11 mate.
Yep, the no. 7 at Manchester United does hold significant importance and is probably the only number I'm ever remotely concerned with in terms of who it is assigned to. I never saw Robson play but know enough about him and the no. 7 to suggest Vidal would be a fine addition to the array of Manchester United no. 7's.
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