Squad Numbers - 2022/23

[carlosthejackal]

Cancelo confirmed switch to No.7

MCFC link

I’ll sleep easier now

 

[bell_mcfc]

I can’t believe we have full backs wearing 7 & 11

 

[DMA's]

Cancelo wore 7 at inter and Valencia so must have a sentimental reason for choosing the number. Will be weird seeing a full back wear it!

 

[ninjamonkey]

Always personally found it odd when players care that much about numbers where they'll change it when whatever they prefer becomes available. I understand a lot of the time it's branding but it's still odd.

 

[jimharri]

Does it honestly matter?

Agreed. Numbers are largely irrelevant these days. 4 of our star midfielders at 16, 17, 20 and 47. The keeper at 31, one of the CBs at 14. The days of 1-11 (what us FOCs grew up with) are long since gone. It seems that some players request a number for personal reasons. Didn't Phil pick 47 for family reasons. And I'm guessing that Eddy might be in a similar position. And I suppose marketing might play a part. The Nordic Manshield was always going to get the 9 shirt, once Gabby's move to Arsenal was confirmed.

 

[Andouble]

would be a huge statement if Palmer was allowed to take the #11 (don't think it'll happen, though).

 

[birchwoodgingerste]

Interesting cancello been given number 7 normally a wingers number .cud we see him used left side of mid in some games?

 

[Stato]

Interesting cancello been given number 7 normally a wingers number .cud we see him used left side of mid in some games?

No he just wanted the number and it was free.
Don't read anything into who has what number.

 

[GaslightAnthem]

I can’t believe we have full backs wearing 7 & 11

Not for long…

 

[lee one pen]

I can’t believe we have full backs wearing 7 & 11

Could be another option for right wing maybe. He certainly wouldn’t be out of place.