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Post by TAGas on Aug 4, 2021 11:02:27 GMT
The numbers are In!
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Post by kentgas on Aug 4, 2021 11:03:39 GMT
No number 2 so still looking for a RB?
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Post by percy on Aug 4, 2021 11:03:55 GMT
No.2 incoming?
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Post by percy on Aug 4, 2021 11:04:24 GMT
Backing Hanlon and Westbrooke then
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Post by Baxtinho on Aug 4, 2021 11:09:56 GMT
Backing Hanlon and Westbrooke then Doubt the numbers mean anything, but it's more of a statement to change someone's number, such as Liddle.
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Post by yesimcornish on Aug 4, 2021 11:10:33 GMT
They must of read my message on the forums
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Post by stapletongas on Aug 4, 2021 11:34:59 GMT
Should scrap squad numbers and make players genuinely “play for the shirt” 1-11. Making earning the shirt and keeping the shirt a big thing.
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Post by Squiffy on Aug 4, 2021 11:42:30 GMT
No number 2 so still looking for a RB? No number 13 or 21, so we must still be looking for a rationalist and a blackjack player. 😂
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Post by baggins on Aug 4, 2021 12:24:15 GMT
Backing Hanlon and Westbrooke then God help us.
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Post by Baxtinho on Aug 4, 2021 12:43:08 GMT
Should scrap squad numbers and make players genuinely “play for the shirt” 1-11. Making earning the shirt and keeping the shirt a big thing. How would that work in the modern game with squads though? And what is the benefit? It'd just make it harder to identify the players
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2021 12:45:17 GMT
Hugely disappointing that Hanlan is our No 9 and that JB backs Westbrooke.
Seriously hoping that a few of these are cleared our asap ...
No idea who our No2 will be ...Wouldnt be surprised if he is trying to tie up a permanent deal.
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Post by Baxtinho on Aug 4, 2021 12:47:19 GMT
Hugely disappointing that Hanlan is our No 9 and that JB backs Westbrooke. Seriously hoping that a few of these are cleared our asap ... No idea who our No2 will be ...Wouldnt be surprised if he is trying to tie up a permanent deal. What difference do the numbers make? I doubt the players or manager care.
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Post by Jomo on Aug 4, 2021 12:49:04 GMT
Hugely disappointing that Hanlan is our No 9 and that JB backs Westbrooke. Seriously hoping that a few of these are cleared our asap ... No idea who our No2 will be ...Wouldnt be surprised if he is trying to tie up a permanent deal. I can't say it's hugely disappointing, because I suspect that Hanlan and Westbrooke being given number 9 and 8 respectively, basically means nothing. The numbers 1-11 mean very little these days. I mean, Jaakola has been our number 1 for the last few seasons and has never been allocated the number 1 shirt as far as I can recall?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2021 13:07:39 GMT
Hugely disappointing that Hanlan is our No 9 and that JB backs Westbrooke. Seriously hoping that a few of these are cleared our asap ... No idea who our No2 will be ...Wouldnt be surprised if he is trying to tie up a permanent deal. I can't say it's hugely disappointing, because I suspect that Hanlan and Westbrooke being given number 9 and 8 respectively, basically means nothing. The numbers 1-11 mean very little these days. I mean, Jaakola has been our number 1 for the last few seasons and has never been allocated the number 1 shirt as far as I can recall? Im probably really old fashioned .... I want No 9 to put the fear of God into defenders and opposition fans when they see them - they will see Hanlan and laugh!! Similar No 8 - A craftsman / someone who will make it happen. In truth as you say Numbers are irrelevant. I didnt even notice Anssi number until we received his signed shirt for sponsoring him ... so as you say numbers dont truly matter at all.
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Post by percy on Aug 4, 2021 13:11:38 GMT
I think the truth is, the numbers matter to *some* players. Imagine it was important to the new keeper as he felt pushed out by Harrogate I'd say. Bit of a vote of confidence for Hanlon even if as some has said - really it makes no difference to the management or the team they will pick.
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Post by poorblue on Aug 4, 2021 13:13:20 GMT
Whilst accepting squad numbers do not have the same thinking as years ago because of bigger number of players in squads and more subs allowed it does still have meaning. For instance, the keeper number is No1 I have never heard of an outfield player using that number. For many years Rovers No1 keeper has been the second choice keeper. Why? perhaps to keeps them happy they are 2nd choice! Nice to see Kilgour move up to No5 shirt whilst most other players from last years squad remain the same shirt number another exception being Martinez. Strange that Pitman is No40 rather than the spare No21!
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Post by Baxtinho on Aug 4, 2021 13:20:20 GMT
Whilst accepting squad numbers do not have the same thinking as years ago because of bigger number of players in squads and more subs allowed it does still have meaning. For instance, the keeper number is No1 I have never heard of an outfield player using that number. For many years Rovers No1 keeper has been the second choice keeper. Why? perhaps to keeps them happy they are 2nd choice! Nice to see Kilgour move up to No5 shirt whilst most other players from last years squad remain the same shirt number another exception being Martinez. Strange that Pitman is No40 rather than the spare No21! Davids wore 1 at Barnet. Liddle has also moved from 7 - 27
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Post by rovers5charlton5 on Aug 4, 2021 13:23:34 GMT
37 players in the squad. How many are counted towards our squad limit?
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Post by poorblue on Aug 4, 2021 13:34:48 GMT
37 players in the squad. How many are counted towards our squad limit? 21 and missing No 2 makes 22. Leaves a couple spare until tranfer deadline?
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Post by bluebiro on Aug 4, 2021 13:43:08 GMT
If hanlan and Westbrook were to leave are those numbers then no longer available? Gutted for cornish.
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