1. Having trouble logging in by clicking the link at the top right of the page? Click here to be taken to the log in page.
    Dismiss Notice

Squad Numbers

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by Bhoyyo, Aug 27, 2017.

Discuss Squad Numbers in the Celtic Chat area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. Bhoyyo

    Joined:
    Feb 28, 2008
    Messages:
    2,373
    Likes Received:
    1,450
    Location:
    Up north
    Fav Celtic Player:
    Forrest
    Fav Celtic Song:
    jelly & icecream when rangers die
    I was just thinking about how all over the place our squad numbers are. First of all, numbers 2, 3, 4 and 7 aren't taken. Although maybe they retired the number 4 after Ambrose left. Thought someone would have snapped up the number 7 honestly.

    And then you've got Tierney 63, Forrest 49, McGregor 42, Ntcham took 21. One of the most senior members of the squad, and vice-captain RB Lustig is 23.
     
    Bhoyyo, Aug 27, 2017
    #1

  2. Mr. Slippyfist

    Joined:
    Dec 20, 2009
    Messages:
    7,076
    Likes Received:
    9,922
    Could be worse.

    Remember Derek Riordon (in his 2nd spell at Hibs) wore 01.
     
    Mr. Slippyfist, Aug 27, 2017
    #2
    Blochairnbhoy likes this.

  3. GavCFC1

    Joined:
    Nov 27, 2009
    Messages:
    15,606
    Likes Received:
    1,538
    Saving them for all our big money signings this week...
     
    GavCFC1, Aug 27, 2017
    #3
    _DannyBhoy_ likes this.

  4. Marty McFly Whoa, this is heavy Gold Member

    Joined:
    May 11, 2014
    Messages:
    40,411
    Likes Received:
    39,698
    Location:
    Hill Valley
    Fav Celtic Player:
    Henrik
    Fav Celtic Song:
    The Celtic Rap 1988
    Kinda the done thing nowadays to hold onto your original shirt number. Some players will like it and some couldn't give a * what number they have. And some will be desperate to change to a lower number.
     
    Marty McFly, Aug 27, 2017
    #4

  5. shug72 Essex Bhoy! Gold Member

    Joined:
    Jul 22, 2012
    Messages:
    168
    Likes Received:
    58
    Location:
    essex
    Fav Celtic Player:
    All of them!
    Fav Celtic Song:
    All of them!
    Can one of the wizkids on here FIX this please! :84:
     
    shug72, Aug 28, 2017
    #5

  6. freitassen

    Joined:
    Jul 26, 2014
    Messages:
    3,269
    Likes Received:
    1,657
    Location:
    Lund, Sweden
    21, 23, 14, is tolerable. The * thing is having those 49, 42, american football numbers for every player that came from Lennoxtown. Tierney has a thing with this being his father's year of birth but Forrest, McGregor, those sort of guys should be getting a proper number
     
    freitassen, Aug 28, 2017
    #6

  7. freitassen

    Joined:
    Jul 26, 2014
    Messages:
    3,269
    Likes Received:
    1,657
    Location:
    Lund, Sweden
    Oh, and Roberts will take the 7 jersey, nothing less than deserved.
     
    freitassen, Aug 28, 2017
    #7

  8. lockerbie-bhoy

    Joined:
    May 5, 2016
    Messages:
    708
    Likes Received:
    290
    When larsson left I wanted the 7 shirt retired but the years have mellowed me: pleased #PR7 will be the next 'worthy' custodian
     
    lockerbie-bhoy, Aug 28, 2017
    #8

  9. Callum McGregor The Captain Gold Member

    Joined:
    Aug 13, 2008
    Messages:
    70,239
    Likes Received:
    37,090
    Location:
    London
    Fav Celtic Player:
    Lubomir Moravcik
    Fav Celtic Song:
    You'll Never Walk Alone
    Shirt numbers should never be retired.
     
    Callum McGregor, Aug 28, 2017
    #9
    Blochairnbhoy likes this.

  10. BR Fenian Army

    Joined:
    Oct 18, 2016
    Messages:
    7,444
    Likes Received:
    3,895
    Fav Celtic Player:
    Broony
    Fav Celtic Song:
    SCOTT BROWN SCOTT BROWN HE'S THE LEADER OF THE CELTIC
    1-11 aye. Retiring an unusual number after a legend leaves is alright. For instance i hope no one wears 63 after KT.
     
    BR Fenian Army, Aug 28, 2017
    #10
    Lancashire Nick likes this.

  11. Callum McGregor The Captain Gold Member

    Joined:
    Aug 13, 2008
    Messages:
    70,239
    Likes Received:
    37,090
    Location:
    London
    Fav Celtic Player:
    Lubomir Moravcik
    Fav Celtic Song:
    You'll Never Walk Alone
    Personally I think it's daft.
     
    Callum McGregor, Aug 28, 2017
    #11

  12. paulie67 Gold Member Gold Member

    Joined:
    Aug 22, 2017
    Messages:
    579
    Likes Received:
    372
    Fav Celtic Player:
    Jinky Johnstone
    Fav Celtic Song:
    Willie Maley
    Gee them aw' fookin' 'binary' numbers. :D
     
    Last edited: Aug 28, 2017
    paulie67, Aug 28, 2017
    #12

  13. McManus4

    Joined:
    Oct 31, 2009
    Messages:
    6,045
    Likes Received:
    429
    Fav Celtic Player:
    Kieran Tierney
    Fav Celtic Song:
    Celtic Symphony
    I'm sure the original squad numbers thing goes back to Tommy Burns. O'Dea, McGeady etc kept theirs. I'm sure O'Dea said it was for Tommy
     
    McManus4, Aug 29, 2017
    #13

  14. paulie67 Gold Member Gold Member

    Joined:
    Aug 22, 2017
    Messages:
    579
    Likes Received:
    372
    Fav Celtic Player:
    Jinky Johnstone
    Fav Celtic Song:
    Willie Maley
    You made me feel so sad, bringing back all these memories.
    But i know Tommy would not want us to sad, he'd want us to celebrate his spirit.

    sry folks, tears are streaming from my eyes as i type this.
     
    paulie67, Aug 29, 2017
    #14

  15. Marty McFly Whoa, this is heavy Gold Member

    Joined:
    May 11, 2014
    Messages:
    40,411
    Likes Received:
    39,698
    Location:
    Hill Valley
    Fav Celtic Player:
    Henrik
    Fav Celtic Song:
    The Celtic Rap 1988
    Marty McFly, Aug 29, 2017
    #15
    paulie67 likes this.

  16. Marty McFly Whoa, this is heavy Gold Member

    Joined:
    May 11, 2014
    Messages:
    40,411
    Likes Received:
    39,698
    Location:
    Hill Valley
    Fav Celtic Player:
    Henrik
    Fav Celtic Song:
    The Celtic Rap 1988
    1. Danny Milosevic
    2. Tyler Blackett
    3. Mo Camara
    4. Adam Virgo
    5. Rami Gershon
    6. Landry N'Guemo
    7. Miku
    8. Craig Burley
    9. Dion Dublin
    10. Marc Antoine-Fortuné
    11. Lassad Nouioui

    * wow :56:
     
    Marty McFly, Aug 29, 2017
    #16

  17. McGrory1888

    Joined:
    Jan 22, 2013
    Messages:
    3,480
    Likes Received:
    5,263
    Location:
    Glasgow
    Fav Celtic Player:
    Callum McGregor
    Fav Celtic Song:
    Let The People Sing
    Give Lustig 2, KT 3, new centre back 4, Paddy 7, Eboue 16, Forrest 17, McGregor 23 and a new striker 27. Then the squad looks a lot more acceptable. Personal opinion is that the first team squad should be as close to 1-25 as possible with academy players taking the numbers above that.
     
    McGrory1888, Aug 29, 2017
    #17
↑↓