abdomlahor Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Why even assign Given, Bent, Hutton, Ireland, Bannan and Charlie squad numbers? Seems a bit pointless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted July 24, 2013 Moderator Share Posted July 24, 2013 Why even assign Given, Bent, Hutton, Ireland, Bannan and Charlie squad numbers? Seems a bit pointless.Because we mightn't be able to get rid of them and we're still paying them. I don't see how it's pointless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted July 24, 2013 Author Share Posted July 24, 2013 Pleased Weimann got 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LockStockVilla Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 At least Con now knows what number to get on his Bannan top..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Time for cynical Simon to say, that the first 11 numbers being filled means no more signings. Also interesting to see El Ahmadi retain the number 8 shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdomlahor Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Why even assign Given, Bent, Hutton, Ireland, Bannan and Charlie squad numbers? Seems a bit pointless. Because we mightn't be able to get rid of them and we're still paying them. I don't see how it's pointless. Maybe not pointless, but if the others are anything like Bent, they won't get into the squad even if they do stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted July 24, 2013 Moderator Share Posted July 24, 2013 Time for cynical Simon to say, that the first 11 numbers being filled means no more signings. Also interesting to see El Ahmadi retain the number 8 shirt. Yeah apart from Lowton's penchant for a silly high number, the only actual gap in the current list is at #23. So I'll say definitely 1 more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TezzRexx Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Zog's off then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaglint Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Seeing as Lowton has 34 it maybe that N'Zogbia has similarly chosen/asked for 35. Although the list does seem to make the Bomb Squad quite clear. It looked like N'Zogbia was in Lamberts plans, played his role last year if not as often as he would have liked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted July 24, 2013 Author Share Posted July 24, 2013 N'Zogbia is probably on higher wages than he's worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Can't wait for my Darren Bent 39 shirt. In all seriousness, think I'll get Okore 5. Happy with the numbers though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 From the official siteVilla have released squad numbers for the upcoming season - so now is the perfect time to get shirty!Take a look at the list below and use our new, interactive online app called 'Kit Builder.'Using this state-of-the-art shop technology, you can create your new 2013-14 shirt with the name of your hero and their number.Alternatively you can select your own name and preferred number - the choice is yours!You will then see the finished product in the Villa dressing room alongside the tops of Gabby Agbonlahor and Ron Vlaar.You can also download your 'Kit Builder' creation and use it as your Facebook cover photo too.You'll stand out from the crowd on the social media site and also be able to show your support for the claret and blues.It's a fun experience so log-on now to get started.You can, of course, also snap up your selected shirt name and number in our Villa Stores at Villa Park and New Street.In squad news, Brad Guzan has been handed the No.1 jersey for the upcoming term.Guzan, after a sterling campaign which saw him earn player of the year awards, will take the iconic goalkeeping top, previously worn by Nigel Spink, Brad Friedel, David James and Jimmy Rimmer.Christian Benteke and Matt Lowton have asked to wear No.20 and No.34 respectively once again, after starring with them in the previous campaign.Jores Okore is No.5, Nathan Baker is No.2 while Antonio Luna is No.14.Joe Bennett is No.3, Jed Steer is No.13 and Aleksandar Tonev is No.24. Andreas Weimann takes No.10 while Nicklas Helenius is No.9. New midfield ace Leandro Bacuna will take No.7.The No.19 has been retired for one season as a mark of respect for former skipper Stan Petrov, who was forced to quit the game through illness.Samir Carruthers is now No.25, after previously wearing No.40, while Chris Herd is No.17 after being No.31.Gary Gardner takes Brad Guzan's former top No.22.Squad List1 Brad Guzan2 Nathan Baker3 Joe Bennett4 Ron Vlaar5 Jores Okore6 Ciaran Clark7 Leandro Bacuna8 Karim El Ahmadi9 Nicklas Helenius10 Andreas Weimann11 Gabby Agbonlahor12 Marc Albrighton13 Jed Steer14 Antonio Luna15 Ashley Westwood16 Fabian Delph17 Chris Herd18 Yacouba Sylla19 Not Available20 Christian Benteke21 Jordan Bowery22 Gary Gardner24 Aleksandar Tonev25 Samir Carruthers34 Matt Lowton35 Shay Given36 Charles N'Zogbia37 Enda Stevens38 Nathan Delfouneso39 Darren Bent40 Stephen Ireland41 Alan Hutton42 Barry BannanBOF : Added O/S link 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRS-T Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Can't wait for my Darren Bent 39 shirt. I've already got mine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.I.C.O. Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 The only glimmer of hope that anyone else is coming in is that number 23 is still free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 (edited) The only glimmer of hope that anyone else is coming in is that number 23 is still free. Genuinely think there could be something in it. Could have easily gave it to Carruthers etc. Quite a popular number for attacking midfielders. Con, where art thou? I'll get you a Bannan 42 shirt Edited July 24, 2013 by samjp26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted July 24, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted July 24, 2013 Beckham? Jordan? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Beckham? Jordan? Van Der Vaart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 26-33 could be filled I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeps Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 N'Zogbia is for sale then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaglint Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Howard Hodgson - who is someone from Twitter that is close to Faulkner reckons N'Zogbia was one of the one's Lambert wanted to move on prior to his injury. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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