Guest Howaythetoon Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 The number 9 shirt is held in high regard at Newcastle but many fans regard it as nothing more than a mere number and shirt. Where do you stand on the number 9 shirt? For me its a special shirt and always will be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Nah, I don't care really- Just a number, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishmael Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 DO NOT GIVE A SHIT WHO WEARS IT. Sorry Andy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Its certainly different than all the other numbers. It will always remind me of Shearer, which will always make it a special shirt to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 It's a bit special I think. Just like the number 7 at Real Madrid or the 7 at Man Utd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 rob macdonald,mick harford,tony cunningham,frank pingel........as much shite as good. a good player will be a good player regardless of what sodding number he wears. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishmael Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 btw Shearer 9 is just as memorable as Kallon 3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 If every Newcastle number 9 was great, then it wouldn't be so special. What's makes it great is that every now and again we get a player above the norm who we can adore. The Shinton's, Pingel's and Cunningham's help add to the legend imo, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 If every Newcastle number 9 was great, then it wouldn't be so special. What's makes it great is that every now and again we get a player above the norm who we can adore. The Shinton's, Pingel's and Cunningham's help add to the legend imo, And now the Carroll's Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest johnson293 Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 I think its maybe deemed a bit less special now due to squad numbers where a player gets a shirt and can't change it, whereas before, you could play anyone in any number and they 'earned' the shirt. In the past we have had some truly great No.9's such as Hughie Gallagher, Jackie Milburn, Malcolm McDonald, Andy Cole and Alan Shearer of course. However, in between, I bet there are a fair number who wore the shirt, and didn't do as well, or leave as many good memories. From the late 70's through to the early 90's, can anyone name many of our 'great' number 9's?? Paul Goddard wore it, but while he was a decent player, he didn't break many scoring records in it. I think its good for a local lad to have it again - I just hope he can do well, and can take the pressure, it will surely bring for him because of its history. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCONA Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 It's always talked about and its even got a thread! Its special Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 I think its maybe deemed a bit less special now due to squad numbers where a player gets a shirt and can't change it, whereas before, you could play anyone in any number and they 'earned' the shirt. In the past we have had some truly great No.9's such as Hughie Gallagher, Jackie Milburn, Malcolm McDonald, Andy Cole and Alan Shearer of course. However, in between, I bet there are a fair number who wore the shirt, and didn't do as well, or leave as many good memories. From the late 70's through to the early 90's, can anyone name many of our 'great' number 9's?? Paul Goddard wore it, but while he was a decent player, he didn't break many scoring records in it. I think its good for a local lad to have it again - I just hope he can do well, and can take the pressure, it will surely bring for him because of its history. did hughie gallacher ever wear a no.9 ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 All that 'magic' went when Roeder gave the shirt to Martins. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 It is a special number but I don't think it should be kept back for, say, a big money signing or anything like that. More shite players have worn it than greats - hopefully Andy Carroll will propel himself to the latter category. Good luck to him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishmael Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 I think its maybe deemed a bit less special now due to squad numbers where a player gets a shirt and can't change it, whereas before, you could play anyone in any number and they 'earned' the shirt. This sums up my thoughts on player numbers up for me rather well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chris Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Its special to newcastles fans and players who no the history of the shirt. Other clubs dish there no9 round to anybody Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Its special to newcastles fans and players who no the history of the shirt. Other clubs dish there no9 round to anybody so have we. it's special to newcastle fans cos the press have told them it is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Its special to newcastles fans and players who no the history of the shirt. Other clubs dish there no9 round to anybody Khalid Boulahrouz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guinness_fiend Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Every club has their sacred shirts. The higher the calibre of players in a squad, the more numbers are revered (Liverpool is a good example). Personally, I don't care who wears number 9, as long as they perform in it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 it's special to newcastle fans cos the press have told them it is. Aye, just like we'd rather win the FA Cup than the Premier League. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 As long as its worn by our starting centre forward I don't care. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 it's special to newcastle fans cos the press have told them it is. Aye, just like we'd rather win the FA Cup than the Premier League. Lose 4-3 then win 1-0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Should it be more than a shirt? Probably not. But it is and we can't escape that. Only a few clubs have 'special' shirts and we're famous enough to be one of them. The stream of past number 9s will ALWAYS be mentioned, whereas for most clubs it just wont. Personally, I like that in this era of oil tycoon owners, strange kick-off times and identical meccano stadiums......we still have tradition and nostalgia. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 ..Its a lifestyle choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4 Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Yes it's special but at the same time it isn't sacred. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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