Birmingham City retire the number 22

ClaretAndJew · Post by **ClaretAndJew** » Thu Jul 23, 2020 3:19 pm

Because of Jude Bellingham going to Dortmund, they have retired his number 22.

This is the weirdest thing I've ever heard.

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/ ... 2-18650110

GodIsADeeJay81 · Post by **GodIsADeeJay81** » Thu Jul 23, 2020 3:26 pm

Just seen that on BBC sport

I remember the day when you had to actually achieve something to become a legend.

dsr · Post by **dsr** » Thu Jul 23, 2020 3:28 pm

44 games, 4 goals, number retired?

What number is Lukas Jutkiewicz?

huw.Y.WattfromWare · Post by **huw.Y.WattfromWare** » Thu Jul 23, 2020 3:28 pm

Or is it cos the£26m has saved the club?

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Thu Jul 23, 2020 5:03 pm

What a nonsense

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Thu Jul 23, 2020 5:16 pm

wonder if it's got anything to do with the racist abuse he received after yesterdays game on social media.......

DCWat · Post by **DCWat** » Thu Jul 23, 2020 5:25 pm

That stinks of small time.

Stalbansclaret · Post by **Stalbansclaret** » Thu Jul 23, 2020 5:37 pm

Couldn't believe this was actually true. Truly ridiculous.

MDWat · Post by **MDWat** » Thu Jul 23, 2020 5:38 pm

What a load of shite hahaha

Vino blanco · Post by **Vino blanco** » Thu Jul 23, 2020 5:40 pm

Small-minded attitude from a club trying to look bigger than they are.

Red Fox Rocks Socks · Post by **Red Fox Rocks Socks** » Thu Jul 23, 2020 7:29 pm

Do you remember when Gerry Creaney got 8 in 10 on loan in the waddle season? What number did he wear? Perhaps we should retire that

matttheclaret · Post by **matttheclaret** » Thu Jul 23, 2020 8:00 pm

Red Fox Rocks Socks wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 23, 2020 7:29 pm
Do you remember when Gerry Creaney got 8 in 10 on loan in the waddle season? What number did he wear? Perhaps we should retire that

To be fair, it'd be deserved. In fact anyone scoring 8 in 10 in the Waddle season probably deserves a knighthood in all honesty.

martin_p · Post by **martin_p** » Thu Jul 23, 2020 8:06 pm

Claretmatt4 · Post by **Claretmatt4** » Thu Jul 23, 2020 8:11 pm

Because the #22 Jersey is such a coveted number.

Wonder if theyd have done it if he was number 7 or number 10?

claptrappers_union · Post by **claptrappers_union** » Thu Jul 23, 2020 8:12 pm

To me it's adding unneeded pressure to such a young footballer, also might it affect his ego - the club should be trying to keep him grounded. It might be a bit embarrassing if it doesn't work out for him at Dortmund though.

I saw Nick Powell on one of the televised games last week paying for Stoke, he had a lot of potential too... but can you imagine if Crewe retired his shirt number after his move to Manchester United? I'm not suggesting Powell has failed in his career but I don't think he has hit the heights that were expected from him back in 2012...

MT03ALG · Post by **MT03ALG** » Thu Jul 23, 2020 10:43 pm

Perhaps they are saving shirt number 22 for when Bellingham returns homesick from Dortmund, having banked the cash!!

Spiral · Post by **Spiral** » Thu Jul 23, 2020 10:52 pm

Chinese owner, number 2 is auspicious in Chinese culture, and 22 represents a double blessing. So not just any old ordinary b0llocks, it's superstitious b0llocks, too.

Devils_Advocate · Post by **Devils_Advocate** » Thu Jul 23, 2020 11:01 pm

Jason Blake wanted to retire the #8 academy shirt when Callum Styles decided to go to Bury but our club wasn't having any of it.

Dont think Blake took it well on both counts and it was one of the main reasons he decided to leave the club

GodIsADeeJay81 · Post by **GodIsADeeJay81** » Thu Mar 25, 2021 8:49 pm

I see he's playing the 2nd half, fully justifying this shirt retirement.

elwaclaret · Post by **elwaclaret** » Thu Mar 25, 2021 8:57 pm

What a crock.

martin_p · Post by **martin_p** » Thu Mar 25, 2021 9:42 pm

Devils_Advocate wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 23, 2020 11:01 pm
Jason Blake wanted to retire the #8 academy shirt when Callum Styles decided to go to Bury but our club wasn't having any of it.

Dont think Blake took it well on both counts and it was one of the main reasons he decided to leave the club

Surely Blake’s 7.

SalisburyClaret · Post by **SalisburyClaret** » Thu Mar 25, 2021 9:51 pm

Is it because it’s a higher number than they have fingers and toes - must make it tricky

Devils_Advocate · Post by **Devils_Advocate** » Thu Mar 25, 2021 10:11 pm

SalisburyClaret wrote: ↑
Thu Mar 25, 2021 9:51 pm
Is it because it’s a higher number than they have fingers and toes - must make it tricky

In that case Burnley's #22 shirt must be as safe as houses

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Thu Mar 25, 2021 10:53 pm

Burnley have retired many shirts!

ecc · Post by **ecc** » Fri Mar 26, 2021 12:05 pm

"To be fair, it'd be deserved. In fact anyone scoring 8 in 10 in the Waddle season probably deserves a knighthood in all honesty."

Make that an MBE for all Burnley fans who "experienced" Waddle's management skills.

claptrappers_union · Post by **claptrappers_union** » Tue Dec 06, 2022 4:53 am

claptrappers_union wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 23, 2020 8:12 pm
To me it's adding unneeded pressure to such a young footballer, also might it affect his ego - the club should be trying to keep him grounded. It might be a bit embarrassing if it doesn't work out for him at Dortmund though.

Seems he’s gone from strength to strength

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Tue Dec 06, 2022 3:51 pm

Did they retire Trevor Francis's number?
He is a Brum legend.

dsr · Post by **dsr** » Tue Dec 06, 2022 5:15 pm

What number does Lukas Jutkiewicz have?

For that matter, what number did he have at Burnley?

dougcollins · Post by **dougcollins** » Tue Dec 06, 2022 7:12 pm

dsr wrote: ↑
Tue Dec 06, 2022 5:15 pm
What number does Lukas Jutkiewicz have?

For that matter, what number did he have at Burnley?

0. Oh sorry, that's how many he scored.

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