Birmingham City retire the number 22

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Birmingham City retire the number 22

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.

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Re: Birmingham City retire the number 22

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

Just seen that on BBC sport :lol: :lol:

I remember the day when you had to actually achieve something to become a legend.
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Re: Birmingham City retire the number 22

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

44 games, 4 goals, number retired?

What number is Lukas Jutkiewicz? :shock:
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Re: Birmingham City retire the number 22

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

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

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Re: Birmingham City retire the number 22

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

What a nonsense
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Re: Birmingham City retire the number 22

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.......

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Re: Birmingham City retire the number 22

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

That stinks of small time.

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Re: Birmingham City retire the number 22

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

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

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Re: Birmingham City retire the number 22

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

What a load of shite hahaha

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Re: Birmingham City retire the number 22

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

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

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Re: Birmingham City retire the number 22

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

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Re: Birmingham City retire the number 22

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.
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Re: Birmingham City retire the number 22

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

Who?

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Re: Birmingham City retire the number 22

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?

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Re: Birmingham City retire the number 22

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...

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Re: Birmingham City retire the number 22

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!!

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Re: Birmingham City retire the number 22

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.

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Re: Birmingham City retire the number 22

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

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Re: Birmingham City retire the number 22

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

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

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Re: Birmingham City retire the number 22

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

What a crock.

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Re: Birmingham City retire the number 22

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.
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Re: Birmingham City retire the number 22

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

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Re: Birmingham City retire the number 22

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
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Re: Birmingham City retire the number 22

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

Burnley have retired many shirts!

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Re: Birmingham City retire the number 22

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.

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Re: Birmingham City retire the number 22

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

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Re: Birmingham City retire the number 22

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

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

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Re: Birmingham City retire the number 22

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? ;)

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Re: Birmingham City retire the number 22

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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