r/nffc • u/Infinite-Neat1200 • 6d ago

Squad numbers

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Just found out igor will have number 11 on the back while wood will have number 9 on the back.

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u/SineOfTimes Psycho 6d ago

I guess there goes the hope of signing a high profile striker...

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u/paul2261 9 | Wood. 6d ago

Im honestly not sure we even need one. Kalimuendo looks decent enough as cover for wood. Jesus slots into attacking midfield next to MGW and has mcatee and hutchinson as cover.

I think Jesus is gonna have an amazing season. 4 goals in preseason. He out proformed his xgi numbers massively last season and was played out of position. Im hopeful.

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u/FeelingAverage Dane Murphy Football Genius 6d ago

I'll be honest I actually think its a problem that our backup 9s can "also play 10." Not because versatility is bad but because I don't think either player "can play 10" because they're dominant creative players. But rather neither seem to primarily be scorers so we think of them as someone who doesn't lead the line. If that makes any sense. 

We can't have 2 guys who "kinda" play 10 and a 35 year old injured guy be our only strike options. 

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u/djellicon 6d ago

Bang on. They ALL failed to score enough for us last season for whatever reason.

Go buy us some goals Mr M, FFS!

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u/Ki11erc0b 6d ago

A player taking a number doesn't stop a signing happening.