isnt there a rule that clubs HAVE to use squad numbers now?

i am sure there is, doesn't stop me hating them, what is wrong witha full back wearing 1, and a stand off wearing 6, we all know were we are then, but its all down to cash and flogging a few extra shirts.

It, bloody terrible.

I have enough numbers to remember when I phone someone or use a credit or debit card or quote a bank account number.

Full backs should have a number 1 on their shirt 6 for stand off 9 for hooker etc.

They do this just to get at me when I put the wrong players name when I post a compliment or otherwise.

I honestly can,t see the point of them.

I to do not like squad numbers, not that i can see them anyway with my eyes cue Leyther Matt

I prefer squad numbers in truth. I find it far easier to namea player, although last year at Whitehaven was interesting as because his number 7 shirt got full of blood, Ian Watson wore Martyn Ridyard's no.23!

If a scrum half wears 7 why does every other budder put the ball in the scrum then

I used to like squad numbers until "that" Super League season. Not sure if it really works in the Championship if im honest.

The only reason Abram did it alphabetically in the SL season was because he hadn't got a clue who was going to play where. Most teams put their first choice 13 in shirts 1 to 13.

no he did it to stop certain players getting the number they wanted

Who cares, it was stupid. ie he pi**ed the players off before a ball was passed. Now we know why the players wouldn't play for him, they couldn't have the number they wanted

Just correcting your innacurate post Derek, you must care you posted it

Forgot the jokey face, sorry I even reminded myself of 2005

. Need to cheer myself up now.

Which ones the jewellery or the womens clothes? do you want to buy some derek? thought theyd be a bit big for you as my wife has lost a lot of weight since she bought them first


Sorry my suit has been sold but ive a nice jacket Ive never worn

Or was it the Spirelli papers and DVD's nice hobby im told

I can't get my head around why the RFL insist on squad numbers. I don't even buy into the theory that they help to sell shirts.

We didn't play under squad numbers in 2006 or 2007 but that did not stop a certain young person (who will remain nameless) begging weekly for a Leigh shirt with '7-Azza' on the back.

Quite agree, to be honest. Was weird watching 1-17 in the Four Nations having been used to squad numbers all season.

The lads in the Subby club on Saturday preferred the 1-17, whilst they were watching the match, they were playing a game of their own.

From what I could see, each of them put in £1 and were given a number 1 – 17, if your number (from either team) knocked on, gave away a penalty, knocked the ball dead or in touch, basically turned the ball over, you paid in another £1, this continued until someone scored a try in which case if your number scored you took the winnings and it started over again. Think the end winnings went to the MOM.

I digressed please ignore me and feel free to continue.

That actually sounds a belter, might try that one

mmm wonder if that could be done as a fund raiser for LISA with some of the winnings going to them, rather like a race night, I have loads of games on video.

There was a 'racy' item or two on there Fred

paper deigns?? whatever floats your boat Derek



but keep it up the orders have trebled

So the Ann Summers item has gone then.

(20% will do Fred)

Sounds a good idea Fred I shall try to get the committee to arrange it at a suitable venue.

If anyone has any ideas about a format for a night like this please e mail them to me - dont forget to keep the costs as low as possible.

Try the 3 Pigeons

Well you wouldnt want an unsuitable venue would you Frank ?