striker Nicklas Bendtner has got a new squad number this season, and whilst changing squad numbers is not unusual, players usually move higher up the order, with first team players usually preferring numbers from 1 to 11.
However, Bendtner has ditched his former squad number for one that's lower down the pecking order, and will wear the number 52 for the next season. Exactly why he's chosen that particular number is a mystery, though the Dane hints that it's down to personal reasons.
It could be that 5 x 2 equals 10, which is actually one of the most coveted numbers amongst attackers in a team, or 5 + 2 equals 7, which is a number coveted by wingers, something that Bendtner is not. Or maybe he wants to score 52 goals this season, or hit the post 52 times, or miss the target 52 times.
Bendtner explained: "The new season's almost here, and along with the rest of the players I'm really excited and believe it can be a really special one for everyone associated with the club.
"Before it starts I wanted to change my squad number from 26 which I've obviously had for a number of seasons now. I chose to move to 52 because it's a special number to me personally, and I hope that it brings me good luck for the new season.
"I appreciate that a good number of fans have bought their kits for 2009/10 already with names and numbers printed up so I'd like to personally cover the cost of replacing anyone's shirt that has my previous number.
"It means a lot to see supporters wearing your name and number, and I want to ensure people aren't inconvenienced by the change."
The offer does come with a caveat however. You must have purchased the kit from the club itself to be eligible for it. It's not clear what you could do if you had bought the kit from a distributor, except maybe keep it ...
However, Bendtner has ditched his former squad number for one that's lower down the pecking order, and will wear the number 52 for the next season. Exactly why he's chosen that particular number is a mystery, though the Dane hints that it's down to personal reasons.
It could be that 5 x 2 equals 10, which is actually one of the most coveted numbers amongst attackers in a team, or 5 + 2 equals 7, which is a number coveted by wingers, something that Bendtner is not. Or maybe he wants to score 52 goals this season, or hit the post 52 times, or miss the target 52 times.
Bendtner explained: "The new season's almost here, and along with the rest of the players I'm really excited and believe it can be a really special one for everyone associated with the club.
"Before it starts I wanted to change my squad number from 26 which I've obviously had for a number of seasons now. I chose to move to 52 because it's a special number to me personally, and I hope that it brings me good luck for the new season.
"I appreciate that a good number of fans have bought their kits for 2009/10 already with names and numbers printed up so I'd like to personally cover the cost of replacing anyone's shirt that has my previous number.
"It means a lot to see supporters wearing your name and number, and I want to ensure people aren't inconvenienced by the change."
The offer does come with a caveat however. You must have purchased the kit from the club itself to be eligible for it. It's not clear what you could do if you had bought the kit from a distributor, except maybe keep it ...
So if it works next year it'll be 'Bentner 104'
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