The coveted #7

[El Jefecito]

In keeping with the King Kenny theme, I got to thinking that with Kewell likely to be off at the end of the season, who deserves the most coveted shirt in football?

Two names spring to mind. Stevie G and Babel. Stevie for obvious reasons, but Babel because he seems to have all the same tools in his armoury that the King had. If he continues to progress then maybe he will earn it.

[stevie_gerrard_8]

In keeping with the King Kenny theme, I got to thinking that with Kewell likely to be off at the end of the season, who deserves the most coveted shirt in football?

Two names spring to mind. Stevie G and Babel. Stevie for obvious reasons, but Babel because he seems to have all the same tools in his armoury that the King had. If he continues to progress then maybe he will earn it.

Stevie should stay with 8. It is HIS number.

I agree with Babel, as he has the potentail to be aworthy number 7 for Liverpool

Another choice could be Kuyt, I know it may be controversial, but he had it at feyenoord and I can see him becoming a real favourite here.

[Jayesh87]

Stevie should stay with 8. It is HIS number.

and your username would look silly

[Darth Marty]

Babel or even Torres...with Kuyt no.9

[JPK]

Lay off Kewell.Him and Voronin have 7 and 10 for a reason.

[RedReet]

I would retire the shirt, it only seems to bring out the worst in players now.

Clough, Smicer and Kewell are the few that spring to mind, but I’m sure there may be a couple more.

Would Smicer have scored in the CL final in the number seven shirt, I think not.

[Iceman]

I agree the number 7 shirt is not the talisman it was the only 3 worthy of it IMO are Callaghan (for those who can remember that far back) Keegan and KIng Kenny

an outsider could be McMannaman

ever since KIng Kenny the shirt seems to be a curse rather than a Talisman

[stevie_gerrard_8]

and your username would look silly

You saw right through me

[RedReet]

I agree the number 7 shirt is not the talisman it was the only 3 worthy of it IMO are Callaghan (for those who can remember that far back) Keegan and KIng Kenny

an outsider could be McMannaman

ever since KIng Kenny the shirt seems to be a curse rather than a Talisman

What number did McManaman wear before 7? For some reason I seem to have 17 in my head, but maybe I’m confusing him with Stevie.

[Mattshark]

What number did McManaman wear before 7? For some reason I seem to have 17 in my head, but maybe I’m confusing him with Stevie.

It was 17.

[Jennings]

... Babel because he seems to have all the same tools in his armoury that the King had. ...

I don't want to come across as harsh here, but it's way too early to compare Babel and King Kenny.

IMHO I don't expect any number 7 to perform to Kenny's standards. When it happens I will rejoice, but until then let's not expect too much of a player because of the number he sports.

[Lee]

What number did McManaman wear before 7? For some reason I seem to have 17 in my head, but maybe I’m confusing him with Stevie.

He did indeed have 17

[RedReet]

It was 17.

Cheers.

[El Jefecito]

I don't want to come across as harsh here, but it's way too early to compare Babel and King Kenny.

IMHO I don't expect any number 7 to perform to Kenny's standards. When it happens I will rejoice, but until then let's not expect too much of a player because of the number he sports.

You're right they cannot be compared. I just see some similarities. Kenny will always be the King

[Morph]

I'd go for our new winger who we will sign next season