Should Valencia Be Given The Number 7?

June 30, 2009 68 Comments

Author: Scott the Red Filed Under Antonio Valencia, Poll

68 Comments

June 30, 2009 at 20:17
Ulster Red says:
glad we have started our spending spree lads..nt 2 sure about the “7″ tho
June 30, 2009 at 20:21
sambios says:
I hope he does better job than Ronaldo and Tevez but not 7 shirt. I think he hasn’t got da ability to take dat responsibility.
June 30, 2009 at 20:25
Kings says:
Still need another striker and a midfielder due to Hargos persistent injury problems.
June 30, 2009 at 20:27
leetguy101 says:
Best, Robson, Cantona, Beckham, Ronaldo.

Valencia?

Those five guys were unique in their own kind. To give Valencia the 7 is to set him up for failure – he couldn’t outdo Ronaldo in attacking talent.

It’s a hard act to follow. I say, give the 7 to someone who’s talented, but would also stay at United for a bloody long time, and be loyal.

Macheda in a few years, maybe. If Nani steps up bigtime, and walks out of Ronaldo’s shadow – then Nani.
June 30, 2009 at 20:29
Billy Meredith says:
This is too much, too soon. I’m still trying to get myself excited that we signed him. Why am I not excited about his signing?
June 30, 2009 at 20:36
Gudjohnsen says:
Well if Valencia’s price was 16 mills we now have 64 mills left from the Ron sale. Fergie will most likely bring in another striker and I do agree with Kings, we need a midfielder because of Hargo’s constant injuries. We can’t depend on him until he finishes his recovery and can stay fit for some time. Nobody seems to know when that will be.

Anyways, so I stay on topic – when are the numbers published for next season?
June 30, 2009 at 20:37
Costas says:
I would give it to Fletcher. If not him, then i would leave it vacant for a year or so.
June 30, 2009 at 20:42
Sketch says:
Valencia is a really good player. But i wouldnt want him to wear the number 7. The comparison between him and Ronaldo would always be mentioned and if he doesn’t succeed he will be remembered as the number 7 flop. The number 7 should be worn by someone who is young and has potential. Maybe that Serbian kid that’s coming on January?
June 30, 2009 at 20:42
leetguy101 says:
Darren Fletcher is an outstanding big match player, and he was the exception to the 2008-09 rule of, “let’s go missing during big games, and see what we can still win”.

Eg, dippers home and away, champions league final, Inter home and away (home: we played crap, away: we scored nothing), Porto home, Arsenal away, Fulham away (rebound), and even the Super Cup final against ZSP.
June 30, 2009 at 20:43
666rbr says:
Benzema (38mil), Rodwell (10mil), M.Veloso (16mil) what do you think?
June 30, 2009 at 20:43
tel says:
i heard that anderson will get the number 7 shirt and valencia will get the number 8….
June 30, 2009 at 20:44
Oreluvsmanunited says:
I’ld prefer 77.
June 30, 2009 at 20:44
Mannan says:
Guys just a thought ……….. but wouldn’t it be nice to give it to Welbeck………it would be a great show of confidence in him and it might just propel him on to the next Level ……….also there is no danger of him leaving.
June 30, 2009 at 20:44
Mannan says:
Guys just a thought ……….. but wouldn’t it be nice to give it to Welbeck………it would be a great show of confidence in him and it might just propel him on to the next Level ……….also there is no danger of him leaving.What do you guys think?
June 30, 2009 at 20:45
jamos9 says:
The 7 shirt is legendary and should o to a flair player!!
June 30, 2009 at 20:45
666rbr says:
I’d give the number 7 to Aguero or Petrucci (in a few years time).
June 30, 2009 at 20:47
jamos9 says:
Good call 666rbr ; Petrucci could be the one.
June 30, 2009 at 20:51
666rbr says:
thx jamos9
what do you think about buying some english talents? rodwell, a.young, agbonlahor, bale?
June 30, 2009 at 20:52
Keith says:
How can you give the 7 to anyone who isn’t a guaranteed starter? You’re gonna give the 7 to some guy who might be a sub every match? Wait til you sign Aguero and give it to him, or just hold it til u get a real replacement. I am not convinced that Valencia is even a step up from the wingers already on the team, and I havent seen anything from Valencia the last 2-3 years to suggest that he’s good enough for United, especially to replace Ronaldo.
June 30, 2009 at 20:54
Sugarcult says:
The number 7 is Benzema’s.
June 30, 2009 at 20:59
Mannan says:
Keith – Mate , You should remember that when Ronaldo came to United he was not a sure starter . If Sir Alex has faith in them and trusts them to play well next season i cant see any reason why we cant give it to lads like Welbeck , Macheda and Petrucci (although he might not be involved next season)
June 30, 2009 at 21:00
KJ says:
I agree with Sugarcult and everyone else, No.7 is for Benzema
June 30, 2009 at 21:02
Football1st says:
Yeap Benzema’s
June 30, 2009 at 21:02
tommy says:
grt talent but i dont think whether he deserves No.7.
may be furgason should buy Mattias Fanandez and try to tranforms him the way he did to Ronaldo, otherwise Nani has something.
June 30, 2009 at 21:09
javac says:
If Benzema is joining then give it to him. I will defend Valencia and say that most people doubted that floppy haired blonde and then the spotty portuguese kid could take over the shirt. But we all remember Becks and Ronaldo… I have faith in Valencia, even in the 7 shirt.

The Lyon kid, PJANIC, has got me thinking about Benz. Surely not? £38 mill is a good fee too. Can’t wait to find out that it’s true.
June 30, 2009 at 21:09
Corea says:
Don’t know where all this new people came from but it seems the most exciting times for the “fans” are the transfer windows.

Number 7 ? Don’t care. Give it to Park.
June 30, 2009 at 21:11
javac says:
BTW The comment from Pjanic is on sky sports website saying he’s joining us….

http://www.skysports.com/football/transfer_clockwatch/0,23710,14896,00.html
June 30, 2009 at 21:11
Debrabs says:
Number 7 for our next gifted, arrogant Frenchman?
June 30, 2009 at 21:37
DanS says:
To be fair who was Ronaldo when he joined?
June 30, 2009 at 21:43
gotta hate tiny tears says:
number 7 doesnt make the player
the player makes the number 7 shirt his own
June 30, 2009 at 21:49
King Eric says:
For those who suggested Macheda, do we know for sure he will stay at United? I am not gonna say who should get the 7 shirt till the end of the transfer window. Adem Ljijac in January is worth a punt though.
June 30, 2009 at 21:51
kegz says:
At the end of the day its just a number. I don’t give a shit what number he gets as long as he does a good job. We had all this bollox when carrick took keane’s shirt and while carrick will never be Roy Keane we won the league that year and he has won it every year since…lets hope its the same for Valencia with the no 7…and long reign Wayne Rooney!
June 30, 2009 at 21:56
Linvoy says:
I’m still on the Ribery bandwagon… U never know maybe Sir Alex will use his powers of persuasion!! The opportunity to tAke up the mantle of no.7 shirt is surely too much for Ribery to resist!!

I’m not givig up on this one! Very unlikely I know but there’s always a chance when Sir Alex is determined!
June 30, 2009 at 22:18
shingadiaFC says:
Lets consider the fact that when ronaldo came in, every1 raised questions about why he was given the number 7….but look where he ended up!!

The ideology of being given the number 7 will probs enable Valenica to feel obliged to put extra effort into his game in order to prove his worth of being given the shirt.

However, a lyon spokesman has stated that manutd are on verge of a benzema deal – i’d rather see him wear the no.7 than valencia. Yet rumours are mounting that sergio aguero is on his way to OT, and i’d rather see him being given the shirt than both the pair.
June 30, 2009 at 22:31
james f says:
It’s just a number, even if it’s been worn by Cantona, Best etc.
I wouldn’t mind even if it was given to VDS.
June 30, 2009 at 22:35
North Stand Tier 2 says:
No way we’re going for Ribery now we’ve signed Valencia. I’m gonna give him till January before I judge him too much. No doubting his pace and power will be an asset in Ronnie’s absence but still not convinced he has the overall quality to play our fast paced one touch passing…

I agree with Kings, we need a striker with pace (Benzema is the only one that fits the bill and is realistic), and a defensive midfielder is absolutely vital. Hargreaves is done and dusted, we should look for the insurance on him asap!! Not sure who we could go for though, apparently there is a Croatian or Serbian dude (Kakar??) who is the nuts that we have looked strongly at, but I’ve never seen him play.

I’m convinced no. 7 could go to Benzema if we get him, or Llajic in Jan.

Not Welbeck, he’s shit – he’ll never be a premier league striker.
June 30, 2009 at 22:35
Pride Of All Europe says:
In the next week we’ll have Benzema and a holding midfielder.
June 30, 2009 at 22:47
North Stand Tier 2 says:
thats optimistic pride of europe.

i hope you are right though.
June 30, 2009 at 23:14
Kash says:
Number 7 would be perfect for Aguero if he joined and if he wasnt from Argentina.

I think Valenca will get it unless we get Benzema, SAF gnna make him a world class player hopefully.

Ancellotti doesnt want Joe Cole? Love it if he joined United.
June 30, 2009 at 23:19
asg says:
I think at a push it might be worth giving him a go with number 7 just to give him a bit of confidents, but i would prefer if it went to someone else
June 30, 2009 at 23:20
Jack says:
“Not Welbeck, he’s shit – he’ll never be a premier league striker.”
funny stuff, are you being serious?
June 30, 2009 at 23:33
Dom says:
666rbr – Bale is Welsh. I think United are in reasonable shape now. I think we need an out and out front player to feed off Rooney and Berbatov, and macheda and welbeck can provide the back up. That’s it really, although Fergie should possibly think about the way Xavi and Iniesta took the piss out of us and think about that type of player lining up for the reds next season.
June 30, 2009 at 23:38
jamos9 says:
Centre midfielder wouldn’t go amiss, as we’re not sure on Owens future at the top level anymore. Also hopefully Benzema and we’ll be laughing
June 30, 2009 at 23:39
sutters123 says:
Give it to Fletcher!!!
July 1, 2009 at 0:24
I kiss football says:
Slightly off topic, I think we should go for Benzema and Rodwell. Rodwell is just 18 but could provide good cover in midfield. He’s big so could be a top centre back in the future,and he’s English.
Back to Valencia,I don’t think he should get No.7. I think it should go to Nani,Tosic or Benzema were we to sign him. Welbeck could be a good shout too.
July 1, 2009 at 1:48
Adrian says:
Not Valencia. That’s for sure.

I dont think Anderson’s the person for the legendary number. He just cant score, which is a significant quality of all who wears the No.7 jersey.

If we are closing in on Benzema it seems more likely that it will go to him: a French striker who might make the stages like Cantona. However, if I were to pick someone to get the number, it is Fletcher. Now that he is mature and no longer the understudy of Beckham years ago, he is good enough to bear the number, which will reflect his significance to the team’s play.
July 1, 2009 at 2:39
HERDINO says:
not valencia for sure,,it will give bad effect in the future if we handover that number to valencia..he aint number 7 class, yet…he should be pacey, equipped wiv shitload of flair, and got charisma just like becks, ronnie , best…its a trademark for us..benzema will be handed that number next week..anyone remember jeremy menez from as roma?he could be our left winger,,he should have moved to us rather than roma…hes got potential and very versatile player..
July 1, 2009 at 3:02
Alejandra says:
Cristiano was a talented teenager when he got the number 7 jersey. If Ferguson sees the same potential, Valencia should wear it.

I have always thought the 7-jersey is for wingers. Benzema is a striker and I do not think he has enough talent even for ManUtd squad-player.
July 1, 2009 at 4:41
vishnu1729 says:
the no 7 shirt should be given to a teenager with talent and he must be made to play the manchester style…
presently two best options are ladjjic or welbeck
July 1, 2009 at 4:45
vishnu1729 says:
now signing benzema and valencia will reduce the 80 m to 30 m..
we must and must strengthen the midfield and i hope fergie willl do that
we must bring experience and power to midfield….try to sign silva or degastino or snieder….
July 1, 2009 at 4:52
vishnu1729 says:
there is no need of signing any new ronaldinho or new pele..because manu is the only team in the world football club have got more number of talented youngsters like…tozic,petrucci,kiko,welbeck,possebon,fabio,rafael,foster,..i thk we can add anderson,nani,gibson,….we have got players for all position …and adem ladjjic (the new no 7)…and more like dodo…and what more we need..
dont judje any player frm youtube videos…
July 1, 2009 at 5:23
jespermoses says:
NO
July 1, 2009 at 6:25
jcolas says:
If SAF says yes than yes, if not then no.
July 1, 2009 at 6:49
Adopted Scouser 10 says:
Right from the time SAF started giving out number 7 to the players he bought CANTONA,BECKHAM,RONALDO,you will notice that they all have 7 letters to their name so am n6t expecting him to wear number 7,instead Macheda or Welbeck.Watch this space.
July 1, 2009 at 7:27
Fze123 says:
@ Adpoted Scouser 10
benzema < 7 letters too
July 1, 2009 at 8:32
red123 says:
No problem in Valencia getting it.

Dont forget that before players were given the number for a season it just used to be a shirt number assigned to players.

I remember back in the 90′s Kanchelskis wore number 7 when Robson was injured.

To be honest aslong as whoever gets it is consistent and plays for the team then Id be happy.

Rooney would make a great Number 7 for the history books though!
July 1, 2009 at 8:43
marvsharpe says:
“Right from the time SAF started giving out number 7 to the players he bought CANTONA,BECKHAM,RONALDO,you will notice that they all have 7 letters to their name so am n6t expecting him to wear number 7,instead Macheda or Welbeck.Watch this space.”

I’d love to see SAF’s reaction to this load of crap!
July 1, 2009 at 8:44
eric says:
give me the 7 its a shame that united missed out on me… i dont play football much now
July 1, 2009 at 10:14
cantona7 says:
personally i would love to have Macheda wearing that number.. just for the sake of glamour lol. but he certainly has the potential doesnt he? if not, then just let it vacant for next season.

but anyway i would trust SAF with any decision he makes on the future of number7.
July 1, 2009 at 10:40
020luke190 says:
Not too sure about No.7. But if he doesnt get it, who will?
July 1, 2009 at 11:04
swissdevil says:
Tosic anyone?
July 1, 2009 at 11:05
swissdevil says:
anyway for all those insisting it should be benzema, all the hints are that he will sign for madrid…. i sure hope the newspapers are wrong!
July 1, 2009 at 11:51
harun says:
if benzema comes in , the number 7 should be his.
July 1, 2009 at 12:57
Johnza says:
No way on this earth should Valencia be given the number 7 shirt. Have seen enough of him over the last 2 seasons to convince me he will be nothing more than a decent squad player, ala, Park, Nani etc.
Apparently Benzema has just agreed a deal with Real in teh last hour so he is gone.
I think it looks like there may be no-one left that will be worthy of the 7. Ribery if he Bayern can finally get over ’99, and let him come to us.
But apart from that, there is nothing wrong with leaving it vacant for a season, and seeing if Welbeck, Macheda, Petrucci, or Ljacic can step up and prove they may be worthy of it.
July 1, 2009 at 13:39
Curt says:
Yeah right. We still don’t know he won’t turn out to be another Nani.
July 1, 2009 at 15:37
Dani says:
If Benzema is really coming, apart from what’s written today, then give him the no. 7.
Valencia should not be given the number, at least not just yet.
July 1, 2009 at 23:56
mauly says:
What about Scholes No7….. for his final year(s)
July 2, 2009 at 8:43
vishnu1729 says:
no 7…..ADEM LJAJJIC.YOUNG RAW TALENT….GOOD LOOKING….ATRACTIVE……..SKILLFUL……….

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