Bendtner changes his number

Bendtner changes his number

Postby Sims » Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:32 am

Bendtner explains switch of squad number

Arsenal centre forward Nicklas Bendtner has changed his squad number for the new season.

The Dane caught up with Arsenal.com to explain why he decided on the switch and give a personal offer to fans who had bought his shirt through Club outlets this summer.

“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." said Bendtner.

"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 is valid for supporters that purchased the Arsenal home, away or third shirt from a Club shop or online via Arsenal Home Shopping since June 2009. Any supporter wanting to upgrade their shirt that features Nicklas’ previous squad number must show proof of purchase in store.

[Wednesday, August 12, 2009]


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Hopefully it does give Bendy some luck :D
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Re: Bendtner changes his number

Postby Yorkyblue » Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:36 am

Shouldn't cost him more than £100 to replace the shirts.
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Postby InTheNorthBank » Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:39 am

Yorkyblue wrote:Shouldn't cost him more than £100 to replace the shirts.


Hahaha. Harsh but true. Fair play to Bendy though, nice gesture! I really do hope the Arsenal faithful get behind him this year...less of the groaning when he f*cks up a little bit and just generally show him more support.
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Re: Bendtner changes his number

Postby Sims » Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:40 am

Yorkyblue wrote:Shouldn't cost him more than £100 to replace the shirts.


:lol: My mum said exactly the same thing, and she's a gooner :D
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Postby She_Gunner_Wales » Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:48 am

Fair play to the lad, thats a very kind gesture.
Got Eduardo on mine though.
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Re: Bendtner changes his number

Postby Sims » Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:49 am

I'm getting Arshavin when i go up to the Armoury on the away shirt tommorow :P
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Re: Bendtner changes his number

Postby Briggsy » Wed Aug 12, 2009 12:11 pm

Thats brilliant shows the character of the guy paying for the new shirts
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Re: Bendtner changes his number

Postby Arsenal Tone » Wed Aug 12, 2009 12:22 pm

Shows he's a top bloke I think.

Hopefully everyone will get behind him this season. He's one of my favourite players at the club, he epitomises the old Arsenal, big, strong, physical and aggressive. I don't expect him to be first choice though, I think Eduardo and Van Persie will be the main men this season although both players have a history of injuries so he might get a few chances.
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Re: Bendtner changes his number

Postby StLGooner » Wed Aug 12, 2009 12:22 pm

I wonder if 52 was the number of drinks he had that night he came out of the club with his pants down? :)
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Re: Bendtner changes his number

Postby Yorkyblue » Wed Aug 12, 2009 12:23 pm

Not taking anything away from him but I feel he had to do it really. It's not like he's the first player to do this.
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Postby InTheNorthBank » Wed Aug 12, 2009 12:47 pm

ChVint22 wrote:I wonder if 52 was the number of drinks he had that night he came out of the club with his pants down? :)


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Postby castano » Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:12 pm

I wonder what 52 means to him.he should have told us i think
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Re: Bendtner changes his number

Postby TheGeneral » Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:35 pm

It is a nice gesture offering to cover the costs with his own money, but it is pretty much something I'd expect all footballers to do if put in a similar situation. They can't exactly let people walk around with a false number on their shirt after they paid a fair amount of money buying it.
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Postby Fabrestuta » Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:56 pm

Hmm Bendtner 52....B52.... he's big and he soars through the air
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Postby StLGooner » Wed Aug 12, 2009 2:01 pm

He needs 52 chances to score? :hiding:
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