Captain... Posted 6 January 2011 Posted 6 January 2011 Seeing as Matty Fryatt has gone and vacated the number 12 shirt, I started thinking. I remembered seeing in the programme in a match against Portsmouth that their squad number 12 was reserved for the fans. I was just wondering what you guys and gals thought about this and whether you would like to see Leicester do something similar. It is not an original idea, and according to Wiki there are about 20 teams that have done it, from Bayern Munich and Boca Juniors to Shamrock Rovers. The 12th man In England it mentions Pompey, Grimsby, Stockport and Plymouth. So do you think it's a good idea? Would it encourage you to get the number 12 on your shirt? Or do you think it is a bit stupid? Personally I would love to see the match day programme read: 10 Andy King 11 Lloyd Dyer 12 The Blue Army* * I assume we would use the blue army, any other suggestions?
cc_star Posted 6 January 2011 Posted 6 January 2011 Whilst it's kinda pointless It is a good idea for fans who get shirts printed and perhaps don't like the player who occupys their fave number or doesn't want to get 00 - <NAME> printed just in case he's sold or loses form or whatever So yeah good idea
Kitchandro Posted 6 January 2011 Posted 6 January 2011 I don't need to be told I am the 12th man, we are the ones who should be telling the club! Sounds a bit ridiculous and pointless to me. What if a player really loved the number 12 and couldn't have it? If I was told I couldn't wear 24 because the crowd are all wearing it I'd be abit disappointed. Also I'd think I was playing for the Insane Asylum 11 (or 12 if you like) But really, it sounds like the clubs that do it are making a feeble attempt to have a relationship with the fans. If they want to make fans feel appreciated - reduce the ticket prices, let us stand, and in our case, swap the family stand with the Kop.
Finnegan Posted 6 January 2011 Posted 6 January 2011 What if a player really loved the number 12 and couldn't have it? If I was told I couldn't wear 24 because the crowd are all wearing it I'd be abit disappointed. Also I'd think I was playing for the Insane Asylum 11 (or 12 if you like) Er, I think that would make you considerably more immature.
Len Finsbury Posted 6 January 2011 Posted 6 January 2011 I think this is up there with goal celebration music.
MC Prussian Posted 6 January 2011 Posted 6 January 2011 I'd rather see us working on improving the stadium atmosphere in terms of chanting before attempting to emulate other club's marketing recipes.
Raj Posted 6 January 2011 Posted 6 January 2011 GET BEHIND THE BOYS. STAND UP AND BE COUNTED(ALTHOUGH STANDING UP IS A CRIMINAL OFFENCE) FOXES NEVER QUIT KEEP THE FAITH LEE HOOS IS GOD
Zingari Posted 6 January 2011 Posted 6 January 2011 matty's old number 12 shirt should go to jobber , he would just about squeeze into it
Asha Posted 6 January 2011 Posted 6 January 2011 I'd rather they gave it to an incoming striker who might actually find the net from time to time.
Finnegan Posted 6 January 2011 Posted 6 January 2011 I honestly don't give a fvck. If a bit of whimsy really ruins your day then you've got bigger issues than football. Given there's no indication from the club this is happening, it's even less worth being bothered by.
Guest Bilo Posted 6 January 2011 Posted 6 January 2011 I find the idea a bit of an artificial and cheesy way of a club trying to show that it appreciates the fans, when in LCFC's case they do all they can to undermine vocal support. The sad thing is, it's exactly the kind of thing the club would do.
Finnegan Posted 6 January 2011 Posted 6 January 2011 But if a few kids get a buzz out of it and it sells a few 12 shirts, does it really matter? Seriously?
Captain... Posted 6 January 2011 Author Posted 6 January 2011 I'm surprised by the negative response, I don't think Portsmouth did it as a marketing gimmick, I think it was a genuine show of affection to their fans by the club. I know that the relationship with the fans and the club is not the best at the moment, something like this would be a simple gesture by the club to recognise the fans, it may help build relationships and start a bit more dialogue between the supporters and the club. If they were to recgonise that the fans can be the 12th man, then they may be more open to helping with some of the other problems, such as standing areas, and some of the others mentioned. With the new owners in charge and the team looking like it's playing well again, it may be a good time to start discussions, something like swapping the family with the kop would need a bit of time to do so start now with an aim to have it in place by next season. The idea of wearing a 12 on your shirt was me just wondering if anyone would.
Joe. Posted 6 January 2011 Posted 6 January 2011 Reading do this. It's one of the most cringeworthy things I've ever seen, and we've done some poor things in the past.
Ford Super Sunday Posted 6 January 2011 Posted 6 January 2011 Can't happen, when Fryatt is tragically killed after being run over by a milk float his shirt will be retired forever to retain his memory and legendary status within the club.
Guest BlueBrett Posted 6 January 2011 Posted 6 January 2011 I think they have a huge banner saying "The Twelfth Man" at the Holte End at Villa Park too. I'm not keen really. I think sports coverage and analysis is already jam packed with enough cliches to last for the time being. Can't say it would particularly bother me if the club did something like that though. I think sometimes you just have to appreciate that you aren't part of the demographic being targeted.
Corky Posted 6 January 2011 Posted 6 January 2011 It should still be Fryatt because I miss him. It will hurt not to see his name in the programme on Sunday.
themotivator Posted 6 January 2011 Posted 6 January 2011 would rather have an actual 12th man for sunday...
Wymsey Posted 6 January 2011 Posted 6 January 2011 If our support at home was the 12th man then we could be a bad name in the squad considering the Stadium is half as noisy as my Halls of Residence
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