Arsenal earlier released details of their squad numbers for
2008-09, and Walcott was allocated the number 32 jersey he has woen
for the last two seasons.
But in a change announced on the club's offivial website, Arsenal
have confirmed that from the start of the 2008-09 season, Walcott
will be wearing 14 jersey.
It is an iconic shirt at Arsenal because 14 was the number worn by
the Gunners' all-time leading goalscorer, Thierry Henry, who left
the club a year ago for Barcelona.
The change of shirt for Walcott is the only one following the
original announcement on squad numbers. New signing Aaron Ramsey
from Cardiff has been handed the No. 16 shirt, while Mexican
striker Carlos Vela takes the No. 12.
y vela inherit such a bad no.? its usually meant for condemn
reserves...