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Saha Switches To Number 8
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Louis Saha will wear the number eight shirt at Everton next season.
The Frenchman donned the number nine jersey during the 2008/09 season, which culminated in his record-breaking goal at Wembley in the FA Cup final.
He had previously worn the same number at Manchester United before switching to Goodison Park.
Elsewhere, Dan Gosling switches from number 32 to number 19, while Seamus Coleman is number 31.
But the departure of Segundo Castillo means the number eight shirt is now available and Saha revealed he has a special preference for that particular jersey.
Saha's birthday is 8 August and this is where his affinity for the number began.
The striker told evertonfc.com: "I have always favoured the number eight jeresy throughout my career but for one reason or another it has never been available.
"When I arrived at Everton last year I wanted to take it, but Casti (Segundo Castillo) had just arrived and that wasn't possible.
"This season it is available and because I was born on the eighth day of the eighth month, it is a number I do associate with."
Saha said he had enjoyed his season at number nine, and explained that he fully appreciated his joining of a list of illustrious Everton names.
"I enjoyed wearing the famous number nine shirt and it was a great honour to be handed this when I joined the Club," he continued.
"I am aware of the huge tradition associated with the shirt and the great players that have played in it, but my personal preference is to have the number eight."
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Hannah Hickinsonawwww. i liked dan having the number 32. it's my favourite number :)
Wednesday 5th August 11:11 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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joe stanleysaha whats with the ginger hair lol. jus score as many goals as you can thisseason and try and not get injured! same happened last year i bought jagielka number sixteen but then he changed to number six. rang the megastore and they swapped it for a yakubu top. and then he got injured!!!
Monday 3rd August 09:17 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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phil partridgeI dont understand why people moan about number changes, its simple dont get a number untill the start of the season this happend every year
Friday 31st July 14:12 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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sophie Goslinghaha ave got the same birthday as louis saha exept am gunna be 13 this year .
Friday 31st July 11:03 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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Gary BraySorry for all those who have bought the new shirt the club should offer some kind of refund, but as long as he's putting the ball in the back of the net who cares what number he has............
Thursday 30th July 22:02 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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Mark LynchJohn Jarvis... I think if you contact the club direct then i am sure they will replace your shirt for you... this is bad timing, but maybe Saha has only just decided to take number 8? I Agree with Jamie.. maybe the Yak would be a more suitable number 9, tho i also agree with Stuart Vaughny would also be proud to wear the number 9 shirt. i think that whoever gets it, it would give them a lift and add more to their game, i would certainly rule out Jo tho, as he isn't what we would call a traditional centre forward....
Thursday 30th July 18:17 Report CommentMichael BrooksLooking at the list the squard looks very small! With no more new additions on the horizon, figures crossed no injuried!
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Stephen BrownJust score 88 goals this season and its yours for life!
Thursday 30th July 15:50 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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Aarron James Cropleythat happend to me last season, i payed for the shirt with 6 on as that was Mikel Arteta but then to find out when the season started he was wearing 10. so this season i'm waiting untill the season starts to find out whos wearing what.
Thursday 30th July 15:49 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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Emma PurseyOh dear, I seriously hope that the club refunds people like John Jarvis who paid full price for the new shirt with Shah 9 on the back. The timing of this announcement is extremely poor, particularly given the popularity of both the player and number.
Thursday 30th July 12:17 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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Stuart BrazillI say give vaughny the number 9 shirt that boy s a true blue and im sure he will prove his worth this season, have always been a great admirer of his keep him fit and he will do the business
Thursday 30th July 10:15 Report Comment- Login to Reply
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Jason SaggersThat will represent the number of games he is fit for this season!
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john jarvisShould this not have been anounced before selling the NEW shirt with names and numbers on i have bought the NEW shirt with saha 9 on costing over £50 will the club change this free of charge i doubt it!
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Wai Kin Lowis that means another striker is coming to everton? so that num 9 jersey will be pass to him? it is more crucial that we get more midfielders than another striker now~
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