This is just cruel.
The number 7 shirt has taken on almost mythical status at Manchester United over the years. From (occasionally) George Best to Bryan Robson to Eric Cantona, David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo, it is a shirt that has generally represented the main superstar in the team – a player who can make the difference and get fans off their seats.
In recent seasons that shine has dulled slightly as the likes of Michael Owen, Antonio Valencia and Memphis Depay have worn the famous number. No disrespect to any of those names – particularly Valencia who is much loved at the club – but they are hardly the most glamorous of players. United fans are gagging for someone worthy of the honour.
So when Manchester United’s official club Twitter account hinted at a ‘No.7’ announcement, there was much initial excitement at what it could mean. Was it signifying not only a new signing, but world-class star deserving of the celebrated number? Was someone from within being announced as the new incumbent? Exciting hopeful Andreas Pereira perhaps?
No. It was for the rebranding of the hospitality matchday experience at Old Trafford…
Introducing No.7 at Old Trafford – register your interest now: https://t.co/D61LLjqlvG pic.twitter.com/dfGorgzGjt
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 22, 2017
As you can imagine, disappointed United fans made their feelings to the club very clear…
thought you just announced someone smh
— cal (@CallyInDaValley) July 22, 2017
https://twitter.com/travismillr/status/888734802572193794
https://twitter.com/SemperFiUnited/status/888735127110418432
https://twitter.com/3thanK3nna/status/888734286463029249
I read this as introducing our new No7 and now I want to cry
— ManUtdMindset (@ManUtdMindset) July 22, 2017
Same here… I was like FUCK YES A SIGNING… now I don't even know life
— Twinny (@Twinnyy) July 22, 2017
We've all been rustled by the Man United twitter admin, nearly had a heart attack seeing that in my notifications
— ManUtdMindset (@ManUtdMindset) July 22, 2017
