why do the players shirts have such large numbers on them

[follyfancier]

like 33 and 36 ?
if there are only 11 in a team

[sir.prize]

As in other team sports, squad numbers are used in association football to identify and distinguish players on the field. Numbers were originally used to also indicate position, with starting players being assigned numbers 1-11, but most competitions and leagues now use squad numbers.

[follyfancier]

thank you

[Xylene]

The large numbers are also a lot easier for the ref to see.

[follyfancier]

Xylene I meant large in value , not the size

[B00]

"The large numbers are also a lot easier for the ref to see. "

hehehe!!!!

[mccfluff]

:-)

[rowanwitch]

Wait for JJ to explain its much more sensible in netball where players positions are on the backs of their shirts eg GD (goal defence) C centre if I remember rightly etc

[Old_Geezer]

Yeah; but they can't move out of their box, so it sort of fits.

[brionon]

Those numbers are the players IQ.

[squarebear]

Or how many thousands a week they earn. I wouldn't mind an IQ like that if I earned their money.