Pissed off because I had not been given the No.1 shirt.
Leaving it unassigned is basically saying to Michel, "you're not really good enough, but you're first choice until we find another keeper who will immediately be given the No.1 shirt".
I cannot recall any other time in Albion's history (since squad numbers were used) where the first choice goalie at the start of the season has not had the No.1 shirt.
Pretty poor motivation for him I would have thought. Even though we may be looking for another keeper he should currently be wearing the number one shirt.
On the other hand, if he wanted to remain with the No.16 shirt (or whatever he has), then ignore the above.
Leaving it unassigned is basically saying to Michel, "you're not really good enough, but you're first choice until we find another keeper who will immediately be given the No.1 shirt".
I cannot recall any other time in Albion's history (since squad numbers were used) where the first choice goalie at the start of the season has not had the No.1 shirt.
Pretty poor motivation for him I would have thought. Even though we may be looking for another keeper he should currently be wearing the number one shirt.
On the other hand, if he wanted to remain with the No.16 shirt (or whatever he has), then ignore the above.