The term "keep the shirt" no longer applicable

[goldstone]

Used to be when the team wore 1 through 11. If you kept the shirt you were still in the team.

Now each player has his own number it is no longer applicable.

Thought I should share that with you.

 

[Superphil]

Shortest thread of the week goes to...

 

[strings]

And, in addition to your shocking revalation, I can reveal that footballers nowadays get a new shirt every match (sometimes even two).

So, even if the numbers 1-11 were still used, it would not actually be the same shirt.

I am astounded by the shocking use of this clearly misleading phrase on Southern Counties Radio. I shall be complaining to the BBC posthaste.

 

[goldstone]

I am astounded by the shocking use of this clearly misleading phrase on Southern Counties Radio. I shall be complaining to the BBC posthaste.

Thank you. Because if you don't complain I'll have to ...

 

[strings]

Thank you. Because if you don't complain I'll have to ...

I am glad you share my concern of this shocking misuse of the English language (and that you are willing to humour me on this very quiet day at work!).

 

[Golden Graham]

Thank you. Because if you don't complain I'll have to ...

Leave it to BAG....