442 2,699 Posted July 23 He’s played less than 50 games and scored 4 goals.. 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthefish2002 11,146 Posted July 23 This is a bit tinpot. Birmingham City have had some fine players in the past (Trevor Francis, Gill Merrick, Bob Latchford) but never retired a shirt until Jude Bellingham? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danish 573 Posted July 23 But when you think about how much his transfer fee could rise to? His contribution to Birmingham City in that regard is massive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattitheowl 7,953 Posted July 23 Thats, just weird! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamsandwich 5,049 Posted July 23 54 minutes ago, 442 said: He’s played less than 50 games and scored 4 goals.. he's been there since he was 7 though - and only 17now. This is how it should have gone with Hirst Jr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The only way is S6 6,658 Posted July 23 What a load of bollx 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hirstyboywonder 9,906 Posted July 23 1 hour ago, jamsandwich said: he's been there since he was 7 though - and only 17now. This is how it should have gone with Hirst Jr Didn't realise a club was offering £20M+ for George when he was 17. Retiring his shirt on the basis of his transfer fee would be very strange. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
31Dec1966 2,981 Posted July 23 1 hour ago, The only way is S6 said: What a load of bollx The stupidity of football never fails to amaze (or should that be amuse) me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alanharper 29,567 Posted July 23 2 hours ago, 442 said: He’s played less than 50 games and scored 4 goals.. But his legacy of helping the club to finish as the 21st best team in the Championship in his only full season will be forever remembered. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alanharper 29,567 Posted July 23 39 minutes ago, hirstyboywonder said: Didn't realise a club was offering £20M+ for George when he was 17. Retiring his shirt on the basis of his transfer fee would be very strange. Chansiri would have rejected it and demanded £40m. Then he'd have left for nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greengrass 2,636 Posted July 23 Statue being commissioned at the moment. Legend. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
helmut_rooster 6,639 Posted July 23 6 hours ago, 442 said: He’s played less than 50 games and scored 4 goals.. What the absolute fiddlesticks is this horse shìt? Utter nonsense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveyboy66 9,980 Posted July 23 Gil Merrick... one of their greats really ? We should retire Ron Springett's number 1 immediately 😎 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny Concrete 1,600 Posted July 23 Hope it doesn't work out and he ends up at Villa. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
REDOWL 2,279 Posted July 23 16 minutes ago, daveyboy66 said: Gil Merrick... one of their greats really ? We should retire Ron Springett's number 1 immediately 😎 Ron Springett....my first Wednesday hero and a true gent. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EighteenSixty7 4,048 Posted July 23 The very definition of tinpot. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utah Owl 15,233 Posted July 24 It certainly seems weird, but for all we know may have been part of the deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
