He is still the only player who has officially had the 13 squad number at St James' Park, and after a switch because he said it was "unlucky", he is happy to wear it for the coming season.It is interesting to note the numbers 3 and 6 are still available, as Big Sam continues to look for two more defenders.
The new signings have been given shirt numbers:
Joey Barton 7
David Rozehnal 4
Geremi 20
Mark Viduka 36
Nobby Solano has gone for a change (15), and so has Albert Luque (19).
(* for those interested, the number 13 is traditionally unlucky because it is the death card in the tarot pack)