He'll probably get no.7 cue yet another overreaction from United fans over something that is meaningless.

Think Valencia might have something to say on that matter....

I think he'll get the number 9

And yeah, Valencia is no.25

Unless he knows he's going to be very special for us and will demonstrate it from the start, he might be better off with another number. He's going to be a lightning rod for discontent and impatience as it is.

He's going to be a lightning rod for discontent and impatience as it is.

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I seriously doubt that. Just because half the morons on ja606 seem intent on dismissing him before he's kicked a ball doesn't mean that 99% of Old Trafford won't be fully supportive of him.

RR

Given his height, he'd do a decent job as an actual lightning rod.

Serbian, good point.

Conor, I agree that OT is far more loyal that 606. However, everyone is a bit worried at the back of their minds about life after Fergie. A lot of people will be raising eyebrows that Moyes has exclusively brought in people from Everton (Varela excepted). Everyone was unimpressed by the transfer window. A few unimpressive performances + Fellaini with the iconic 7 on his back not immediately tearing up trees doesn't sound like a good recipe to me.

I see what you're saying but I just doubt that - other than a few morons - people are stupid enough to turn on Fellaini. I reckon he'll be a good addition for us anyway and that a lot of posters on ja606 will be pleasantly surprised.

@ManUtd: We can confirm new signing Marouane Fellaini - @fellainiM - will wear the no.31 shirt for #mufc. #WelcomeFellaini http://t.co/DwuK3PVRKv

He's going to be a lightning rod for discontent and impatience as it is.

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I think the majority of match going fans will be fine. He won't hear the discontent of an internet keyboard warrior sat in a pokey bedsit above a cornershop in downtown Mumbai.

no.31 it is