So, why was Hal Robson-Kanu wearing the number 4 shirt for West Brom last night?
The Wales Euro 2016 hero came off the bench with 10 minutes to go in his sides’ 4-0 demolition of Burnley at the Hawthorns.
While he has continued to play a starring role in the national side, the striker has had to make do with a succession of substitute appearances for Tony Pullis’ side.
When he came on to the pitch last night, everyone seemed to be asking the same question….
Hal Robson-Kanu should be removed from the shortlist for the Puskas Award for his choice of shirt number.
— Olli Milligan (@OlliAaron) November 21, 2016
Hal Robson-Kanu wearing the number 4 shirt at West Brom is the worst thing to happen in 2016. Can't think of anything worse. #WBABUR
— UNILAD Football (@UNILADFooty) November 21, 2016
Why number 4…?
“It’s a few things… At the time it was the only single number available and I prefer wearing a single number, especially with such a long name, I think the single number looks a little bit better,” he said.
He also revealed that his heritage plays a part in the number on his back.
“Nwankwo Kanu, the Nigerian footballer because I have Nigerian blood in me and he’s got the same surname as myself. He used to wear the number 4 for Nigeria and he also played for West Brom as well.”
But Robson-Kanu doesn’t seem overly attached to the number, saying: “I’ll wear it for this season and see how it goes!”
He continues to wear the more traditional number 9 for Wales, and it seems to be doing the trick, as he has this week been nominated for the Fifa Puskas award.
