Luke Shaw

[CaajScot]

09/08/2015 08:08, Report by Alex Urquhart-Cannon

SHAW: WHY I CHANGED MY NUMBER

Luke Shaw has revealed why wanted to be Manchester United’s no.23 this season: a number he hopes to make his own for the rest of his playing days.

The full-back selected the same number while at Southampton and also wore it when representing England at the 2014 World Cup. It's also a number made famous in sport by Michael Jordan and David Beckham.

Once the youngster moved to Old Trafford shortly after England's exit from last year’s competition in Brazil, Shaw was elected United's new no.3 as the number he desired was already occupied.

The 20-year-old told MUTV before he wore the shirt against Tottenham: “I wanted to be 23 last season when I came but Tom Cleverley was already that number so I couldn’t take it. Obviously he’s left, so I thought I’d go back to my original number, 23.

“It’s where I started from. It’s the number I feel comfortable with and it’s probably the number that I want to carry on with until I finish my career.”

Marouane Fellaini is another Reds star who changed his squad number ahead of 2015/16, the Belgian deciding to be no.27 as Bastian Schweinsteiger takes up the no.31 shirt.

The thinking behind Fellaini’s choice stems from the fact that he wore 27 in his debut season for Standard Liege, the club where he made his senior breakthrough.

www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2015/Aug/Luke-Shaw-explains-Manchester-United-squad-number-change.aspx

[dsilvaxx2]

He looks like a proper player for us this year. Maybe last year when Luke strolled into our club there was so many distractions it took away from being the footballer we bought. But I gotta give it to LvG he drew the line in the sand and the kid came in ready to go, much success to him in the future...and please let's not have his contract run down....

[RA138]

Was looking at stats on WhoScored, Shaw won four aerial duels, the rest of the team had three. Well done Luke.

[CaajScot]

15/09/2015 23:48, Report by Jordan Eyre, Mark Froggatt

REDS POST BEST WISHES FOR INJURED SHAW

A number of Manchester United players, legends and pundits have all posted well wishes for Luke Shaw on social media after the left-back suffered a double fracture of the leg during Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League defeat at PSV Eindhoven.

Louis van Gaal has confirmed Shaw will have an operation in Manchester and is likely to miss a large part of the season, although the man himself has vowed to return to full fitness as quickly as possible.

Shaw himself tweeted this message of thanks and optimism: “Thank you everyone for your messages, words can’t describe how gutted I am, my road to recovery starts now, I will come back stronger.”

MESSAGES OF SUPPORT ON TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM…

Michael Carrick: "Sometimes football isn't fair. @lukeshaw23 didn't deserve this. He's been flying, scary to think how good he's gonna be though. He'll be back."

Matteo Darmian: "Disappointed with the result and really sorry for @lukeshaw23 Get well soon mate! Waiting for you stronger than ever!"

Morgan Schneiderlin: "All the best to you my friend @lukeshaw23 and your family, difficult time but you are a beast and you will come back stronger than ever."

Anthony Martial: "My thoughts are for you! You will come back stronger after a good recovery."

Juan Mata: "I go now to bed, frustrated and disappointed about the result of the game. But soon, it will be another game and we'll put everything in to win again. That's this sport... But now I'm very gutted for this man, @lukeshaw23. You are always smiling, my friend. Keep doing that, be strong and think positive. We all want you to come back soon, we will miss you for some time, but we will still enjoy in this season with your football, Luke."

Wayne Rooney: "Gutted for my team-mate. Wishing you a speedy recovery mate, keep positive!"

Bastian Schweinsteiger: "I feel very sorry for my team-mate @lukeshaw23 because of his terrible injury last night. Get well soon and come back stronger, my friend."

Marouane Fellaini: "Wishing @lukeshaw23 a quick recovery - stay strong."

Phil Jones: “Disappointing result tonight but thoughts are with Luke, stay strong mate!”

Adnan Januzaj: “Horrible to see what happened! I wish you all the best my brother and stay strong you will come back even stronger @lukeshaw23.”

Memphis: "My man Luke, what an awful night. You'll get back on top, I'm sure of that."

David De Gea: “The defeat hurts but much more the @lukeshaw23 injury. We hope to see you back even stronger!”

Chris Smalling: "My thoughts and prayers are with @lukeshaw23. Hoping for a quick recovery and to be playing alongside him again as soon as possible."

Marcos Rojo: “Luke Shaw I hope you recover soon and quickly return to the pitch.”

Ander Herrera: “Sad about the defeat but much sadder about Luke’s injury. Come back soon my friend.”

Andreas Pereira: "I pray for you my friend, soon you will be back on the pitch with us again."

Daley Blind: "My thoughts are with you my friend! Wish you a good recovery. You will come back strong!"

Paddy McNair: "Get well soon mate, hope you have a speedy recovery."

Victor Valdes: "You will come back on the pitch! I wish you the best for your recovery. Stay strong mate!"

Jesse Lingard: "Get well soon bro, wish you a speedy recovery!"

Former United winger Wilfried Zaha: "Wish you a speedy recovery bro!"

MUTV pundit Danny Higginbotham: “Gutted for Luke Shaw. Looks a bad one. Fantastic start to the season. As brilliant as it can be, football can also be a very cruel sport.”

United legend Lou Macari: “This looked like it would be a great season for @lukeshaw23 , quicker, stronger, a real asset at left-back, a massive setback for him and #MUFC.”

Former United youth player and TV pundit Robbie Savage: "Gutted for Luke Shaw, best full-back in the league this season. Hope he makes a speedy recovery!"

Shaw’s former club Southampton: “We’d like to send our best wishes to @lukeshaw23 following his injury while playing for #MUFC tonight. Come back stronger, Luke.”

Article updated on Wednesday at 15:44 BST.

www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2015/Sep/Well-wishes-for-Luke-Shaw-following-leg-fracture.aspx

[aussiegraham]

Seems he's a very well-liked and respected guy. Everything crossed for a speedy recovery.

[king nothing]

I've just seen a picture on FB apparently of his leg after surgery. Nasty. I won't post it here.

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Sept 17, 2015 12:20:43 GMT king nothing said:

I've just seen a picture on FB apparently of his leg after surgery. Nasty. I won't post it here.

Its been posted. Bit gross

[Sméagol]

[smithy2]

Gutted for the lad, he had such a big seaosn ahead of him both with United and with England next summer.

[Stew]

Sept 17, 2015 17:18:51 GMT Sméagol said:

Jesus. Can't imagine that's a good sign.

Although I have no idea if that's the case so don't want to worry anyone

[redmanc66]

It could be just something as simple as having a good look at it to make sure there's no infection, before he flies home.

You know how the media like to sensationalise everything.

He'll be in good hands and be back to his best when he's ready.

[king nothing]

I'm genuinely gutted for the lad. So glad the bone didn't break the skin. I fractured my femur just above the knee and I can safely say that I wouldn't wish the pain on anyone. The first three days were a blur, the muscles around it go into spasms and the pain is fucking intense. Morphine takes away some of the discomfort, but he will be feeling it.

[Bestie]

Sept 17, 2015 18:17:40 GMT Stew said:

Sept 17, 2015 17:18:51 GMT Sméagol said:

Jesus. Can't imagine that's a good sign.

Although I have no idea if that's the case so don't want to worry anyone

I thought that. Don't know if it is really a bad sign or just seems like one.

[grandpaTJ]

Sept 17, 2015 22:31:28 GMT Bestie said:

Sept 17, 2015 18:17:40 GMT Stew said:

Jesus. Can't imagine that's a good sign.

Although I have no idea if that's the case so don't want to worry anyone

I thought that. Don't know if it is really a bad sign or just seems like one.

All reports were that it was a clean break, I talked to my little brother, (he is radiologist) he said that second surgeries were not unusual
on a double break like that, and didn't mean bad news. Pics we saw it was still open on the bed anyhow, could well be they went in to put in some
screws or plates and to make sure everything clean and set up, also could be something as simple as United wanted their specialist to take a look
at it so that is why it wasn't stitched up and casted.

But I think that with all reports calling it clean break and calling for complete recovery that Luke will be back. Kids heal quicker too.
One thing I do know, when he got hurt he was very arguably the best fullback in England and he will definitely get the best of care and they won't
push to get him back at the end of the season, they want to keep him around for a long time. Those pics will go in Old Trafford trophy case next
to other historic things that denote United legends!

Fair winds and calm seas Luke! You showed your quality and work ethic this season and all United fans are wanting to see you tear it up for a long time
Future Captain!

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Have I imagined it, or is a clean break like his more likely to heal better? As far as I was aware, the more damaging injury would be if joints are involved as well.