# Delap loses No. 9 shirt, trains away from first team

Footballer Delap has been stripped of the number nine shirt and moved to train away from the first team. The decision signals he is not in the manager's plans and may soon depart the club.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c5y4nel5gddo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:58:44 GMT