First to have 2 as a squad number was Rob Jones whose inability to threaten the opposition goalkeeper became a bit of an in-joke. Once Jones left for West Ham Stephane Henchoz took over the number 2 shirt.
Henchoz did score in a penalty shoot out for the Reds and scored in a pre-season friendly against Celtic soon after Rafa Benitez had taken charge of the Reds, but in competitive action the jinx ruled.
Jan Kromkamp wore the number 2 shirt last season and despite the odd appearance in midfield as well as in defence, he failed to score for the Reds.
Hopes weren't high for Arbeloa once his squad number was allocated but the Spaniard has ended the jinx in only his second Premiership start for the Reds. Let's hope it's the first of many.