Before the advent of the World Cup, the Shakespeare pub in Manchester had ten of its regular patrons legally change their names to soccer star "Wayne Rooney." The pub's boss, Chris Hilditch, made a now equally questionable move of changing his name to Fabio Capello. As zesty pre-World Cup bit of spirit and bravado, it was fun when the BBC reported it:
"Manchester bar staff in Rooney name change"
Now that the team has slunk home in business suits and Capello is persona au gratin in England, I wonder how these enthusiasts in Manchester are riding out their decision. Has Hyundai contacted them to participate in a future 'avid fan' commercial? Has the pub owner/boss begun shopping for a safer moniker?
My heart go out to them and the England team ...
[graphic from Google image search for 'Manchester Shakespeare pub.]'
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