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Post by DrAgony on Jun 20, 2007 12:46:18 GMT
The English more than any nation I can think of try to abrieviate names, and that's just fine as we wouldn't want things to be too difficult for you, but when the abrieviation has nothing to do with the original name that´s just lazyness in my puny foreign mind. Burley=Burlo. Fine Emeka= Macca ?? Abderrahman=Jimmy ? (yes I know why but just plain lazy) Rapinder Gill= Rapid. Fine Well, Niels, frankly as this is just a matter of your personal likes and dislikes and not a point of principle then I wish I'd stayed clear. My last opinion from my English mind is that a nickname is a demonstration of belonging/inclusiveness, which is particularly apt in a team game like football. Bon chance, mein herr. |
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Post by niels on Jun 20, 2007 12:46:26 GMT
A bit lazy calling him Tom surely? Its Thomas. I worked with an Asian gentleman called Syd, his name was actually Syed but obviously that was far too long. Did you refer to Traore as Abdherahman all the time as well Neil? Actually I did. Although it did get me into trouble at the Redditch match. I always call people by their proper names unless they request otherwise or use an abreviation themselves as in the case of Andy Bullock for example. |
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Post by Oogly Boogly on Jun 20, 2007 12:47:09 GMT
His uncanny resemblence to Paul McCartney maybe? Why was Paul Davies nickname Okker? Surely the most important thing is that we've signed a real quality player who could make a difference next season. I'm going to call him Stewart.
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Post by niels on Jun 20, 2007 12:50:16 GMT
I might just call him Nwadike. That'll confuse the poor bugger.
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Post by niels on Jun 20, 2007 12:52:37 GMT
Well, Niels, frankly as this is just a matter of your personal likes and dislikes and not a point of principle then I wish I'd stayed clear. My last opinion from my English mind is that a nickname is a demonstration of belonging/inclusiveness, which is particularly apt in a team game like football. Bon chance, mein herr. I was under the impression that this board WAS about personal opinions, with no principles involved anywhere! |
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Post by DazaB on Jun 20, 2007 12:55:38 GMT
hows this for lazy then, my names tom, everyone calls me mazey, its properly spelt maysey but i spell it on mazey when i'm on the computer because its easier and quicker  |
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Post by DrAgony on Jun 20, 2007 12:57:05 GMT
I might just call him Nwadike. That'll confuse the poor bugger. Admit it, you're just hoping he'll call you Darling (as we all do).  |
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Post by Oogly Boogly on Jun 20, 2007 13:00:06 GMT
I once had a horse named Stewart. It wasn't his real name, his real name was Indirect Access or something like that, but when he retired from racing because he was no good, I bought him and called him by his stable name which was Stewy, although I was formal and called him Stewart. He didn't seem to mind.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2007 13:06:20 GMT
Are you all writing this thread in the pub?
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Post by DrAgony on Jun 20, 2007 13:08:43 GMT
I once had a horse named Stewart. It wasn't his real name, his real name was Indirect Access or something like that, but when he retired from racing because he was no good, I bought him and called him by his stable name which was Stewy, although I was formal and called him Stewart. He didn't seem to mind. So your real name is Steptoe, then? |
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Post by Oogly Boogly on Jun 20, 2007 13:10:29 GMT
Yes and Stewart is buying the drinks, although the barman has just asked him "Why the long face?"
There's a guy in St Johns called Andrew who everyone always calls Bogue, he's been called it since he was a kid and he has no idea why. I don't think its laziness, just a British tradition of nicknames.
Poor old Stewart, just dropped the tray, he's all fingers and thumbs.
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Post by Oogly Boogly on Jun 20, 2007 13:27:50 GMT
I once had a horse named Stewart. It wasn't his real name, his real name was Indirect Access or something like that, but when he retired from racing because he was no good, I bought him and called him by his stable name which was Stewy, although I was formal and called him Stewart. He didn't seem to mind. So your real name is Steptoe, then? I've given up on trying to get people to spell my name properly as it has at least 3 derivations and probably more and its only got 4 letters in it. Its okay in normal speak and in letters where they spell it wrong, but it screws up on emails at my company, they've now set up the system with aliases so an incorrect spelling now gets to me, which took some sorting out in such a large company. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2007 13:44:10 GMT
Why did your parents call you Zyxu?
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Post by Oogly Boogly on Jun 20, 2007 13:48:04 GMT
Becaase Xvzu was too unpronounceable.
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Post by si1268 on Jun 20, 2007 13:51:45 GMT
I'm going to call him Emek. There is currently over 4000 Macca's in football, all of them named by Ron Atkinson.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2007 13:56:16 GMT
"Because Xvzu was too unpronounceable."
Straightforward reason.
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Post by niels on Jun 20, 2007 13:56:38 GMT
I've given up on trying to get people to spell my name properly as it has at least 3 derivations and probably more and its only got 4 letters in it. Its okay in normal speak and in letters where they spell it wrong, but it screws up on emails at my company, they've now set up the system with aliases so an incorrect spelling now gets to me, which took some sorting out in such a large company. But Oogly has 5 letters surely? |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2007 13:59:08 GMT
I just hope Emeka has actually signed, I can see him reading this and thinking "Fans with a horse named Stewart? Guys called Zyxu? No thanks."
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Post by Oogly Boogly on Jun 20, 2007 14:43:19 GMT
I've given up on trying to get people to spell my name properly as it has at least 3 derivations and probably more and its only got 4 letters in it. Its okay in normal speak and in letters where they spell it wrong, but it screws up on emails at my company, they've now set up the system with aliases so an incorrect spelling now gets to me, which took some sorting out in such a large company. But Oogly has 5 letters surely? And Ealing has 6 and Voice Of Reason has 13 and although I don't know them personally I don't think those are the names their parents gave them at birth are they? |
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Post by Oogly Boogly on Jun 20, 2007 14:44:37 GMT
I just hope Emeka has actually signed, I can see him reading this and thinking "Fans with a horse named Stewart? Guys called Zyxu? No thanks." Well it must beat Alfreton, where the family trees have no branches |
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Post by niels on Jun 20, 2007 15:02:03 GMT
But Oogly has 5 letters surely? And Ealing has 6 and Voice Of Reason has 13 and although I don't know them personally I don't think those are the names their parents gave them at birth are they? Aren't they!? I thought Ealing's parents were the Posh & Becks of their time. |
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Post by Oogly Boogly on Jun 20, 2007 15:05:01 GMT
Do you mean the Victoria and David? being a bit lazy there?
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Post by B*ue dragonstander on Jun 20, 2007 15:58:50 GMT
I just hope Emeka has actually signed, I can see him reading this and thinking "Fans with a horse named Stewart? Guys called Zyxu? No thanks." I have a goldfish called Charlie. She is a girl. I have 13 other goldfish. Almost a squad. (when I say I have I mean "I care for" as fish cannot be owned notwithstanding William the Conk) |
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Post by niels on Jun 20, 2007 16:05:38 GMT
Do you mean the Victoria and David? being a bit lazy there? OMG. I'm turning English!! Will contemplate suicide! |
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Post by niels on Jun 20, 2007 16:06:48 GMT
I just hope Emeka has actually signed, I can see him reading this and thinking "Fans with a horse named Stewart? Guys called Zyxu? No thanks." I have a goldfish called Charlie. She is a girl. I have 13 other goldfish. Almost a squad. (when I say I have I mean "I care for" as fish cannot be owned notwithstanding William the Conk) Surely Bill the Conk? |
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Post by tim on Jun 20, 2007 16:25:50 GMT
About time we signed Nwadike, he looked a tremendous player against us for Ilson a few seasons back, big string physical presence that totally dominated the game. Let's hope he can do the same for us!
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Post by B*ue dragonstander on Jun 20, 2007 17:20:11 GMT
I have a goldfish called Charlie. She is a girl. I have 13 other goldfish. Almost a squad. (when I say I have I mean "I care for" as fish cannot be owned notwithstanding William the Conk) Surely Bill the Conk? Not the one I know. Always been William to his mates down at the pub we're in now ..oops... |
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Post by Oogly Boogly on Jun 20, 2007 18:30:38 GMT
Do you mean the Victoria and David? being a bit lazy there? OMG. I'm turning English!! Will contemplate suicide! Phone up Channel 4, you've got the making of a new reality TV show there Neil. |
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Post by wh on Jun 20, 2007 19:16:14 GMT
Do you mean the Victoria and David? being a bit lazy there? OMG. I'm turning English!! Will contemplate suicide! Dont worry Niels.. you still have way to go..it is Vic and Dave to true natives  |
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Post by wh on Jun 20, 2007 19:26:31 GMT
About time we signed Nwadike, he looked a tremendous player against us for Ilson a few seasons back, big string physical presence that totally dominated the game. Let's hope he can do the same for us! Tim, I understand that Barty was after him, is that what you are referring to? What a top signing! just what we have been crying out for. |
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