Egon Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Nominative determinism refers to the theory that a person's name is given an influential role in reflecting key attributes of his job, profession, or general life. It was a commonly held philosophy in the ancient world. <wikipedia> I always enjoy footballing examples of this, such as Arsene Wenger managing Arsenal, Wolfgang Wolf managing Wolfsburg, Robbie Savage being aggressive, etc. I find it annoying that Dennis Wise is an idiot, and strongly believe that Paul Hart will one day manage Hearts. I just found a couple of good ones in 2015 of my Everton save. "Carlisle sack Carlisle" I had not realised, but Clarke Carlisle had been managing Carlisle United (the job he was made for). "Rangers sign Ranger" The Newcastle striker Nile Ranger was on my shortlist, so I just got the news in my inbox of his transfer to Glasgow Rangers. What similar examples of unintentional wordplay have others come across that they enjoyed? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipknot67 Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Managing Man City I've twice had the commentary line 'Kompany and company never looked like losing this one'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Furia Roja Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 "Ibrahim Afied has offered FC Porto's young striker Porto" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
askep Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Got a very appropriately named German DM newgen Eike Stahl For keen German lovers, Stahl means Steel. Way I see it, he just needs to up his strength and determination to 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthCraigus Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 "Ameobi backs Ameobi's loan deal"... Of course it's his older brother giving young Sammy a nod of approval upon going out on loan... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregt or smokey Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 I once had a regen named Maradona, touted as the next Ronaldinho. Not exaclty Nominative Determinism but cool all the same. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
av3ry Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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