It’s so basic that it’s often overlooked, but how exactly to pronounce a new signing’s name is one of the pitfalls of the transfer window.
Jorge Grant has held talks with Hearts after Peterborough accepted a bid for the midfielder, and they now await a decision on whether he’ll sign on at Tynecastle. Posh director of football Barry Fry explained to Record Sport why the club waived the right to a £750,000 release fee. Seeing it written down would have had sub editors rubbing their hands; after all, Gorgie Jorge writes itself. Sadly, it only looks exotic and is pronounced ‘George.’
It’s always worth checking these things, though. Many a press conference has kicked off with an apologetic query on how exactly you say the new man’s name. Former BT Sport commentator Derek Rae developed his own method. He’d call up the embassy of where the player was from and double check with them. It doesn’t get much more official than that.
