The name's McCormack, Fernando Torres McCormack
A FOOTBALL fanatic has shown his devotion to his favourite player by changing his name by deed poll.
Liverpool fan Shaun McCormack, 36, of Scunthorpe, is now officially known as Fernando Torres McCormack, in honour of the Reds' number nine.
The businessman and father-of-four, who runs his own toy firm, has spent thousands of pounds over the years on tickets to watch his team play home and away.
And after also purchasing signed photographs of the Spanish striker, the avid supporter chose to go one further and legally take on the moniker of his Kop idol.
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Fernando said: "I chose the name Fernando Torres McCormack because the guy is a legend.
"He is the best thing that has ever happened to Liverpool FC. I also chose the name because I have never liked the name Shaun and it never felt right.
"As a family, we go to Spain every year and I just love the name Fernando.
"Being a massive Liverpool fan makes it the perfect fit."
Fernando said he had endured some amused reactions when telling family members about his new name.
He said: "One of my daughters came home from college and when I told her about my new name, she just burst out laughing.
"I also told my mother-in-law about my new name and she stood there with her mouth open – she was speechless."
Originally from Doncaster, Fernando moved to North Lincolnshire 20 years ago and has followed Liverpool since his childhood.
He said: "In the early 1980s, the main teams to support on the block where I grew up were Liverpool FC and Manchester United.
"I was friends with the Liverpool supporters and the rest is history."
Fernando, who said he would continue to follow his hero even if he were to leave the Anfield-based club, changed his name with the Legal Deed Poll Service, in a deal which cost just £13.39.
Legal Deed Poll Service spokesman Jamie Jackson said: "This isn't our first football-related name change.
"Earlier this year, we processed a name change for a teenager who is now known as Steven Gerrard, a name change for a Mr Crystal Palace and even a name change during the World Cup for a Dr Three Lions Churchill.
"This is our first Fernando Torres, however.
"If this carries on, we could create our own team of Liverpool FC name changes."
Comments
by Andy Gray, Coventry
Monday, January 31 2011, 11:01PM
“Good on yer mate!”
by R, Sole
Friday, December 31 2010, 5:22PM
“I ' ve considered changing my name . I even considered changing it to my hero Elliot Morley , but then i thought , no.”
by Steve, At Home
Friday, December 31 2010, 4:26PM
“> Craig, no but isn't Forte contemplating changing his name to Luther Misit?
Sorry Forte (if you read this) just start taking the chances and you could be the best thing ever to haqppen to Scunny.
On that subject does Forte get special shooting training sessions?
I thought Beckham used to spend hours just practising his free kicks so if Forte spent hours just practising his finishing it will become second nature he's developed the rest of his game.”
by Craig, At my desk, looking busy
Friday, December 31 2010, 1:17PM
“Who's up for changing their name to Jonathan Forte????
Anybody???”
by lynn, broughton
Friday, December 31 2010, 12:39PM
“Each to their own and all that, presumably he can revert to his original name if he wishes to?
I knew a fellow who changed his name to Luke Skywalker, I don't suppose he realised people laughed at him behind his back because he was just too thick to realise it.”
by Stephen, Scunthorpe
Friday, December 31 2010, 12:38PM
“Just because Fernando Torres has not won a championship or won anything whilst at Liverpool it don't mean he's not one of the best things thats happened.
Clearly he is one of the finest strikers with his record last two seasons which got the Man Utd defence shaking especially Vidic”
by Geoff, Scunthorpe
Friday, December 31 2010, 12:21PM
“The guy is obviously a sandwich short of a picnic.”
by blackadder, crosby ave
Friday, December 31 2010, 12:20PM
“sad bar steward needs to get a grip and a life....saddo”
by Ryan Giggs, Manchester
Friday, December 31 2010, 12:18PM
“"He is the best thing that's ever happened to Liverpool FC"
I think NOT, where are they in the league and how many championships have they won whilst he's been there!”
by meatpaste, Brigg
Friday, December 31 2010, 10:43AM
“This will look good when Torres leaves this summer!”