Putting the age after the person's name

[Fosterbloke]

Why do sports writers insist on putting the age right after a person's name in all football related articles?

For a player I understand as it gives some context about their career stage but I keep reading "Brandan Rodgers, 39, ...".

What possible relevance does his age have? I see it with Fergie, Dalglish too.

So ****ing what? Shut the **** up. Why not list their negatives?

"Sir Alex Ferguson, Alcoholic, said last night.."
"Kenny Dalglish, Prickly Interviewee, said last night.."
"Duncan Jenkinson, Untamable Hairstyle, said last night.."

[EwarWoo]

forsterbloke, 37, could have a point.

[Muddled]

Dunno.

[Fosterbloke]

forsterbloke, 37, could have a point.

Damn you're pretty close!

[saj]

It's weird. It's not only sports articles though.

[Liverpel]

Also, Danish players are also called "The Dane Andersen", "The Dane Christiansen" etc. This doesn't seem to happen with other nationalities.

[Tee]

Also, Danish players are also called "The Dane Andersen", "The Dane Christiansen" etc. This doesn't seem to happen with other nationalities.

I think the 'Spaniards' would disagree!!

[Red_Polo]

As might a Dutchman or two.

Honestly, the inane hackneyed drivel these cunts come out with...

[Fernandinho]

I like the age being there. I often look out for it in articles purely as a fun fact.

[Fosterbloke]

"Macedonian_red, cunt, was banned from Est1892 after showing a lack of respect of opinion and posting contrarian, argumentative comments."

Yeah I guess it does work sometimes!

[baitman]

[scully]

They've gone crazy with it on today's BBC gossip column:

Former Huddersfield manager Lee Clark, 39, is on the Norwich shortlist to replace Paul Lambert, who has taken over at Aston Villa, at Carrow Road.

Full story: Sunday Mirror

But Cardiff manager Malky Mackay, 40, and Birmingham's Chris Hughton, 53, were installed as favourites for the Norwich vacancy.

Full story: the Observer

Managerless Swansea will move for Blackpool manager Ian Holloway, 49, if Wigan number two Graeme Jones opts to stay at the DW Stadium.

Full story: Sunday Mirror

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is stalling over a new deal for manager Harry Redknapp, 65, who wants a new three-year contract including a significant pay increase.

Full story: Sun on Sunday

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez, 38, has set his sights on the Tottenham job as Redknapp tries to sort out his White Hart Lane future.

Full story: Sunday Mirror

Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic, 30, has received the all-clear to rejoin full training at the start of next month.

[Neil Young]

It's a cliché of course but age can be a relevant piece of information, especially for sportspeople.

That said, of the BBC stories in Scully's post, the age is only relevant in two, in my view.