Shola
Bolton Wanderers loan signing, Shola Shoretire, has drawn criticism on social media over the manner at which he pronounced his name.
A viral video of the Manchester United player who was sharing updates about his new start to life at his new club, Bolton Wanderers, pronounced his name in a manner which doesn’t reflect the right pronunciation.
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While some people have saw the funny side of the clip, others have berated him for not knowing how to rightfully pronounce his own name.
@mmuyiiwaa tweeted, “Man can’t even pronounce his own surname correctly. Embarrassing”
@Iamthepreence, also tweeted, “He said “Shola-so-tired”. Ode🙄”
@OldgodsFirstmen, tweeted, “wèrè you can’t even pronounce your fathers name properly. Russians, Polish, Slovenians, Czechoslovakians, Croatians, etc with worst pronunciations for names say their names well. Shame of you Shola Shoretire. Your name is a beautiful one and isn’t that difficult to say properly”.
@Chriz, tweeted, “Learn how to pronounce your name correctly or are you ashamed of it”.
@QuantumRiddle, tweeted, “Shame on his father if he can’t pronounce his name at this age”.
Shoretire was born in England to a Nigerian father and English mother, he is also eligible to represent both nations at international level.
