Southgate temporarily renamed

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World Cup 2018: Tube station named Gareth Southgate http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-44844999

A London Underground station has been temporarily named after England's football manager.
Southgate Tube station was rebranded Gareth Southgate station from Monday morning for 48 hours, after the squad finished fourth in the World Cup.

It was England's best result since 1990 when they also lost in the semi-final.

"We're delighted to be able to show our appreciation to Gareth and the team by renaming the station in his honour," Transport for London (TfL) said.

 

[rebmcr]

RATP have done a bunch in Paris too — not for Gareth though!

 

[Lockwood]

Hopefully just a quick patch job?
Though I could imagine TfL doing a huge thing for this, with "The next station is" announcements being updated and everything

 

[NSEFAN]

Hopefully just a quick patch job?
Though I could imagine TfL doing a huge thing for this, with "The next station is" announcements being updated and everything

The announcements haven't been updated on the trains. Most roundels on the platform side in each direction (and the roundel outside the station) have had temporary stickers applied. There's also a periodic, recorded announcment every now and then explaining why this has been done.

 

[High Dyke]

So in true British fashion we've rewarded failure! Well done England.

 

[jon0844]

So in true British fashion we've rewarded failure! Well done England.

Coming 4th wasn't bad.

 

[High Dyke]

Coming 4th wasn't bad.

1st, 2nd and 3rd are considerably better.

 

[jon0844]

1st, 2nd and 3rd are considerably better.

And 5th, 6th and 7th are considerably worse. As is being last, or not qualifying at all.

 

[bluegoblin7]

Hopefully just a quick patch job?
Though I could imagine TfL doing a huge thing for this, with "The next station is" announcements being updated and everything

As with all temporary rebrandings (Canada Water to Buxton Water, Westminster to Webminster) only signage on or about the station has been altered. It will be in place for approximately 48 hours (i.e. the Monday 16/Tuesday 17 July traffic days) and has been sponsored by VISA at no cost to TfL. Let's not give them any huge credit beyond allowing it to go ahead.

 

[Mikey C]

An easy win for TfL, I can't think of any other England manager whose name coincides with that of a station!

 

[Merthyr Imp]

An easy win for TfL, I can't think of any other England manager whose name coincides with that of a station!

Does Ramsey on the Manx Electric Railway count?

 

[Busaholic]

Oh well, at least we won't have to put up with Arsenal Wenger station. Cockfosters is probably safe too!

 

[Mikey C]

Oh well, at least we won't have to put up with Arsenal Wenger station. Cockfosters is probably safe too!

God help us if Ian Holloway (Road) ever becomes England manager