Talk:Russell Watson/Archive 1

Performance at Deepdale

What I always find odd about Russell Watson (and I do rate him as a performer) is that he first performed to a large audience at Deepdale in the half time break at some Preston North End matches. I am fairly sure that this was before he was invited to sing at OT or anywhere else. From memory, he even thanks Ross and everyone at PNE on his first album but when interviewed, he never mentions it.--Kateab 20:17, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

Which county is Salford in?

Wereon recently edited this article to state that Salford, where Watson was born, is in the county of Lancashire. However, the article "Salford" itself states that Salford is in Greater Manchester. I don't know enough about English counties. Could someone resolve the confusion? Cheers, Jacklee 23:09, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Salford is in the historic county of Lancashire, and the administrative county of Greater Manchester. Greater Manchester was created on April 1, 1974 by the Local Government Act 1972. As Watson was born in 1966, he was not born in Greater Manchester.

Confusion resolved. —Wereon 23:15, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Ah, right! Thanks for that. Should "(now in Greater Manchester)" be added in the body of the article to clarify the point? Cheers, Jacklee 23:25, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Have added a footnote along those lines. Cheers, Jacklee 23:40, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Nationality and use of flag icons

Hi again, Wereon. I noticed that you changed the {{flagicon}} from a British to an English flag. This seems to go against the consensus in "Wikipedia:Use of flags in articles" that the use of a flag to indicate the place of birth is confusing, as readers may mistake this for an indication of nationality. I think it may be clearer to use the British flag and to reinsert "UK" at the end of the place-of-birth sentence. Cheers, Jacklee 23:32, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

The flag icon has been removed by another editor as unnecessary. Cheers, Jacklee 23:57, 27 October 2007 (UTC)

Lawsuits

Why no mention of the former managers suing him for dumping them to sign with Decca? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 202.152.40.212 (talk) 11:33, 26 October 2007 (UTC)

I've added some information on this, based on a 2003 Daily Telegraph news article, but haven't found anything on the outcome of the suit. Do help if you can. Cheers, Jacklee 00:57, 28 October 2007 (UTC)

I've e-mailed the solicitors of Watson's former managers to see if they will provide information on the outcome of the suit. — Cheers, JackLee ^{–talk • contribs • count–} 02:47, 28 October 2007 (UTC)

Hmmm, the e-mail (sent to law@wackscaller.com, as indicated on Wacks Caller's contact details page, bounced on 29 October 2007. Guess we aren't going to be able to get an update on the status of the suit from that source. — Cheers, JackLee ^{–talk • contribs • count–} 18:05, 29 October 2007 (UTC)