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UK Deed Poll Service

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11 April 2009

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Dedicated Darren Rolph has paid the ultimate tribute to his beloved football team - by changing his name by Deed Poll to Queens Park Rangers.
Double-glazer Darren, 36, a die-hard supporter of the mega-rich Loftus Road outfit, fulfilled a lifelong ambition by shelling out #33 to adopt the name of his club.
He has since changed his name on his bank account, drivers licence, passport and even his credit cards - one of which now reads 'Mr.Queens P. Rangers'.
Yesterday (Fri) dad-of-four Darren - or 'QPR' as he is now known to his mates - said: ''I have wanted to do it for a long time.
''I had a giant QPR tattoo on my back a few years ago and getting my name changed was the next step.
''I love the club and have been watching them regularly for about the last ten years. I started going with my dad when I was a lot younger.
''When he died I kept going. I got the tattoo done in Turkey on holiday a few years ago and I always knew I wanted to change my name.''
Married Darren changed his name via the UK Deed Poll Service a month ago and is delighted with his new moniker.
But his missus Claire wasn't too happy - and she has vowed not to become Mrs.Queen Park Rangers, even though she is a Rangers fan herself.
Darren, whose tattoo on his back says 'Queens Park Rangers', quickly changed all his documents to avoid confusion.
His new name is 'Queens Park Rangers' but is not broken down into a christian name and surname.
His passport now says 'Queens Park Rangers also known as Darren Victor Rolph'. He has become used to signing his new name on receipts and restaurant bills.
But says he has difficulty persuading new acquaintances he is named after the Championship club, who are owned by Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone and Renault F1 managing director Flavio Briatore.
Darren of Rochester, Kent, added: ''People always think I'm joking when I tell them my name - but I wouldn't have it any other way.
''I'm proud to share the same name with the club.
''I love signing my name when I have to. All my mates think it's great and the kids like it too.''
A spokesman for the UK Deed Poll Service, added: ''This is one of the more unusual name changes we have worked on - but people like QPR certainly brighten up our day.
''There have been over 15 thousand name changes this year already and I’m sure we haven't seen the last of the wacky applications.''
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