Talk:David Wotherspoon (footballer, born 1990)

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On 20 June 2021, it was proposed that this article be moved to David Wotherspoon (soccer, born 1990). The result of the discussion was not moved.

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Requested move 20 June 2021

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The result of the move request was: not moved. (closed by non-admin page mover) Elli (talk | contribs) 03:27, 27 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

David Wotherspoon (footballer, born 1990) → David Wotherspoon (soccer, born 1990) – per WP:NCSP; If the person is American, Canadian, or Australian, use (soccer). Joeykai (talk) 01:13, 20 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

He now represents Canada but, as far as I know, has not become Canadian and as the only other David Wotherspoon is a footballer playing the same code, it not only does not help disambiguation but is possibly a slight distraction. Mutt Lunker (talk) 09:13, 20 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

...so Oppose. Mutt Lunker (talk) 19:44, 20 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Oppose per Mutt Lunker explanation. I also note that he is born in Perth, Scotland where "Football" is preferred over "Soccer" and doesn't hold Canadian citizens. 36.77.132.157 (talk) 10:35, 20 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose, aside from the recent appearances on Canada's team, he has played in Scotland for his entire career, where "footballer" is the word we use. 162 etc. (talk) 16:18, 20 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This discussion has been included in WikiProject Football's list of association football-related page moves. Giant Snowman 17:17, 20 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Oppose as above, born and raised in Scotland. Giant Snowman 17:20, 20 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Support On basis he has recently moved to Canada an represent the country in major leagues. 116.206.35.25 (talk) 23:40, 21 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

He has not moved there and he does not play Major League Soccer; not that either would be a rationale for the requested move. Mutt Lunker (talk) 23:55, 21 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Support per explanation above. He was played for Canada for a long time. 114.125.12.127 (talk) 21:21, 24 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose. He's Scottish born and bred and plays his club football in Scotland, so he's a footballer not a soccer player. Just because his mother is Canadian and he plays for the Canadian national team does not override this. -- Necrothesp (talk) 14:48, 25 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

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Requested move 14 September 2021

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The result of the move request was: not moved (non-admin closure) Bada Kaji (talk • श्रीमान् गम्भीर) 15:41, 21 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

David Wotherspoon (footballer, born 1990) → David Wotherspoon – WP:TWODABS. Unreal7 (talk) 11:57, 14 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Oppose TWODABS allows exactly this situation. In ictu oculi (talk) 16:16, 14 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Other player is not as notable. Unreal7 (talk) 16:19, 14 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

So you're not making a TWODABS argument but Primary Topic? In ictu oculi (talk) 16:36, 14 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Oppose per In ictu oculi. Neither David Wotherspoon (footballer, born 1849) nor David Wotherspoon (footballer, born 1990) is the primary topic. —Roman Spinner (talk • contribs) 17:56, 14 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Support as primary topic. There's a significant difference in page views. Also, looking at the footballer born 1849, the long-term significance of his career seems quite underwhelming. Adumbrativus (talk) 07:04, 16 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

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Oppose - no PRIMARYTOPIC, page views not indicative. Giant Snowman 18:12, 16 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

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