Quote Originally Posted by blue lewj View Post
Not having a go in any way, but why?

Marshy takes as long to say as Marshall and as you have pointed out, it's not even his nickname.
Marshy is easier to say on pitch, also shouting 'Marshall' would make someone sound like Alan Partridge. Most footballers have one. My surname is James, when i played i was referred to as 'Jaymo' easy to shout and give instruction.