Are the new owners going to be happy with that name for the stadium? Really not sure that they will.
Saint James the Moor-slayer (
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Santiago Matamoros) is the name given to the representation (painting, sculpture, etc.) of the apostle
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, as a legendary, miraculous figure who appeared at the also legendary
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, helping the Christians conquer the Muslim .
According to the legend, James appeared as a warrior on his white horse with a white banner to help Christian armies of King Ramiro I in a battle against the Moors. The Christians marched on the cry of
¡Dios ayuda a Santiago! "God save St. James!". They slew more than 5000 and James became known as "Matamoros".
The statue of James Matamoros at the , one of the holiest pilgrimages of the , was reported to be slated for removal after the perpetrated by radical Islamists in an effort to seek harmony and understanding with the Muslim community in Spain and to prevent anger from the Arab-Muslim world.
Better go with Sports Direct Arena or some other alternative just to be safe - don't want anyone losing their heads over it!