Rock Star Fish Scores Dream Job at World Cup Stadium

Veteran musician Fish, known for his work with Marillion, has landed an unusual gig at the Stade de France in Paris ahead of the World Cup opener. Fish, who will be handing out promotional leaflets to over 60,000 spectators, has earned the right to watch the match from a unique vantage point behind the advertising hoardings at the Brazil end. The 40-year-old musician, real name Derek Dick, was initially set to perform at the event before plans changed, leaving him without a ticket.

Key Takeaways:

• Fish, a 40-year-old musician and former Marillion singer, has secured a job handing out promotional leaflets at the Stade de France in Paris for the World Cup opener.
• The job requires him to place leaflets on over 60,000 seats, earning him a front-row spot behind the advertising hoardings at the Brazil end to watch the match.
• Fish was initially asked to sing at the opening match, but plans changed, leaving him without a ticket until he secured this job.
• Forth FM DJ Jay Crawford has also been hired for the same job, citing that over 60,000 seats need to be covered, and they haven't received payment details yet.
• The unusual job requires Fish and Crawford to arrive at the stadium at 6am on the day of the World Cup opener.

Statistics:

• Over 60,000 seats at the Stade de France need to be covered with promotional leaflets.
• Fish, a musician, will be earning the right to watch the World Cup opener from a unique vantage point behind the advertising hoardings at the Brazil end.
• Fish and Crawford will need to arrive at the stadium at 6am on the day of the World Cup opener to complete their tasks.

Sources:

• Alan Muir, Chief Reporter ...