IV Roman/Vlad

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Roman and Vlad and their relationship in GTA IV are a reference to the IRL quarrel between Vladimir Romanov (ex-owner) and Roman Bednar (a player) from Heart of Midlothian FC.

 

https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2007/09/06/bednar-ill-repay-baggies/

http://inbedwithmaradona.com/journal/2011/8/4/the-mad-bad-world-of-vladimir-romanov.html

 

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The summer of 2007 saw Romanov engaging in an impromptu boxing match with striker Roman Bednar? A ‘playful’ sparring duel saw Romanov give it all his might to hit the Czech striker who in turn didn’t know what to do. Like the awkwardness of being attacked by a young child. Just stand and take it. Bednar departed before the transfer window closed.