A lonely man has figured out how to pack himself Valentine’s date – in the wake of spending more than £400 to promote himself on an announcement.

Mark Rofe took the extreme measure in the wake of getting tired of web-based dating services and seeing all his dear companions get hitched.

The 30-year-old purchased the advertisement space in Manchester – and since then had in excess of 2,000 applications – including one (he insists) from Maya Jama.

Declaring the news on Twitter, he stated: “It feels odd sharing my love life, however, since individuals continue inquiring. I do have my first date fixed Valentine’s Day.

“I figured the best methodology is to experience the applications a little bit at a time, and I’ve begun with the initial 100 up until this point.”

Mr. Rofe shut the applications after 2,363 individuals joined.

Accordingly, he posted on his site: “I’ve had more than 2,000 individuals apply to go out on a date with me, from everywhere throughout the world. I really never expected such an unbelievable reaction – bless your heart!

“This was never about what number of individuals I could find to apply to date me, so I’ve chosen to close applications since I am sure that the individual for me among those that have just applied (and I WILL discover you).”

So if things don’t turn out good this evening  – he despite everything has a couple of increasingly potential Mrs. Rofes.