In some cases, can a name be a parenthetical element?

Hey guys, I was reading an article in a not-so-trusty news site (Not in terms of news, but in terms of grammar) and noticed their usage of commas after a job title, but before a name. I know names aren't usually regarded as parenthetical elements, but can you use commas if a title of the only position in the company came before it? I know what I said is a little confusing so here are two examples:

"The manager of Liverpool FC, Brendan Rodgers, had the following to say:" or "The manager of Liverpool FC Brendan Rodgers had the following to say:"

Which one is correct? Thank you in advance.