We continue to study the origin and significance of nicknames of British clubs. This time it was the turn Chempionshipa.
Barnsley
Nicknames: “mongrel”, “red”
Nickname “mongrel” Barnsley “received from its mascot – mutts Toby, who entertained audiences for years to” Oukvell. Toby was so close to the fans, that at certain times it even put on the emblem of the club. But in the 90 years talisman (or rather a man who wore his costume) has become quite undignified – tease during a match in the police and the audience, and finally, after Toby, throwing a handful of candy into the crowd, which nearly injured a girl from its services have decided to refuse. This was a tragedy for the residents of the city, but leaders of the club were adamant and even changed the logo, to erase the image of the disobedient Toby fans. Still, the nickname has become so familiar that the other – “Reds”, the color of the form, used very rarely.
Blackpool
Nicknames: “bullets”, “mandarin”, “summer-visitors”
One of the two main resorts of All England (second – Brighton), a British Las Vegas – Blackpool, known more for its beaches and attractions, rather than the football team. Yet there were a “spa” (this nickname, I think everything is clear), good times. Nickname “mandarins” team won in the 20-ies of the last century, after the recommendation of the local referee Albert Hargreaves chose a orange form. Hargreaves was crazy about the orange color after watching the match Holland – Belgium. Form after often changed, but after the Second World War and the famous’ Matthews final “(which is probably the best FA Cup final of all time)” tangerine “nickname and the form of finalizing a” Blackpool. ”
Bristol City
Nickname: “robin”
Nickname “robins” fix for the “City” at a time when their emblem was the bird (1976-1994), whose name reflects the color of the form teams. The history of disappearing from the bird emblem of something similar to the history of mutts Toby. Only Malinovka Skrampi to remain as a mascot and trademark, but then with her decided to remove the logo, which still causes the most severe criticism of the fans, demanding return of the old logo.
Cardiff
Nickname: “Blue Bird”
Nickname has gone from mascot – a blue bird Bartley, who became a symbol of the club and got on the logo. This is not a previously unknown species of birds, but just a little bird in blue – the colors of the form “Cardiff City”. A bird came after Sam Hammam, the former owner of the club, decided to re-brand (even wanted to change the name of the club, but the time felt the outrage of fans). Bird liked and stayed in the new design of the logo.
Coventry
Nickname: “sky blue”
Everything is simple – the color of the form “Coventry” and became a nickname for the team.
Crystal Palace
Nickname: “Eagles”
The name of the club, as we know, went to the famous building of Exhibition Crystal Palace (the building was almost fully glazed), built as far back as ancient times in the same area, the birthplace and the club (the creators of it were just working the very same Crystal Palace). Sam Crystal Palace burned down later (in 1936), but the club for a long time called “glaziers” (and the entire area of Crystal Palace). He was very conservative and played in the maroon-blue uniform. But once the club has come well-known manager Malcolm Allison and forever changed the image of the “Palace”. He persuaded the leadership that must change form (making it red and blue) and a nickname, select the eagle mascot of the club and putting it on the new logo. Presumably, the shape and mascot have been at loggerheads with then popular “Barcelona and Benfica.
Derby
Nickname: “sheep”
Nickname rather unusual for our latitudes because of the ambiguous meaning. But in England, sheep are highly respected, and nothing wrong with this animal is not found. In the case of the “Derby” mascot of the club came together with the club. He was elected to the honor of the regiment of militia, is located near the locations of the club. Also, this regiment gave the club anthem. Lamb Rummy entertains the audience at Pride Park “so far.
Doncaster
Nicknames: “tramps”, “Donnie”, “Vikings”
With the nickname “vagabond” ( “Rovers”) and “Donnie” all clear. The first part of the name of the club, very popular prefix for English clubs since the birth of football. Second – the abbreviated name of the city on the River Don. The most interesting story appears on the emblem of the club Viking. Yes, the city of Doncaster has an ancient history, and the Vikings in it, too, had pohozyaynichat with the Romans, Normans and other nations. But it’s just different. In 1972, the owner of an automotive company’s “Rover” Maurice Setters was able to negotiate with the owners of nearly the same name of the club that a certain amount on their logo appeared Viking – a symbol of “Rover”. Validity of the transaction was completed, but so like the Viking fans that he decided not to remove the logo from – hence the nickname “Vikings”.
Ipswich Town FC
Nicknames: “tractor”, “blue”
Nickname “tractor”, strange as it was coined by the fans “Ipswich”, having a good sense of humor. During the last call in the highest division of English fans “Ipswich” is often compared his team with a tractor, which crushes on their way glamorous team elite. At this time there are many krichalok on the tractor, which was self-deprecating humor, for Ipswich – the center of traditionally agricultural region. Someone like Matt Holland, many years captain of the team, like it, someone like the legend of the club and the recent manager Jim Medzhiltonu, no, because in his words evoked the image of men chewing carrot. But the nickname stuck, and it became traditional for “Ipswich”.
Leicester
Nicknames: “fox”, “FOSS”, “blue army”
Nickname “FOSS” comes from the first name of the club, Leicester Fosse. ” What kind of animal, everyone knows who watched cult cartoon “Madagascar.” But the “fox” – a tribute to tradition. The fact that Leicestershire – traditionally a hunting area, where they were the best lands for hunting foxes, are very popular in England all-time entertainment. Lisa – this is actually a symbol of the city of Leicester and the whole county, and present it to the emblem of the club.
Middlesbrough
Nicknames: “boatman”, “Boro”, “Red Army”, “smoggi”, “tisaydtsy”
A lot of nicknames for Middlesbrough. “Rechnik” – from the name of the stadium “Riverside”, located on the river bank. “Smoggi” – a nickname used by fans Newcastle and Sunderland, traditional opponents Boro. The fact that the industrial town of Middlesbrough during the Industrial Revolution is covered by dense unable factories. And now with the environment in this city is not all right. “Tisaydtsy” – from the name of the region.
Newcastle
Nickname: “Magpie”
“Magpies” – so traditionally in England called the commands that are white and black vertical striped form. Of the known teams – this is Newcastle United and Notts County. Often also called the team the fans Toon Army, Toon – the name of a special dialect Dzhordis, the inhabitants of this region.
Nottingham Forest
Nicknames: “Forest”, “foresters”, “red”, The Tricky Trees ( “cunning trees”?)
C “foresters” and “forest” is clear – in the name of the club there is the word “Forest”, ie “forest”, which is a tribute to the famous Sherwood Forest – one of the main attractions of Nottingham. But the fad nicknamed “The Tricky Trees”, which consume more and more often literally translated it was not possible – something like “Sly trees.”
Peterborough
Nickname: “chic”
Once, in 1921 as manager of the club “Fletton Pat Tyrrel placed in a newspaper advertisement that he” requires players to luxurious plush team (which incidentally lived in the backwoods of the regional leagues). After that, the old nickname “masons” gradually forgotten, but “Fletton United, began to call” luxury “, more ironically, as a joke. For in fact nothing chic in the club was not. So, Fletton “- is the ancestor of” Peterborough “, from which the club and got a gorgeous nickname.
Plymouth
Nickname: “The Pilgrims”
The logo of the club is the famous ship “Mayflower” on which the New World in search of a better life went from a noble seaport of Plymouth, a group of religious Englishmen, who decided to create a place of arrival – Massachusetts, a special community. These pilgrims have become a symbol of Plymouth (as well as other cities – Boston), and now the stadium “Argila” runs mascot – Pilgrim Pete.
Preston North End
Nicknames: “purple-white”, “nortendery”
The most commonly used nickname “the purple-white” – so traditionally in England called almost everyone who plays in a white form. But once this team called the “invincible”, because in the time of the birth of professional football “Preston” was very strong, and this is the first time the team made a “double”, winning the championship and FA Cup.
Queens Park Rangers
Nicknames: “Hoops”, “superobruchi”, “Rangers
Nickname “rangers” (or “armed rangers”) at the club from the very beginning, because the very name of the club stands for “ranger” – many players were the first team from the area of Royal Park. From “hoops” complex – itself the nickname “Hoops” traditionally given to teams that play in the form of a broad (a prerequisite!) Horizontal stripes. CRC, both times, in such form and long plays. The prefix “super” was added in order to distinguish between the CRC and the “reading”, also wearing a nickname. Matches “Reading” and CRC may also be called “Obruchev derby” for fans of the team has long been debated, whose hoops correctly. Fans CRC fans “Redinga” often called “FakenHups. “Hoopes” – this is precisely the “hoops.
Reading FC
Nicknames: “royalists”, “Hoops”, “biscuits”
But lately, nicknamed “Hoops” for “reading” is used less and less. As well as “cookies” (also in honor of the form). In the course of another – “royalists”, because the city is located in Reading Berkshire, which is so full – Royal County of Berkshire. The fact is that there is Royal Windsor Castle, has long been used as the official residence of British monarchs.
Scunthorpe
Nickname: “Iron”
“Iron” or “iron” – the so-called “Scunthorpe” because of the fact that the city Scunthorpe traditionally known for development of metallurgical industry and iron ore deposits. Sleeper (or a piece of iron) in the hand of the worker – this is the emblem of the club. If on a piece of metal was not written “Iron”, then it could well be taken as a decorative bottle of liquor.
Sheffield United
Nickname: “Blade”
But in the steel capital of England Sheffield to develop the logo came up creatively putting there crossed sabers, hinting that the best steel is precisely here – in Sheffield. Nickname “Blade” from there.
Sheffield Wednesday
Nicknames: “owls”, “medium”
With the environment is simple – just this day cricket progenitors football club, who were called “Wednesday Cricket Club. But the “owls” to the other Sheffield club (actually third, since there is also the world’s oldest club – Sheffield FC) began in the early twentieth century, after the mascot of the club was an owl (Stadium “SHU” called Owlerton). Prior to that, “Wednesday” was known also as the “United” – “blades”, but since this nickname more associated with more successful at the time adversaries, then decided to withdraw from it. But at the stadium “Sheffield” appears live mascot – a real owl, which sits on the upper gate before the match.
Swansea
Nicknames: “Swans”, “Jackie”
Swan in English – Swan, therefore, not surprising that this is what came to be called players on the team Swansea. Furthermore, the proud bird hit and the emblem of the club. But “Jack” is often called fans of the team because of the famous Newfoundland Jack – a dog that became famous for huge number of people rescued from the water and after the death was awarded the monument in the city Swansea.
Watford
Nicknames: “hornets”, “golden guys”
“Hornets” – because, in the form of “Watford” traditionally used three colors – yellow, black and red, which just correspond to the colors of hornets. “Golden Boys” – as fans call themselves “Watford” (also “yellow army”). Previously, they were also called “brewers” due regard to the brewery, “Benskins, who owned part of the” Vikereydzh Road.
West Bromwich
Nicknames: “Albion”, “hawthorn”, “bags”, “blackbirds”
The richest range of nicknames from West Bromwich. The official nickname is considered “blackbirds”, because of the Song Thrush in the logo of the club. But very often used, and “bags” or “bags”. There are several variants of the origin of this nickname. In one version of the so-called players began to West Brom because of the leather pouches that were used to collect money for the tickets. But the more likely are baggy shorts, which have played football team at the beginning of the last century, which gave the right to name the players and fans of “bags”. “Hawthorn” – from behind a bush of hawthorn in the logo.