Arsenal – Gunners
The team was formed by munitions workers at the Royal Arsenal
Bristol Rovers – The Gas
The local nickname of the club is “The Gas”, derived from the gasworks next to their former home,
Burton Albion – Brewers
Due to the brewing heritage of Burton upon Trent.
Crewe – The Railwaymen
The town’s links with the rail industry
Crystal Palace – The Eagles
Malcolm Allison that the club changed its nickname from “The Glaziers” to “The Eagles”
Derby – Rams
This was to show tribute to its links with the First Regiment of Derby Militia, which took a ram as its mascot. Additionally, the club also adopted the song “The Derby Ram” as its song.
Hartlepool United – Monkey Hangers
According to folklore, the term originates from a story in which a monkey was hanged in the town of Hartlepool. During the Napoleonic Wars, a French ship was wrecked in a storm off the coast of Hartlepool. The only survivor was a monkey, allegedly dressed in a French Army uniform. On finding the monkey on the beach, a group of locals decided to hold a trial. Because the monkey was unable to answer their questions, and because they had seen neither a monkey nor a Frenchman before, they concluded that the monkey must be a French spy. Being found guilty, the animal was sentenced to death and hanged on the beach.
Huddersfield Town – Terriers
Named after the Yorkshire Terrier breed of dog
Lincoln City – The Imps
The Lincoln Imp is a grotesque on a wall inside Lincoln Cathedral, England, and it has become the symbol of the city of Lincoln
Luton Town – hatters
This reflects Luton’s historical connection with the hat making trade, which has been prominent there since the 17th century
Northampton Town – the Cobblers
A reference to the town’s historical shoe-making industry
Norwich City – The Canaries
The is after the history of breeding the birds in the area
Peterborough United – the Posh
This was coined in 1921, after Pat Tirrell, manager of Fletton United, was reported to say he was “Looking for posh players for a posh new team”
Portsmouth – Pompey
a local nickname used by both HMNB Portsmouth and the city of Portsmouth
Plymouth Argyle – Pilgrims
The pilgrims who went to the New World
Reading – The Royals
This is due to Reading’s location in the Royal County of Berkshire
Sheffield United – The Blades
This is due to Sheffield’s history of cutlery production
Stoke City – The Potters
Local links to the pottery industry
Walsall – The Saddlers
This reflects the towns status as a traditional centre for the manufacture of saddles.
Wycombe Wanderers – The Chairboys
Wycombe is a combination of industrial and market town, with a traditional emphasis on furniture production. hence the name.
Yeovil Town – The Glovers
The club’s nickname “The Glovers” is a reference to the history of glove-making in the town of Yeovil
York City – Minstermen
York Minster is a famous landmark in the city
