Answer: Southampton
The nickname of Southampton is "The Saints" so it seemed appropriate that they adopted the Dixie jazz tune "When the Saints Go Marching In" as their anthem. The tune was made popular by Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong in the 1930s and was adopted by the Saint's supporters in the 1950s. Many other teams have made claim to this song as their anthem over the years.
From Quiz: English Football Team Anthems & Chants
Answer: Hull City v. Sunderland
Hull City v. Sunderland at Boothferry Park. Hull are known as "The Tigers" because of their yellow-and-black home strip; Sunderland's "Black Cats" soubriquet derives either from the Black Cat Gun Battery that once overlooked the River Wear or from a lucky black cat that some supporters felt contributed to the club's winning of the FA Cup in 1937.
From Quiz: Who is Playing Whom? - by Club Nickname!
Answer: Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers were a founder member of the English Football League in 1888. The club was formed as Christ Church FC in 1874 , but changed their name to Bolton Wanderers three years later. They moved their home ground three times before settling at Burnden Park in 1895 for 102 years, when they moved to the newly-built Reebok Stadium. The original nickname was "The Spots" as their kit had red polka dots on the shirts.
From Quiz: English Football Team nicknames
Answer: Torquay United FC
Blackpool, for obvious reasons, are known as The Seasiders; Bournemouth are called The Cherries as they have always played in predominately red shirts; Plymouth are called The Pilgrims as it was from here that the Pilgrim Fathers, in 1620, sailed for The New World in the Mayflower - the ship that features on the club's badge.
From Quiz: Footballing Birds
Answer: Mansfield Town FC
Mansfield's badge has the head of a stag on a yellow and blue background (their other nickname is The Yellows). Barnsley are known as The Tykes (a name for Yorkshiremen), Tottenham are The Spurs and Birmingham The Blues.
From Quiz: Footballing Animals
Answer: Robins
Altrincham was founded in 1891. The team became famous for avoiding relegation for three consecutive seasons (2005-06 through 2007-08) as a result of other teams' misfortunes. The team shuffled between the Conference National and the Northern Premier League (there was no Conference North until 2004) for eight years until 2005. Altrincham spent 2009-10 in the Conference National.
From Quiz: Non-Premier League Nicknames
Answer: Samson
He has a girlfriend, a lady cat named Delilah who often appears with him. His name came from a famous beer 'Samson Ale', manufactured by the now-defunct Vaux Breweries who were long-term sponsors of Sunderland AFC.
From Quiz: English Football Team Mascots
Answer: A.C. Milan
This nickname is based on their shirt colour which is red and black. Rosso means red and neri means black. Another of their nicknames is il Diavolo, meaning the Devil.
From Quiz: Football Club Nicknames
Answer: Crystal Palace
Philadelphia's NFL side and Crystal Palace are both known as 'The Eagles'.
Sheffield United are 'The Blades', Lincoln City are called 'The Imps' and Cardiff City are known as 'The Bluebirds'.
From Quiz: English Football Nicknames
Answer: Republic of Ireland
"Fields of Athenry" was sung by the Irish national team and was also sung at Irish football and rugby matches. It was a song based on the famine of Ireland and was recorded first by singer Danny Doyle.
From Quiz: Football Chants and Songs UK
Answer: Fulham
Fulham play at Craven Cottage, hence the nickname. Luton are the Hatters, Watford the Hornets and Brentford are the Bees.
From Quiz: British Football Club Nicknames
Answer: Mansfield Town
Ted Hartson scored 55 goals for the club in 1936/37 in Division 3 North.
From Quiz: Club Nicknames
Answer: Monty the Lamb
An extremly tough one to start, but you may have guessed correctly.
From Quiz: UK Football Mascots [2]
Answer: Clarence the Dragon
Did you know Clarence finished 12th in the first annual Mascot Grand National, and once represented the Mascot XI in a match against a team of local radio presenters?
From Quiz: UK Football Mascots [1]
Answer: Millwall
Millwall entered the Football League in 1921. Bury are known as the 'Shakers', Watford are the 'Hornets', and Lincoln are the 'Imps'.
From Quiz: Animal Nicknames League Teams
Answer: Burnley
Burnley are known as The Clarets because of their club colours.
From Quiz: Football Team Nicknames
Answer: Manchester United
From Quiz: English Football Team Nicknames
Answer: The Hammers
The club badge contains two crossed hammers.
From Quiz: English Club Nicknames
Answer: Derby County
Steve Bloomer was Derby County's record goal scorer with 331 goals and also scored 28 times for England. The song "Steve Bloomer's Watchin' " is based on an Australian Rules Football song and the lyrics were altered by two Derby fans in 1996. The song became the official club anthem in 1997. A bronze bust of Bloomer sits inside the stadium at Pride Park.
From Quiz: English Football Team Anthems & Chants
Answer: Lincoln City v. Manchester United
This match would be a real money-spinner for Lincoln City, "The Red Imps", as they take on Manchester United, "The Red Devils", at Sincil Bank. Lincoln play in a red strip, but their nickname is also a nod to a 13th Century stone carving inside Lincoln Cathedral that depicts an imp. As for Manchester United - well, I have to say that I'm a founder member of the "Anyone But United" club! Apparently their "Red Devils" nickname was nicked from the local Rugby League club, Salford - somehow that doesn't surprise me!
From Quiz: Who is Playing Whom? - by Club Nickname!
Answer: West Bromwich Albion
West Brom were formed in 1878 and have played at The Hawthorns since 1900. In the early days they were known as The Throstles, a song thrush, which is featured on the club crest.
From Quiz: English Football Team nicknames
Answer: Brighton and Hove Albion FC
Brighton's club badge features a flying seagull. Southampton are known as The Saints (because they used to be called Southampton St Mary's), Hull as The Tigers (because of their black and gold playing kit) and Greenock Morton as The Pride of the Clyde (for obvious geographical reasons!)
From Quiz: Footballing Birds
Answer: Hartlepool FC
From Quiz: Footballing Animals
Answer: Ipswich Town
The nickname is supposedly done out of mockery, but it is named for its agricultural heritage. The East Anglia club has a rivalry with Norwich City. Ipswich Town spent two season in the Premier League before being relegated to Division One (previous name for the Football League Championship) in 2003.
From Quiz: Non-Premier League Nicknames
Answer: Gunnersaurus Rex
Arsenal fans are known as 'Gooners', so Gunnersaurus Rex is quite a clever wordplay on the nickname. In his fact file on the official Arsenal website, he's said to be a well respected mascot with a friendly nature.
From Quiz: English Football Team Mascots
Answer: Chelsea
Chelsea adopted an image of a Chelsea pensioner for their first crest, leading to them being called 'The Pensioners'. The exact origins are unclear but this explanation is widely accepted.
From Quiz: Football Club Nicknames
Answer: Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham and San Antonio are both famously known as 'Spurs'. Sheffield Wednesday are called 'The Owls', Darlington are 'The Quakers', while Plymouth Argyle's nickname is 'The Pilgrims'.
From Quiz: English Football Nicknames
Answer: Liverpool
Liverpool sang the song changing athenry to Anfield Road, in reference to the stadium Anfield. It was to tell people of the stadium's great history.
From Quiz: Football Chants and Songs UK
Answer: Sheffield United
Sheffield is famous for its steel and in particular its cutlery, hence the Blades! Sheffield Wednesday are the Owls, Barnsley the Tykes, and Walsall the Saddlers.
From Quiz: British Football Club Nicknames
Answer: Brentford
Brentford reached the quarterfinals of the FA Cup in 1938 and 1989.
From Quiz: Club Nicknames
Answer: Moonchester
Moonchester was an extremly original mascot and had an alien costume. Bluey was the mascot of Ipswich Town.
From Quiz: UK Football Mascots [2]
Answer: Gunnersaurus Rex
Many have said the reason for Arsenal's brilliant form was due to this mascot.
From Quiz: UK Football Mascots [1]
Answer: Newcastle United
Newcstle first won the League title in the 1904-05 season. York City are known as the 'Minstermen', Oldham are the 'Latics' and Grimsby are the 'Mariners'.
From Quiz: Animal Nicknames League Teams
Answer: Grecians
This is the nickname of the local market boys in the area.
From Quiz: Football Team Nicknames
Answer: West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion is a professional football club in England that is commonly referred to as "The Baggies." The nickname is said to have originated from the team's distinctive striped kit, which resembled a large bag. The club has a long and storied history, having been founded in 1878, and has won numerous domestic and international titles over the years. Despite facing some difficult times in recent years, West Bromwich Albion remains a beloved and respected team in English football.
From Quiz: Nicknames of English Football Clubs
Answer: Arsenal
From Quiz: English Football Team Nicknames
Answer: The Addicks
No-one knows where this comes from for sure, but it is believed to stem from a fish and chip shop that sold 'haddock' and chips!
From Quiz: English Club Nicknames
Answer: Chelsea
"Blue is the Colour" was released by Chelsea team prior to their appearance in the League Cup Final in 1972.It ultimately reached Number 5 in the UK Singles Chart. They have always worn blue shirts and their shorts were changed to blue in the 1960s.
From Quiz: English Football Team Anthems & Chants
Answer: Leicester City v. Bradford City
Another attractive fixture as Leicester City, "The Foxes", take on Bradford City, "The Bantams". Leicester is the county town of Leicestershire which is traditionally one of the most important areas for foxhunting in England and home to the famous Quorn Hunt; it's also said that the outline of the county on the map resembles a fox's head. The nickname for Bradford City, "The Bantams", stem from the colours of the club's strip - claret and amber - which are unique in the Football League. It's said the in the years before World War I Bradford's supporters used to take live bantams to home matches as mascots. Slightly off-topic, but I would heartily recommend the Bradford City fanzine, "The City Gent", which has been published since 1984.
From Quiz: Who is Playing Whom? - by Club Nickname!
Answer: Preston North End
Preston were founded in 1880 and a founder member of the Football League in 1888. They were the first English football club to achieve the "Double" - League Championship and FA Cup in the same year, when they won both competitions in 1889.
From Quiz: English Football Team nicknames
