mormont Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Another Scottish club name I like is Inverness Caledoian Thistle (I think its that) It is, but that name comes from the merger of Caledonian FC and Inverness Thistle. They have undoubtedly the most stunning setting for a ground in UK football, right on the Moray Firth in the shadow of the Kessock Bridge. It gives the punters something nice to look at instead of the football. ps the best name is still Heart of Midlothian FC. How many other clubs are named after a book?* *indirectly, admittedly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cteresa Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 The latter (as homage to Real Madrid). Ah, I only thought of that possibility recently, so was thinking it all wrong. But really a real english world like real followed by english words like salt lake, a person thinks it is english d I cherish almost any event where grown men will dress up in bear/beaver/duck/turtle/pig/dophin/tree costumes with no shame or irony. We got animal symbolism for some clubs usually, the big three are eagles dragons and lions and you would not believe where those crop up. Benfica, who has the eagle, has a sideline where a real eagle (eagles) are hired from a zoo/animal trainer and there are shows for really big events, and on normal days if you are on the stadium and pass through the megastore usually they are selling out the chance to take a photo with "Vitória" ( official name of the eagle. except I think there are several. Kids love it). I got quibbles about it all. Also, something coming up soon, chances are Boavista´s panther statue might be painted pink again. Strangely it happens when there are Porto derbies. This weekend, it´s second round of triple derby weekend, the "random" draw so ordered it. Police countrywide is going to have a fun weekend. Clubs named after books, oh, ok, that I never heard of. And it is pretty. Deportivo wanka, ok, I had to check it, totally right Kutz,http://www.zerozero.pt/equipa.php?id=2358&search=1 I guess if they called it Huanca it would not sound funny in english Arsenal, got it, makes sense - the other arsenals I think are named after the London club! And there are a bunch of clubs named Lokomotiv, or Ferroviarios ( meaning train workers). And there is a club in south america called Millonarios and another nicknamed so. Advertising to potential players? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltaran Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 If we're talking club names, there are a few good Scottish ones: as well as the famous Queen of the South, the junior leagues feature clubs like Linlithgow Rose, Kirkintilloch Rob Roy, Shotts Bon Accord, or Lochee Harp. Isn't Bon Accord the club with the record for biggest league defeat? 36-0 or something like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Barry Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 The only thing OK City is famous for is the bombing in the 1990s, but I can't imagine they'll call themselves the Bombers or Disenfranchised Whitemen. The Displaced Okies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mormont Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Isn't Bon Accord the club with the record for biggest league defeat? 36-0 or something like that? Different club (Aberdeen Bon Accord, not Shotts Bon Accord). The Aberdeen team were really a cricket side who entered the Scottish Cup for something to do in the winter, and are now defunct. Interesting note: in another match in the same round that year, the aforementioned Lochee Harp beat another Aberdeen team 35-0, but some reports claim the referee failed to record two valid goals*, which would have made that game the record. *he allowed them. He just lost count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hereward Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Different club (Aberdeen Bon Accord, not Shotts Bon Accord). The Aberdeen team were really a cricket side who entered the Scottish Cup for something to do in the winter, and are now defunct. Interesting note: in another match in the same round that year, the aforementioned Lochee Harp beat another Aberdeen team 35-0, but some reports claim the referee failed to record two valid goals*, which would have made that game the record. *he allowed them. He just lost count. How is that possible? It's not like you have to keep the number in your head. A goal is scored, you open your notebook, make a mark and walk back to the centre circle. How could you forget to do this?* *Not really. I regularly can't remember if I've counted the ball or not when I'm umpiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mormont Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 How is that possible? It's not like you have to keep the number in your head. A goal is scored, you open your notebook, make a mark and walk back to the centre circle. How could you forget to do this?* *Not really. I regularly can't remember if I've counted the ball or not when I'm umpiring. Well, the story somewhat obscured by the mists of time (this was 1885). Apparently the ref's record showed 37 and the club secretary's 35, and the ref was persuaded that it was his count that was wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iceman of the North Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I was about to mention the full name of Hearts, but it has already been done. I'd just like to add that the 'second' team of the huge town I grew up in (we're talking about two, maybe three thousand people living there back then) was called SFK Ajaks. Although they had white and red colours, I don't think the name was inspired by the Dutch team. (The club was founded in 1969, before anyone outside of the Netherlands knew about the Amsterdam club.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cteresa Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Well, the story somewhat obscured by the mists of time (this was 1885). Apparently the ref's record showed 37 and the club secretary's 35, and the ref was persuaded that it was his count that was wrong. To be completely honest and not doing anything for my image, counting is boring!If writing things down, ok, though my handwriting also *coughcough* And nice result, but still the one result to beat is that Madagascar team who decided to protest against some previous refereeing by on a game scoring one goals. Now it might not be true, even if the story seems well spread just because I am not totally sure you can really score 149 even if own goals in 90 minutes. Ok, I suppose no celebrating cuts down the time to put the ball back in motion. But still 149, poor referee, did he have to keep track of all goalscorers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltaran Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 *Not really. I regularly can't remember if I've counted the ball or not when I'm umpiring. I understand a lot of professional umpires keep six items (coins, peanuts, whatever) in their pocket, and then move one from the left to the right for each ball bowled, in order to keep track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Barry Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I understand a lot of professional umpires keep six items (coins, peanuts, whatever) in their pocket, and then move one from the left to the right for each ball bowled, in order to keep track. The problem comes when you can't remember whether you have moved an item for the ball or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hereward Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Exactly. Of course, the fact that umpiring is so dull it should never be attempted sober probably doesn't help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJDonegal Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Sober umpiring. Well there's a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Sean Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 FFS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xray the Enforcer Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 :cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltaran Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 I have only one prediction for this week: Birmingham will beat Spurs. This is only right and proper in the natural scheme of things. There's an interesting juxtaposition here between the content of the post, and the poster's title and avatar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iceman of the North Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Nah, it's not like anyone forgot to log off or anything... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calibandar Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Just a few more minutes of play and some excellent results at this point. Fulham-Manchester United 0-3 West Ham-Chelsea 0-4 Arsenal-Aston Villa 0-1 A home defeat for Arsenal is just what is needed to see them spiral even further down the well. Manchester for the Treble! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcelo Rebelo Firqoralas Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Arsenal-Aston Villa 1-1. Goal by Bendtner in overtime. It's been a bad run for Arsenal of late, but they are still ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 I have only one prediction for this week: Birmingham will beat Spurs. This is only right and proper in the natural scheme of things. Good call. I know how tough that must have been to own up to your teams glaring inadequacies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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