Most of the Premier League Clubs have nicknames with history attached to them, which become the identity of that particular team over the time. Some teams have more than one nickname but the most common one is used. The fans of the club take pride with the nickname. Here are the interesting fun facts behind the nicknames of Premier Leagues Clubs and their origin
Premier Leagues clubs and their Nicknames:
1-Arsenal called as The Gunners
What arsenal directly goes to the when club was established. The club was founded by the workers of Woolwich Arsenal Armament Factory in 1886, the direct connection with Armament Factory become the identity of the club. At the start it was known as Woolwich Arsenal, the direct connection with Armament Factory is the reason behind the club name and the nickname “The Gunners”.
2-Aston Villa called as Villans
The name Villa comes from Villa Cross Wesleyan Chapel, founded while a local Cricket team needed something to occupy at the times of winter. The name Villa eventually transform into ” Villans”.
3-Chelseacalled as The Blues and Pensioners
The nickname of Chelsea derived from Chelsea Pensioners and well-known war-veterans. Then, later on, club choose the crest of Chelsea pensioners.
4-Everton called as The Toffees
Everton’s nickname goes back to the local sweet shop named as Mother Noblett. The shop is located opposite to the Prince Rupert’s Tower, from where Everton adopted their crest.
5-Liverpoolcalled as The Reds
The Liverpool adopted the colour of their strip as red and, it also become the nickname of the Liverpool.
6-Manchester Citycalled as Citizen and The Blues
There is no interesting story behind the nickname of Manchester City. The nickname citizens simply derived from the City, while The Blues is attached with the home colours.
7-Manchester United called as The Red Devils
The reason Manchester United nicknamed as “The Red Devils” comes from the club’s association with the local Rugby club Salford. Both teams used same grounds for training.
8-Newcastle Unitedcalled as Magpies
The origin of name Magpies directly comes from the Newcastle United white and black striped kit.
9-Stoke City called as Potters
The nickname of the Stoke City is Potters because of the connection with the with the pottery industry in North Staffordshire.
10-Sunderland called as Black Cats
The name was voted by Sunderland was voted by club supporters. While Sunderland moved to the Stadium of Lights, fans were allowed to vote to choose the official nickname of the club. 11,000 fans voted Black Cats as the nickname of Sunderland.
11-Tottenham Hotspurcalled as Spurs
The nickname of Tottenham Hotspur originates from the club connection with the Shakespeare character Harry Hotspur.
12-West Ham called as Hammers
West Ham’s nickname comes from the from the Thames Ironwork Football Club.
13-West Brom called as Baggies
The nickname of the West Brom derived from the baggie shorts players used to wear in early 1900.
14-Crystal Palacecalled as The Eagles
In 1973, the club manager at that time Malcolm Allison nicknamed the Crystal Palace The Eagles and changed the team colours.
15-Norwich City called as The Canaries
The Norwich City nicknamed as The Canaries because of wearing yellow and green home shirt.
16-Southampton called as The Saints
The club was founded by the young men of St Mary’s Church. I n the start Club was known as Southampton St Mary’s, later shortened to Southampton FC, and nickname as The Saints.
17-Swansea Citycalled as The Swam
The nickname of Swansea City is The Swam because of in 19th Century black retriever dog called Swansea Jack rescued 27 people from drowning in River Tawe and Swansea Docks.
18- Liecester City called as The Foxes
Leicester City is known as The Foxes Leicestershire’s strong links with fox hunting.
19-Watford called as The Hornets
In 1959, when Watford changed the colour of kits, the fans nicknamed the club as The Hornets.
20- AFC Bournemouthcalled as The Cherries
The nickname of Bournemouth is The Cherries because of Dean Court which was the home ground of the club was located next to Cooper-Dean estate which had cherry orchards.
