Do we have the best nickname in football?

[SteveBlade]

Most clubs seem to have names that are quite bland and unintimidating.

Canaries
Tykes
Owls
Blues
Rams
Dons

Etc... All quite dull.

But we're the Blades!

Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades

Blades

 

[Hartley Hare]

Cobblers

 

[Gimli]

Yes we do

 

[northsomersetblade]

Yes we do

Absolutely we do

 

[Isar]

Most clubs seem to have names that are quite bland and unintimidating.

Canaries
Tykes
Cunts
Blues
Rams
Dons

Etc... All quite dull.

But we're the Blades!

Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades Blades

Blades

Yes we do, and the best club crest, and the best city center ground.

 

[COME BACK CHED]

Cottagers must be the second worst .

 

[HighfieldBlade]

According to an American friend who's really into his 'soccer', he said "You guys have got a totally awesome nickname"

 

[metalblade]

Could you rephrase the poll question? or is it me that's pissed.

 

[Ricky]

Wouldn't swap it for any other.

It's Bladey as fuck.

 

[northsomersetblade]

Well correctly it is the Mighty Blades of course

 

[FredZeppelin]

Peacocks.

At least the second syllable is pretty apt.

UTB

 

[tomtheblade]

Best nickname, best badge, best kit, best ground, best manager, best fans

 

[AbacaBlade]

I was so unsure of the question I changed my vote.

So good they named it twice.

 

[Ecco1889]

Best nickname, best badge, best kit, best ground, best manager, best fans

^ ^ ^
This x

 

[LoxBlade]

I thought that I'd developed dyslexia trying to read the question but I'm glad I'm not the only one, but yes The Blades are
to use even go want to do look more like

 

[GreasyChipBeattie]

I'm not sure what the question can towards a what it doesn't something become that else.

 

[Not_a_Cheat]

i don't understand the 2 posts above. But yes it does seem we have the best nickname

 

[Isar]

i don't understand the 2 posts above. But yes it does seem we have the best nickname

Did you see the poll?

Has anyone really been far as decided to use even go want to do look more like?

 

[TCsLoveChild]

Yes, easily ,by far, no contest. UTB

 

[tomtheblade]

For those interested in comparisons:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_football_club_nicknames_in_the_United_Kingdom

Although ours is the best, to be fair there are some peculiar ones on there, with interesting origin stories.

My top 3 nicknames outside of ours:
1. The Gunners (Arsenal) - aggressive sounding, links to historic local industry
2. Tractor Boys (Ipswich) - don't know why, just think it's endearing that they embrace their own stereotype
3. Toffees (Everton) - interesting origin story

 

[northsomersetblade]

Monkey hangers is pretty good to be fair. Difficult to get chants out of though

 

[bornablade]

Reading used to be called the 'Biscuitmen'. Any type of pressure and they'd just crumble.

 

[knowsnowt]

I think the op has had bonky sex with Roberto and is still lightheaded.

 

[ShefRedandWhite]

Quality internetting from OP

 

[Vintage Shirt]

Tin hat time but I quite liked "the posh"

 

[HolmesfieldBlade]

Our badge is a thing of beauty. Epitomises our club culture whilst looking modern enough.

You can also thank me (and Phipps) for the consistent use of our refreshed badge.

 

[PeteBlade]

Most clubs seem to have names that are quite bland and unintimidating.

Canaries
Tykes
Owls
Blues
Rams
Dons

Etc... All quite dull.

But we're the Blades!

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Blades

Yes.

 

[SUFC Guy]

I do prefer us to be called 'Roller Blades' actually!

 

[Tyler Durden]

I'd like to see the old ones get some recognition again: "Cutlers" and "Candystripes".

 

[Bert]

Bert likes Leicester's old nickname.
The Filberts.