Which English Football League team was given the nickname the gas?
Which English Football League team was given the nickname the gas?
Bristol Rovers
“The Gas” was originally coined as a derogatory term by the supporters of Bristol Rovers’ rivals Bristol City, and was in reference to the large gas works adjacent to the old Bristol Rovers stadium, in Eastville, Bristol which wafted the sometimes overpowering odour of town gas across the crowd.
Which two English football grounds are closest together?
1. Liverpool & Everton – 0.8 miles. Due to Notts County’s relegation in 2019, Liverpool’s Anfield and Everton’s Goodison Park are now the two closest stadiums in England’s top four divisions. A short 0.8 mile trip across Stanley Park takes you from one ground to the other in the Merseyside city.
Why are Cowdenbeath called the Blue Brazil?
2 The Blue Brazil Cowdenbeath Its been suggested that it arose because of the club’s financial plight in the early 1980’s and humorously compared to that of Brazil’s national debt. However, popular consensus seems to be that it’s just down to a heavy dose of football irony.
Which English football ground is furthest from any other?
For the 2016/17 season, Plymouth to Carlisle is the longest away trip in English football (389 miles), so it is no surprise to see these two clubs at the top of the distance table. The shortest distance in the division is Mansfield’s 15 mile trip to Notts County.
Which English football ground is closest to the sea?
Structure and facilities. Gayfield is situated on the sea front, to the west of Arbroath harbour, on the southern edge of the town. Due to its position next to the North Sea, in winter spectators can be exposed to severe cold and winds. It is the closest football stadium in Europe to the sea.
Why are Clyde called the Bully Wee?
Clyde – called ‘The Bully Wee’ (the good little). This probably derives from the Victorian word ‘bully’, meaning good or first rate and because the club was quite small it was known as the ‘The Bully Wee Clyde’ (the first rate little Clyde).
What are Hibs fans called?
Hibbies
The name of the club is regularly shortened to Hibs, with the team also being known as The Hibees (pronounced /ˈhaɪbiːz/) and supporters known as Hibbies. Another nickname is The Cabbage, derived from the shortened rhyming slang for Hibs (“Cabbage and Ribs”).