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Post by K19 on Aug 10, 2020 15:21:39 GMT
Heart of Midlothian are known as "Jambos" (derived from Hearts/Jam Tarts), whilst across the city, their arch rivals Hibernian, as well as being known as "the Hibees" (pronounced "high-bees", universally shortened to Hibs), are also called 'the Cabbage', because they are fucking stinking.
But seriously folks... what nicknames do you like or what interesting stories about club/fan nicknames are out there? Did you know, for example, that Dundee Utd are nicknamed "the Arabs", which apparently comes from the sixties when the club's groundsman used to get a bit carried away when sanding their pitch.
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Post by drj1956 on Aug 10, 2020 15:46:05 GMT
The Bully Wee - Clyde
As nicknames go, "The Bully Wee" is quirky and affectionate. It's not clear when it was first coined, or by whom, but it has been synonymous with Clyde.
There appear to be three main theories how the name originated. The first refers to the fact that Clyde's support and possibly players were drawn from the Bridgeton area. Renowned for their pugnacious character the support were 'wee bullies' and hence the Bully Wee.
The second theory takes a European dimension. Apparently some Frenchmen were at Barrowfield around 1900. Upon a disputed goal they cried: "But il'y, oui?" This translates as: "Their goal, yes", but sounds very like "Bully Wee".
Our third and by far the most credible theory is that "Bully" was a Victorian synonym for first-rate/good/worthy. As Clyde were a small club it seems obvious that "Bully Wee Clyde" must have rolled off the tongu
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