So you are thinking, why are Hearts fans called Jambos? Maybe you have even used it yourself without knowing why. The explanation is very straightforward. And it is also fairly pleasant when it comes to the nicknames some fans have. So let’s learn a bit more. Why Are Hearts Fans Called Jambos? The name the … Read more
So why are Hibs fans called spoon burners? It is a pretty unusual nickname, right? If you think really hard about it, you might be able to work out the reason for it. If not you can just read this article where we examine the story behind it. So let’s get started. Why Are Hibs … Read more
So you want to know ‘why are Arsenal fans called Gooners?’. It can get a bit confusing, as you might occasionally hear them called Gunners as well. So you might also be wondering are Arsenal fans Gunners or Gooners? There is an explanation for both names, and we are going to go through them in … Read more
If you have ever been to a Nottingham Forest game you might have heard a chant emanating from opposing fans. In fact, if you have seen them playing against a Yorkshire team or against Cardiff, it is usually a very vocal chant. I heard it when I was at Uni in Sheffield and went to … Read more
So why are Liverpool fans called bin dippers? The name hints at a derogatory slur against the supporters, and you would be right. As often is the case with nicknames given by fans to their rivals, it isn’t complimentary. We will try and answer the question and delve into the history of a couple more … Read more