So you are wondering ‘why are Swansea called the Jacks?’ Well there are two theories put forward for this. Both of them are plausible, but only one of them is correct. So which is it? Let’s take a look at both of them. Why Are Swansea Called The Jacks? Swansea are called the Jacks due … Read more
So you want to know why are Rangers called Huns? The answer delves into history, religion and local rivalry. In fact, if you google ‘What do Celtic fans call Rangers?’ You will find that they have given Rangers fans more than one nickname and we will examine them all in detail here. So without further … Read more
In 2020 a survey conducted as part of a book that was about to be published revealed an interesting statistic about Irish football fans. Two-thirds of them support either Manchester United or Liverpool. And of the two, Manchester United were the most popular. 33% of Irish fans supported United, compared to 29% supporting Liverpool. The … Read more
Have you ever asked yourself why do Manchester United wear red? It is a perfectly legitimate question. These days every club is immediately identifiable by its home colours. But how did they choose them? We look at that in this blog and delve a little deeper into the history of the Red Devils kit. So … Read more
Maybe it is something you might have heard mentioned in passing or you have seen a reference to it in a news report. But do you really know what is the Manchester United Foundation? It actually illustrates quite well how Premier League football clubs have taken increased responsibility for their local communities over the past … Read more