On the Facts: Explore Your Local (English) Derbies

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You will be surpised on the number of local derby in UK particularly (if you are not from UK!); Heated rivals; Die hard fans; Something to cheer on; May the best team wins; Chill...Its just a game:-

On the Facts: The Most Homes In The League?

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Football grounds in Great Britain are like cathedrals. Many of them are beautifully designed stadiums. And for many football supporters, especially those who have been with the club for most of their life, they see them as holy places. A place of “worship,” from August through May.

So it’s no wonder that many English football supporters get upset at the mere discussion of these sacred places being renamed with a sponsor’s name. Or the sheer mention of a club deciding to move from its current ground to a new one outside of town.

But if you look back at history, you’ll see that the vast majority of Premier League clubs have played at more than one stadium before settling on the latest ground as their own.

Which club do you think has had the most home grounds in their history? The answer may surprise you.

 

On the Facts: The Origin of EPL Club Nicknames

Supporters of Premier League clubs often pride themselves on their nicknames, but do you really know the origin of them? Do you know the origins of the Baggies, Gunners, Red Devils, Toffees, Trotters, Hammers, Lilywhites and Citizens?

Let’s take a closer at look some of the interesting stories behind each of Premier League club’s nicknames.

Arsenal – The Gunners