Joe Beevers 207 Posted September 18, 2016 Good thread My favourite was 'Little Bo Peep' for Bo Petersen. Never knew why Andy Smith was called Smudger. Hearing a race with Wiggy and Donkey riding for England sounded daft but amusing. Also loved 'Sprouts'. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Agrotron 955 Posted September 18, 2016 I thought Andy Smith was called Foxy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted September 18, 2016 I thought Andy Smith was called Foxy? Hence his product name. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,364 Posted September 18, 2016 'Herbie' Hancock. It's just someone else's name. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_martin 1,606 Posted September 18, 2016 Emil Saturday-Job Or, going back a few years... Arthur "Gravy" Browning Phil "Grecian" Herne Carl "I" Askew "Turkey" Ted Howgego "Sugar" Ray Wilson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ommer Mon 381 Posted September 18, 2016 Another that sticks in my mind is 'Scud' for Scott Smith. Named after the Iraqi missile he was extremely quick but liable to take off in any direction! Great character who was usually worth the admission money on his own. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Knowle 51 Posted September 18, 2016 Jerk Smith. Bradford 1950s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sotonian 610 Posted September 18, 2016 Ken 'Pubic' Eyre Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ommer Mon 381 Posted September 18, 2016 We christened Steve Knott 'FA Cup' due to his rather generously proportioned ears. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waiheke1 4,295 Posted September 19, 2016 I thought Andy Smith was called Foxy?Both Smudger and foxy if I recall, perhaps Smudger was in the early years. Assume it was because he looked like the beano character of that name. Ole "Cobber" because of his accent from talking with Ivan Mauger.Which certainly qualifies as a daft nickname, as cobber is an Australian term, and Ivan certainly wasn't an aussie. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ommer Mon 381 Posted September 19, 2016 How about Kelly 'Jellyman' Moran presumably named after all the contortions he pulled on a bike. Great entertainer with Hull, Eastbourne, Sheffield and the Brummies and sorely missed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shale Searcher 1,264 Posted September 19, 2016 EmIl "Syphon the diesel off" Norman the "Storm" Storer Malcolm Shakespeare "Shakey" Malc Brown the "Clown" Ray "Willie" Wilson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*JJ 523 Posted September 19, 2016 Both Smudger and Foxy if I recall, perhaps Smudger was in the early years. Assume it was because he looked like the beano character of that name. 'Smudger' is a traditional nickname for anyone named Smith, like 'Nobby' Clarke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 21,083 Posted September 19, 2016 'Smudger' is a traditional nickname for anyone named Smith, like 'Nobby' Clarke. Nobby wasn't named Smith though,was he? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gee jay 234 Posted September 19, 2016 (edited) Good thread My favourite was 'Little Bo Peep' for Bo Petersen. Never knew why Andy Smith was called Smudger. Hearing a race with Wiggy and Donkey riding for England sounded daft but amusing. Also loved 'Sprouts'. Edited September 19, 2016 by gee jay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
