chunky 6,081 Posted June 24, 2022 Not sure why I thought of this, but which British teams have had the most nicknames? Sunderland were the Saints and Gladiators, but I know that Oxford were the Cheetahs, Rebels, and poxy Silver Machine. Long Eaton may have the record as Rangers, Archers, Invaders, and "Nottingham" Outlaws... Any ideas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,242 Posted June 24, 2022 15 minutes ago, chunky said: Not sure why I thought of this, but which British teams have had the most nicknames? Sunderland were the Saints and Gladiators, but I know that Oxford were the Cheetahs, Rebels, and poxy Silver Machine. Long Eaton may have the record as Rangers, Archers, Invaders, and "Nottingham" Outlaws... Any ideas? Agree entirely...damn awful nickname! When I questioned the choice of name I was told that when the Purchases "sold" the rights to Nigel Wagstaff the nickname "Cheetahs" wasn't part of the deal? I'm not sure if I believe that personally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,242 Posted June 24, 2022 Harringay "Caneries", "Tigers" and finally "Racers". Their Junior team rode under the name of "Whelps". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BL65 655 Posted June 24, 2022 22 minutes ago, chunky said: Long Eaton may have the record as Rangers, Archers, Invaders, and "Nottingham" Outlaws... Any ideas? Bradford (including the early period when known as Odsal) had 6 names -Â Boomerangs, Tudors, Panthers, Barons, Northern and Dukes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted June 24, 2022 Sunderland 'Saints' 1964. Sunderland 'Stars' 1971 to 1973. Sunderland 'Gladiators' 1974. Not bad for a Team that was on Track for only 4.5 years in total. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,081 Posted June 24, 2022 8 minutes ago, BL65 said: Bradford (including the early period when known as Odsal) had 6 names -Â Boomerangs, Tudors, Panthers, Barons, Northern and Dukes. Ah, yes! Well spotted! Panthers was the only one I'm not familiar with... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,081 Posted June 24, 2022 Just now, The White Knight said: Sunderland 'Saints' 1964. Sunderland 'Stars' 1971 to 1973. Sunderland 'Gladiators' 1974. Not bad for a Team that was on Track for only 4.5 years in total. Yeah, I forgot 'Stars'... Still, you can't beat Doncaster. Two years, two names, two designs/colours, and not one rider appearing in both years! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soupy 556 Posted June 24, 2022 Barrow Happy faces,Barrow Bombers,Barrow Furness Flyers and finally Barrow Blackhawks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BL65 655 Posted June 24, 2022 15 minutes ago, chunky said: Ah, yes! Well spotted! Panthers was the only one I'm not familiar with... Panthers from 1959 to 1962. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sotonian 609 Posted June 24, 2022 (edited) Plymouth have had 6 - Tigers, Panthers, Devils, Drakes, Bulldogs & Gladiators. Weymouth had 5 - Scorchers, Royals, Eagles, Wizards & Wildcats. Edited June 24, 2022 by Sotonian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,098 Posted June 24, 2022 New Cross: Lambs, Tamers, Rangers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Goddard 355 Posted June 28, 2022 On 6/24/2022 at 8:26 PM, soupy said: Barrow Happy faces,Barrow Bombers,Barrow Furness Flyers and finally Barrow Blackhawks. I think that's a different name for every year they operated. And in all those years, they barely won a match! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,618 Posted July 1, 2022 I think Oxford Conference/NDL team comes in at six too: Kids Acadamy Cubs Lions Cheetahs & Chargers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Technik 476 Posted July 2, 2022 Reading have had 4 I believe Racers - Rivits - Ravens & the last will remain unsaid B******s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,242 Posted July 2, 2022 13 minutes ago, Technik said: Reading have had 4 I believe Racers - Rivits - Ravens & the last will remain unsaid B******s Yes it obvious that the Promotion that bought into Reading came in all bombastic on the back of promoting "Sky TV" (can't even remember his name) and soon left with his tail well and truly between his legs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
