Fascinating Origin Histories

How football clubs got their names, colours, and lasting traditions.

How football clubs got their names, colours, and lasting traditions.

SPOTLIGHT: FOOTBALL'S GREATEST ORIGINS

Why Is Tottenham Called Hotspur? The Story Behind the Name “CHARGE!” roared Sir Henry Percy, sword raised high. “ARRRGHHH!” came […]

The Story Behind Newcastle United’s Nicknames: Toon Army and the Magpies It’s a lively Saturday afternoon in late March 2025 […]

Why Leicester City Are Called The Foxes Nessun Dorma! Nessun Dorma! Andrea Bocelli’s powerful voice rang through the King Power […]

What Links a Warrior to a Football Club? “Ajax! Ajax! Ajax!” The crowd roars, their hands raised high, some waving […]

The Footballer on Bournemouth’s Badge It’s the early 1970s in Bournemouth. The sun’s out, the pitch is quiet, and a […]

Why Arsenal Football Club’s Badge Has a Cannon “Slowly, slowly… easy now.”A man in a yellow hard hat stands watching, […]

Why Are Watford Called The Hornets? “Harry the Hornet, who I presume is the mascot, should dive in that way… […]

Why Crystal Palace Are Called The Eagles “WHAT?!!” the chairman exploded.“What did you just say?” Malcolm Allison, calm as ever, […]

The club with a Fishy Nickname “Addick! Addick! Addick and Chips!” Arthur shouted above the bustle. “Cheer yourself up with […]