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2006-08-18 05:20:54 · 10 answers · asked by y_answrs_brainbus 3 in Sports ➔ Auto Racing
Yep. I thought everyone was calling Man United "Bucaneers" anyway.
2006-08-18 05:27:14 · answer #1 · answered by Rich N 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
don't think that Premiership teams should have more 'colourful' names.
The teams have been around for decades, over a hundred years in many cases. The names are not just labels that we put on a team, they are part of the team's identity, and history. Likewise, the stadia often have names which are historically significant in the area.
The idea of changing the names of teams was put forward as a joke in Budweiser advertisments, saying that maybe they should let 'us' do the football and that they'll do the beer. This just goes to show that the idea isn't one which would go down well.
The fans that fill thousands of seats at games every weekend have often been following their respective teams for many years, often the team might be a family tradition. Changing the names of teams to the 'Charlton Tigers' or 'Team Wigan' would probably lead to supporters becoming a bit disenchanted by their clubs and could amage the game.
I think more focus should be put on kicking racism, diving and hooliganism out of the game, and not on changing traditions.
Andrew, 15, Dublin.
2006-08-20 19:19:28 · answer #2 · answered by StephenD 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
erm...they already do! Lets see:
Manchester United: "Red Devils"
Arsenal "Gunners"
Shall I continue?
The Wanderers, Hotspur, The Arabs (Scottish League - Dundee United), Magpies, Eagles, The Gasmen...and i am sure there are plenty of others!
2006-08-20 07:51:15 · answer #3 · answered by Conrad 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The more colorful the name the better the recognition factor for them. So I have to yes they should. It's all about the commercial value these days.
2006-08-18 13:14:30 · answer #4 · answered by ezachowski 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO NO NO NO No No no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!; Americans do that because they have no history or culture. Us English do not need such made up, skin deep names because we have an actual culture and history that we can draw upon, if we are ever in need of a name.
2006-08-20 15:26:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be done. They do it already with women's football teams, so why not with the Premiership?
2006-08-20 11:14:12 · answer #6 · answered by betterwatchit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wouldn't that lower them to the level of the NFL?
2006-08-18 13:00:17 · answer #7 · answered by lbuajlw 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You think I'm going to answer an official question?
2006-08-18 12:30:37 · answer #8 · answered by zoomjet 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
nah
2006-08-20 10:30:15 · answer #9 · answered by YR 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh please, leave that to Rugby League and Twenty 20 Cricket.
2006-08-20 18:34:18 · answer #10 · answered by Gavin T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋