10 weird club nicknames you might not know

Modified Feb 15, 2017 18:38 GMT

MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 12: Fernando Torres of Club Atletico de Madrid celebrates after scoring his team's 1st goal during the La Liga match between Club Atletico de Madrid and RC Celta de Vigo at Vicente Calderon Stadium on February 12, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images) — There is a rich history behind the red and white colours of Atletico

#5 Middlesbrough – Smoggies

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 08: A view over the industrial area of Teeside and Middlesbrough from Eston Nab in North Yorkshire on February 8, 2017 in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom. The borough of Middlesbrough voted to leave the European Union by 65.5%. Much of the North East of the United Kingdon voted to leave the European Union including Sunderland, Gateshead, Darlington, Durham, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Stockton, Redcar and Cleveland, North Tyneside and South Tyneside, and Northumberland. Newcastle was the only borough to vote to remain, though by a narrow margin, which was likely due to its large student population and dependency on EU funding. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) — Middlesbrough’s industries have contributed to the city’s smog

The name was first used by opposition fans to point out the pollution that used to loom over the city. The name Smoggies originates from the word smog which basically means smoke and fog.

However, Boro fans took it with a pinch of salt and began feeling pride in the unique nickname. The away fans often carry a banner which says ‘Smoggies on tour’.

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