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

#6 Peterborough United – The Posh

PETERBOROUGH, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: A general view of Abex Stadium prior to the Sky Bet League One match between Peterborough United and Northampton Town at ABAX Stadium on October 18, 2016 in Peterborough, England. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images) — The club’s nickname came into existence back in 1921

The club’s nickname came into existence back in 1921 after Pat Tirrell, the manager of Fletton United, allegedly said that he was "Looking for posh players for a posh new team". Fletton United added Peterborough to their name and the new club came to be known as Peterborough and Fletton United.

However, things did not work out and the club went bankrupt in 1932. Initially used as a derogatory term by the press since the club was unsuccessful, Peterborough fans now take pride in their history.

The Posh are currently playing in the EFL League One, which is the 3^rd tier of English football. Despite several financial problems, the club continues to exist and we hope to see them in the Premier League in the near future.

Edited by Staff Editor