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

#8 Bradford City – Bantams

BRADFORD, ENGLAND - MARCH 07: Billy Bantam the Bradford City mascot greets the fans prior to kickoff during the FA Cup Quarter Final match between Bradford City and Reading at the Coral Windows Stadium, Valley Parade on March 7, 2015 in Bradford, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) — The club’s mascot Billy Bantam is modelled on a Bantam(chicken)

The nickname comes from Bradford City’s official mascot Billy Bantam. The crest of the club has a rooster perched on the top of a shield which led to the nickname. A Bantam is a variety of chicken which is quite small in size. The club has also been called Wasps in the past due to the golden and maroon colours of the kit.

Not much has happened for the club since they stunned Arsenal and beat them on penalties in the EFL Cup a few seasons ago. They have been playing in the EFL League One for the past three years and will definitely want to get promoted as soon as possible.

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