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Mackem, Makem or Mak'em is a nickname for residents of and people from Sunderland, a city in North East England.It is also a name for the local dialect and accent (not to be confused with Geordie); and for a fan, of whatever origin, of Sunderland A.F.C.
Fans line the streets as the Sunderland team return home after winning the 1973 FA Cup Final. Sunderland A.F.C. supporters are the followers of Sunderland A.F.C. an English professional football club based in the city of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. Sunderland A.F.C. were formed in 1879 and joined The Football League for the 1890–91 season. [1]
Cockermouthers -an offensive nickname replaces "er" with "in" Colchester Colchies, Romans, Camuloonies, Steamies, Castlers, Cross 'n' Crowners (after Colchester's coat of arms). Colerne Hoof-polishers [32] Colne Colons (pejorative if an allusion to the large intestine is intended) Congleton Beartowners, [33] Congos Copthorne Yellow-bellies [9 ...
Many fandoms in popular culture have their own names that distinguish them from other fan communities. These names are popular with singers, music groups, films, authors, television shows, books, games, sports teams, and actors. Some of the terms are coined by fans while others are created by celebrities themselves.
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It was the first time Sunderland adopted an official nickname, and they went for one in use. Maxim.il89 23:58, 17 December 2020 (UTC) An animal being associated with a club is not evidence of a nickname. The "old nickname", was the ones used by the fans and press.
Also extended to fans of the state's National Football League team, the Green Bay Packers. This term is widely used disparagingly by people from Illinois, a bordering state and frequent sports rival, although many Wisconsin sports fans embrace this name by donning large triangular blocks of ersatz cheese on their heads during sporting events. [11]
Alf Common, the first player to be transferred for £1,000, when he was bought by Middlesbrough from Sunderland in 1905 Sunderland Association Football Club was founded in 1879, and turned professional in 1886. This list contains all players that have played 100 or more first-class matches for the club. However, some players who have played fewer matches are also included. This includes ...