Readers respond to Matthew Engel and Richard Whitehead’s article on the nicknames of sporting teamsYour fascinating piece (Buddies and Honest Men: Scotland claim prize in nicknames World Cup, 23 December) stated that, for reasons unknown, Dunfermline FC are known...
Readers respond to Matthew Engel and Richard Whitehead’s article on the nicknames of sporting teams
Your fascinating piece (Buddies and Honest Men: Scotland claim prize in nicknames World Cup, 23 December) stated that, for reasons unknown, Dunfermline FC are known as the Pars. I understand, from a friend who hails from Fife, that the nickname dates from the early days of the club, when the players were renowned for their post-match performances in the club bar, rather than on the field of play, and became known as the Paralytics.
Mike Pender
Cardiff
• How could Matthew Engel and Richard Whitehead omit one of the best-known Scottish football club nicknames, belonging to a club with the dignified motto of “ludere causa ludendi” and a history almost as long as the Guardian’s?
Jim McNicol
Edinburgh