Often asked: Why Are Pompey Called Skates?

Why are Navy called skates?

Skate, slang for sailor, supposedly has its roots in the fevered imaginings of how naval types might take the concept of “fisherman’s friend” to the nth degree as they whiled away the lonely months at sea. Slightly less far-fetched is the derivation of the term Scummers.

What do Saints fans call Pompey fans?

Why are Portsmouth Fans Called ‘Skates’? Since the 1987-88 season, Portsmouth fans have been known as ‘Skates’ by their South Coast counterparts, after the insult was unofficially chosen from a list compiled by Saints fanzine The Ugly Inside in 1988.

What is Pompey short for?

Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus (Latin: [ˈŋnae̯.ʊs pɔmˈpɛjjʊs ˈmaŋnʊs]; 29 September 106 BC – 28 September 48 BC), known in English as Pompey the Great (/ˈpɒmpiː/), was a leading Roman general and statesman. He played a significant role in the transformation of Rome; from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire.

Why do Southampton and Portsmouth hate each other?

“The rivalry predates football,” says Farmery. “Southampton was a commercial port, whereas Portsmouth was military. Portsmouth fans call Southampton fans “scum” or “scummers” supposedly because the Southampton Company of Union Men crossed the picked line in the 1950s while dock workers from Portsmouth were on strike.

Will I be Pompey will I be saints?

When I was just a little boy, I asked my mother what should I be, Should I be Pompey, Should I be Saints, Here’s what she said to me, Wash your mouth out son, And go get your father’s gun, And shoot the Pompey scum, And support the saints, We hate Pompey!

Has Harry Redknapp managed England?

Henry James Redknapp (born 2 March 1947) is an English former football manager and player. He has previously managed AFC Bournemouth, West Ham United, Portsmouth, Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, Queens Park Rangers and Birmingham City.

Where is better to live Southampton or Portsmouth?

Portsmouth manages to have better big outside music events, but Southampton has more smaller ones. After living in Southampton for over 20 years I like the way I can get to the beaches of Dorset, the New Forest, the West Country, London, Winchester, and still use Southampton’s shops and amenities.

Is Southampton v Bournemouth a derby?

This rivalry is so embryonic, in fact, that the “New Forest derby” tag is yet to catch on. Southampton and Bournemouth sit 30 miles apart on England’s South Coast. Over the years the City of Southampton and the Town of Bournemouth have shared business, transport, media and many other amenities peacefully.

What is the nickname for Portsmouth?

Portsmouth are also known as Pompey, the local nickname for both the city of Portsmouth and HMNB Portsmouth.

Why did Caesar and Pompey become enemies?

Caesar vs Pompey: How they Became Rivals and Enemies The struggle for political hegemony in the Roman Empire between Caesar and Pompey began when the Roman Senate, under the influence of Pompey, refused to accept Caesar’s offers of compromise. Caesar also learned that the townspeople were on his, Caesar’s, side.

Is Pompeii named after Pompey?

The name Pompeii were first mentioned in the historical sources in 310 BC during the Second Samnite War (327/6-304 BC) when the Roman Fleet made an unsuccessful attack on nearby Nuceria. This Roman colony was named after Sulla’s middle name Cornelius (gens or family) and after the Roman goddess Venus.

Who is West Ham’s biggest rival?

The rivalry between Millwall and West Ham United is one of the longest-standing and most bitter in English football. The two teams, then known as Millwall Athletic and Thames Ironworks, both originated in the East End of London, and were located less than three miles apart.

Who is more successful Portsmouth or Southampton?

Portsmouth have won the most titles of the pair, being champions of England twice (1948–49 and 1949–50) and twice FA Cup winners (1939 and 2008), whilst Southampton have won a single FA Cup (1976).

What is the biggest football rivalry in England?

Here are the 25 biggest football rivalries in Britain.

• Dundee FC vs Dundee United FC.
• Chelsea vs Leeds.
• Hearts vs Hibernian (The Edinburgh derby)
• Chester vs Wrexham (Cross-border Derby)
• Leeds vs Man United (Roses rivalry)
• Derby County vs Nottingham Forest (East Midlands derby)
• Oxford United vs Swindon Town.