Forest don't actually play in Nottingham, they play in West Bridgford. Therefore, they should only be referred to as Notts Forest, nothing else would be as accurate.
Quote from: dcdavecollett on March 24, 2019, 07:48:38 PMForest don't actually play in Nottingham, they play in West Bridgford. Therefore, they should only be referred to as Notts Forest, nothing else would be as accurate.Which leads on to one of my favourite quiz questions. In 1997 what became unique about Notts/Nottingham Forest?
Quote from: dave.woodhall on March 24, 2019, 09:51:06 PMQuote from: dcdavecollett on March 24, 2019, 07:48:38 PMForest don't actually play in Nottingham, they play in West Bridgford. Therefore, they should only be referred to as Notts Forest, nothing else would be as accurate.Which leads on to one of my favourite quiz questions. In 1997 what became unique about Notts/Nottingham Forest?Was it the first time a two time European Cup winning side got relegated?
Did the boundaries of the city change so they become the only team to play in a location outside of their name?
Quote from: Dave P on March 25, 2019, 01:49:09 PMDid the boundaries of the city change so they become the only team to play in a location outside of their name?There have been loads of those over the yers, surely?Manchester United and Grimsby Town being two of a few that spring immediately to mind.
After the 1997 general election they were the only club with a Tory MP.
Can't believe I'm checking these, but also - Macclesfield. I only know that one because a lad who used to work me was the son of the MP.
Ah, league clubs only? Still though, Bournemouth?