England football teams list. History of football and English football clubs. List of football clubs in London

Since the championship and the FA Cup are played according to the "autumn-spring" calendar, the reference data indicates the end year of the end of the competition.

Arsenal (London)

It was created under the name "Royal Arsenal" ("Royal Arsenal") in 1886, then it was called "Woolwich Arsenal" (1891-1914), then it received its present name. Form: red T-shirts with white sleeves, white shorts. The club owns the Highbury Stadium (60,000 seats). From 1893 to 1904 - a member of the 2nd division, from 1905 to 1913 - in the 1st division, from 1914 to 1919 again in the 2nd division, and from 1920 to the present in the 1st division. Champion of England 1931, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1938, 1948, 1953, 1971; second prize winner - 1926, 1932, 1973. FA Cup winner 1930, 1936, 1950, 1971, 1979; finalist - 1927, 1932, 1952, 1972, 1978, 1980. Three times League Cup finalist - 1968,1969,1988, winner of the 1970 Fairs Cup, 1980 Cup Winners' Cup finalist. Member of European tournaments: Champions Cup 1972. Cup Winners' Cup 1980, Fairs Cup 1964, 1970, UEFA Cup 1971, 1979, 1982, 1983. The best years of the club were 1930-1938, when, under the guidance of coach X. Chapman, he was considered the strongest club in the world and introduced the "double v-em" system into practice, having 9 players from this club in the England team, and 1970-1971, when he was the owner of the Fairs Cup and made a "double" (winning the championship and the Cup). A popular name is "gunners", deriving from the name of the arsenal of weapons under which it was founded. Many famous football players played for the club: Hapgood, Drake, Jack, Bastin, Compton, Eastham, Kelsey, Armstrong, Jennings, Anderson. The best scorer of the season T. Drake, who scored 42 goals (1935), in terms of total goals K. Bestin - 150 (1930-1947), in terms of the number of performances D. Armstrong - 500 (1960-1977).

Aston Villa (Birmingham)

Founded in 1874! The coat of arms is a blue circle with a silver lion applied, the name of the club is engraved in gold letters on a red field. Uniform: red T-shirts with blue sleeves, white shorts. He is one of the organizers of the league in 1888. The Villa Park stadium has a capacity of 48,000 spectators. sports path club: until 1935 - 1st division, from 1936 to 1938 - 2nd division, from 1939 to 1959 - 1st division, 1960 - 2nd division, from 1961 to 1967 - 1st division, from 1968 to 1970 - the 2nd division, in 1971-1972 - the Ъ-ts division, from 1973 to 1975 - the 2nd division, from i 976 to 1987 - the 1st division, 1988 - the 2nd division, since 1989 - the 1st division. Champion of England 1894, 1896, 1897, 1899, 1900, 1910, 1981; second prize winner in 1889, 1903, 1908, 1911, 1913, 1914, 1931, 1933, 1990. FA Cup winner 1887,1895, 1897,1905,1913,1920,1957 (a record number of victories with Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur); finalist - 1892, 1924. Made a "double" in 1897. League Cup winner - 1901, 1975, 1977. Member of European tournaments: Champions Cup - 1982 (owner of the prize), 1983; UEFA Cup - 1976, 1978, 1984, 1991. Finalist of the 1983 Intercontinental Cup. 1983 European Super Cup winner. Famous football players played in the ranks of the club: Walter, Hugton, Spencer, Blanchflower, McParland and others. Eminent managers of the club are D. Martin, D. Mercer, D. Taylor, T. Cummings, T. Doherty, R. Sauders. The holder of a unique record for the number of goals in one year: 128 goals in the 1931 season. The best scorer of the season is P. Waring, who scored 49 goals (1931), in terms of total goals - 213 owners are two: G. Hampton (1904-1920) and B. Walker (1919-1934), in terms of the number of performances - Ch. Aitken - 560 (1961-1976). Remains one of the most popular and visited teams in England, is considered a cup specialist.

West Ham United (London)

Founded in 1900. Towers with crossed hammers are depicted in the red and gold coat of arms, below on a blue belt is the name of the club. Uniform: red T-shirts with blue sleeves, white shorts. Upton Park's stadium has a capacity of 56,000 spectators. The sports path of the club: from 1919 to 1922 - the 2nd division, from 1923 to 1932 - the 1st division, from 1933 to 1958 - the 2nd division, from 1959 to 1978 - the 1st division, from 1979 to 1981 - the 2nd division, from 1982 to 1986 - the 1st division, since 1987 - the 2nd division. In the English Championship, the best place is sixth (three times). FA Cup winner 1964, 1975, 1980; finalist - 1923. League Cup finalist 1966, 1981. Member of the European Cup Winners' Cup 1965 (winner), 1966.1976 (finalist), 1981. Eminent football players played for the club: Moore, Peter, Hurst, Robson. Worked with the club famous managers C. Painter, T. Fenton, R. Greenwood. The best scorer of the season is W. Watson, who scored 41 goals (1930); in terms of total goals - W. Watson - 306 (1920-1935), in terms of the number of performances - B. Bonde - 624 (1967-1985).

Wolverhampton Wanderers (Wolverhampton)

Founded in 1877. The coat of arms is a square with a black border depicting a muzzle of a wolf. Uniform: T-shirts and shorts - yellow (previously black shorts). He is one of the organizers of the league in 1888. The stadium of the Moline Ground club can accommodate 62,000 spectators. The sports path of the club: until 1905 - the 1st division, from 1906 to 1923 - the 2nd division, in 1924 - the 3rd division, from 1925 to 1932 - the 2nd division, from 1933 to 1965 - 1st division, in 1966-1967 - 2nd division, from 1968 to 1976 - 1st division, in 1977 - 2nd division, from 1978 to 1982 - 1st division, in 1983 2 -th division, in 1984 - the 1st division, in 1985 - the 2nd division, in 1986-1987 - the 3rd division, since 1988 - the 2nd division. Champion of England 1954, 1958, 1959; second prize winner in 1938, 1939, 1950, 1955, 1960. FA Cup winner 1893, 1908, 1949, 1960; finalist in 1889, 1896, 1921, 1939. League Cup winner - 1974, 1980. Member of European tournaments: Champions Cup - 1959, 1960; semi-finalist of the 1961 Cup Winners' Cup; participant of the UEFA Cup in 1972 (finalist of the draw), 1974, 1975, 1981. The club's all-time best players are Wright, Flowers, Slater, Williams. The club's managers enjoyed well-deserved fame - S. Cullis, R. Allen, I. Grive, G. Hawkins. Top scorer of the season D. Westcott, who scored 37 goals (1947); by the sum of goals - B. Hartill 1928-1935); by the number of performances - D. Parkin - 501 (1967-1982). In the best seasons, the "wolves" showed powerful, attacking football.

Ipswich Town (Ipswich)

Founded in 1887. The emblem of the club is a horse with a stopped ball. Uniform: blue t-shirts with red trim, white shorts. The sports path of the team: until 1954 -
3rd division, in 1955 - 2nd division, from 1956 but 1957 - 3rd division, from 1958 to 1961 - 2nd division, from 1962 to 1964 - 1st division, from 1965 to 1968 2nd division, from 1969 to 1986 - 1st division, since 1987 - 2nd division. Champion of England 1962; second prize winner in 1981, 1982. 1978 FA Cup Winner. Member of European tournaments: Champions Cup - 1963; Cup Winners' Cup - 1979; UEFA Cup - 1974, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1980, 1981 (prize winner), 1982, 1983. The club's strongest players are Phillips, Hunter, Mills. The best managers are A. Ramsey, B. Robson, B. Ferguson. The best scorer of the season is T. Phillips, who scored 41 goals for the clubs of the 3rd division (1957); by the sum of goals - R. Crawford - 203 (1958-1969); by the number of speeches - M. Mills - 591 (1966-1982). IN best years was a thunderstorm of leaders and completely unstoppable in the attack.

Liverpool (Liverpool)

Founded in 1892. The emblem of the club - a golden pelican with an olive branch is depicted on a white shield with a red border, below - the name of the club is engraved on a red background. Form: t-shirts and shorts are red. The sports path of the club: until 1894 - the 2nd division; in 1895 - the 1st division, in 1896 - the 2nd division, from 1897 to 1904 - the 1st division, 1905 - the 2nd division, from 1906 to 1954 - the 1st division, from 1955 until 1962 - the 2nd division, since 1963 - the 1st division. Champion of England 1901,1906,1922,1923,1947,1964,1966,1973,1976,1977,1979,1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1990 (English record holder); second prize winner in 1899, 1910, 1969, 1974, 1978, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1991. Since 1982, it has consistently ranked 1-2 in the 1st division. FA Cup Winner 1965, 1974; finalist in 1914, 1950, 1971, 1977. League Cup winner from 1981 to 1984 inclusive, finalist in 1978-1987. Member of European tournaments: in the Champions Cup - 1965, 1967, 1974, 1977 (winner), 1978 (winner), 1979, 1980, 1981 (winner), 1982, 1983, 1984 (winner), 1985 (finalist) ; Cup Winners' Cup - 1966 (finalist), 1972, 1975; Fairs Cup - 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971; UEFA Cup - 1973 (winner), 1976 (winner). Winner of the European Super Cup - 1977, finalist - 1978. Finalist of the 1981 Intercontinental Cup. The most famous football players of the club: Hunt, Norman, Hughes, Barnes, Rush, Beardsley. Great contribution to the victory of the club of outstanding managers, such as F. Taylor, B / Shankly, B. Paisley, D. Fagan, K. Dalglish. The best scorer of the season is R. Hunt, who scored 41 goals (1962); by the sum of goals - R. Hunt - 245 (1959-1969); by the number of appearances - I. Callahan - 640 matches (1960-1978). The club demonstrates a modern, rational and highly organized game that delights the audience with brilliant attacking combinations.

Leeds United (Leeds)

Founded in 1904 as Leeds City, current name since 1919. The emblem of the club is a blue circle with an inscription in silver letters of the team's name around a soccer ball. Uniform: T-shirts and shorts are white. Performs at the stadium "Elland Rod" (58,000 seats). The sports path of the club: until 1923 - the 2nd division, from 1924 to 1927 - the 1st division, in 1928 - the 2nd division, from 1929 to 1931 - the 1st division, in 1932 - the 2nd division 1st Division, from 1933 to 1947 - 1st Division, from 1948 to 1956 - 2nd Division, from 1957 to 1960 - 1st Division, from 1961 to 1964 - 2nd Division, 1965 to 1982 years - the 1st division, from 1983 to 1989 - the 2nd division, since 1990 - the 1st division. Champion of England 1969, 1974; second prize winner in 1965, 1966, 1970, 1971, 1972. 1972 FA Cup Winner; finalist in 1965, 1970, 1973. 1968 League Cup winner. Member of European tournaments: in the Champions Cup - 1970, 1975 (finalist); Cup Winners' Cup - 1973 (finalist); Fairs Cup - 1966, 1967 (finalist), 1968 (winner), 1969.1971 (winner); UEFA Cup - 1972,1974,1980. The strongest players of the club: Charles, Spreik, D. Charlton, Haiter, Bremner, Lorimer. Well-known managers worked with the club: W. Edwards, R. Carter, D. Taylor, D. Revie, D. Armfield, D. Stein. The club's top scorer for the season is D. Charles, who scored 42 goals (1954); by the amount of balls - P. Lorimer - 164 (1965-1985); by the number of speeches - D. Charlton - 629 (1953-1973). The team has an energetic offensive style of play.

Manchester City (Manchester)

Founded in 1887 with the name "Ardwick". It has been performing under its current name since 1894. The emblem of the club is a blue circle with a yellow border, with the name of the team, inside of which there is a shield with the image of a frigate. Form: light blue t-shirts, white shorts. Plays at the Maine Road stadium, designed for 64,000 seats. The sports path of the club: 1894-1899, 1903, 1910, 1927-1928, 1939-1947, 1951, 1964-1966, 1984-1985 - 2nd division, other seasons since 1900 - 1st division. Champion of England 1937, 1968; second prize winner in 1904, 1921, 1977. FA Cup winner 1904, 1934, 1956, 1969; finalist in 1926, 1933, 1955, 1981. League Cup winner 1970, 1976; finalist in 1974. Member of European tournaments: Champions Cup - 1969; Cup Winners' Cup - 1970 (winner), 1971; UEFA Cup - 1973, 1977, 1978, 1979. The best club players: Meredith, Swift, Busby, Sammarby, Bell, Lee. A worthy contribution to the success of the club was made by the managers: D. Mercer, M. Allison, R. Saunders, T. Book, B. McNeil. Top scorer of the season - T. Johnson - 38 goals (1929); by the amount of balls - T. Johnson - 158 (1919-1930); by the number of appearances - A. Oaks - 565 matches (1959-1976). The club is a representative of the local football school, which characterizes the advanced method of physical training, modern strategy and tactics of the game.

Manchester United (Manchester)

Founded in 1878 under the name "Newton Heath", since 1902 - the current name. Emblem - in the oval on the balls there are red ribbons with a yellow font of the club's name, in the center of the badge there is an engraved frigate and "red devils" - the symbols of the team. Uniform: red T-shirts, white shorts. Performs at the stadium "Old Trafford", designed for 64,000 seats. The sports path of the club: until 1906 - the 2nd division, from 1907 to 1922 - the 1st division, from 1923 to 1925 - the 2nd division, from 1926 to 1931 - the 1st division, from 1932 to 1936 years - 2nd division, 1937 - 1st division, 1938 - 2nd division, from 1939 to "1974 - 1st division, 1975 - 2nd division, since 1976 - 1st Division Champion of England 1908, 1911, 1952, 1956, 1957, 1965, 1967, runner-up 1947, 1948, 1949, 1951, 1959, 1964, 1968, 1980, 1988. FA Cup Winner 1909, 1948, 1973 , 1983, 1985, 1990; finalist in 1957, 1958, 1976, 1979. Member of European tournaments: Champions Cup - 1957, 1958, 1966, 1968 (winner), 1969 (in all draws - semi-finalists); Cup Winners' Cup - 1964, 1978, 1984, 1991 (winner) Fairs Cup - 1965 UEFA Cup - 1977,1981,1983,1985 In 1958, several club players died in a plane crash near Munich (Edward, T. Taylor and others). Famous club players, world football stars: Be st, B. Charlton, Lowe, Stiles. The team was trained in the best years by well-known managers: M. Busby, F. O "Farrell, T. Doherty, R. Atkinson. The best scorer of the season is D. Viollet, who scored 32 goals (1960); in terms of total goals - B. Charlton - 198 (1956-1973), in terms of the number of appearances - B. Charlton - 606 matches (1956-1973).The excellent game of Manchester dictates fashion in English football, confirms the highest class of modern performers.

Nottingham Forest (Nottingham)

Founded in 1865 as "Forest Racecourse" ("Forest Hippodrome"). It has been performing under its present name since 1899. The emblem is made in the form of a separate tree, framed by a red edging with the inscription "Forest" ("Forest"). Nickname of the club "Reds" ("Reds"). Uniform: red t-shirts, white shorts. Performs at the City Ground Stadium (50,000 seats). The sports path of the club: from 1892 to 1905 - the 1st division, in 1906 - the 2nd division, from 1907 to 1910 - the 1st division, from 1911 to 1922 - the 2nd division, from 1923 to 1925 years - 1st division, from 1926 to 1949 - 2nd division, from 1950 to 1951 - 1st division, from 1952 to 1957 - 2nd division, from 1958 to 1972 - 1st division division, from 1973 to 1977 - the 2nd division, since 1978 - the 1st division. Champion of England 1978; second prize winner in 1967.1979. Winner of the FA Cup 1398.1959. League Cup winner 1978,1979,1989,1990; finalist in 1980. Member of European tournaments: in the Champions Cup - 1979 (winner), 1980 (winner), 1981. Winner of the Super Cup - 1980, finalist - 1981, in the UEFA Cup - 1984, 1985. Finalist of the 1981 Intercontinental Cup. The club has a powerful attacking potential, is versatile in actions and is able to switch to total defense. The strongest players of the club: Shilton, Andersoy, Bower, Mills, Robertson. A significant contribution to the victories of the club was made by managers: B. Walker, E. Betty, D. Carey, A. Brown, B. Kloof. The best scorer of the season is V. Erdron, who scored 36 goals (1951); by the sum of goals - G. Morris - 199 (1898-1913); by the number of speeches - B. McKinley - 614 (1951-1970 - Yuda).

Newcastle United (Newcastle)

Founded in 1882 as "Newcastle East End" ("Eastern outskirts of Newcastle"), since 1892 - the present name. Emblem - a tower is engraved in a black circle, in the foreground of which a magpie is depicted. The nickname of the club's players is "magpies". Form: black or white t-shirts, white shorts. Rents the St. James Park stadium, designed for 600 seats. The club's sports path: from 1893 to 1897 - the 2nd division, from 1898 to 1934 - the 1st division, from 1935 to 1948 - the 2nd division , from 1949 to 1961 the 1st Division, from 1962 to 1965 - the 2nd division, from 1966 to 1978 - the 1st division, from 1979 to 1984 - the 2nd division, from 1985 - 1 - th division. Champion of England 1905, 1907, 1909, 1927. FA Cup winner 1910, 1924, 1932,1951, 1952,1955; 1905,1908, 1911,1974 finalist, 1976 League Cup finalist. 1969 Fairs Cup Winner. Participated in the Fairs Cup 1969, 1970, 1971; UEFA Cup 1978. A tough nut to crack for many football teams, defensive stalwarts, versatile midfield players and active forwards. Notable club footballers: Davis, Gallagher, Keegan, Lowe, Moncourt, Shepherd, Waddle. The following managers worked in the team: D. Martin, D. Livingston, N. Smith, G. Lee, A. Cox, D. Charlton. Top scorer of the season - X. Gallagher, who scored 36 goals (1927); by the sum of goals - D. Milbarn - 178 (1946-1957); by the number of appearances - D. Lawrence - 432 matches (1904-1922).

Tottenham Hotspur (London)

Founded in 1882 under the name "Tottenham Mapuic", since 1899 - the present name. The emblem of the club is a pair of lions holding a ball on which stands a rooster. The nickname of the club is "Spurs" ("Spurs"). Uniform: T-shirts are white, shorts are blue. The club's stadium is White Hart Lane (one of the club's former names), with a capacity of 62,000 spectators. The sports path of the club: until 1908 - the 2nd division, from 1909 to 1915 - the 1st division, 1920 - the 2nd division, from 1921 to 1928 - the 1st division, from 1929 to 1933 - 2 -th division, 1934-1935 - 1st division, from 1936 to 1950 - 2nd division, from 1951 to 1977 - 1st division, 1978 - 2nd division, from 1979 - 1- th division. Champion of England 1851.1961; second prize-winner 1922,1952,1957, 1963. Winner of the FA Cup 1901, 1921, 1961, 1962, 1967, 1981, 1982, 1991 (a record number of wins); finalist 1961,1987. League Cup winner 1971,1973, 1982 finalist. Member of European tournaments: in the Champions Cup - 1962, in the Cup Winners' Cup - 1963 (winner), 1964, 1968.1982 (finalist), 1983; UEFA Cup - 1972 (winner), 1974 (finalist), 1984 (winner), 1985 to. Footballers of the club are supporters of fighting, offensive football; poryu) show a hot, unbridled character. The colors of the club were defended by famous masters: Blaichflower, Jones, Ramsey, Grive, Jennings, Ingland, Peter, Chivers, Archibald, Lineker, Gascony. The club owes its success to managers: D. Anderson, B. Richolson, T. Neill, K. Barkeitow, P. Shrives. The best scorer of the season is D. Grive, who scored 37 goals (1963); by the sum of the goals of D. Grive - 220 (1961-1970); by the number of speeches - S. Perryman - 632 (1969-1985).

Chelsea (London)

Founded in 1905. It is named after the area of ​​London where the Stamford Bridge stadium is located, designed for 70,000 seats. The emblem of the club is a blue lion holding a scepter in a celestial circle on a white background. The nickname of the club's players is "blue". Form: T-shirts and panties of sky color. Sports slightly club: originally - the 2nd division, from 1907 to 1910 - the !-th division, from 1911 to 1912 - the 2nd division, from 1913 to 1924 - the 1st division, from 1925 to 1930 - 2nd division, from 1931 to 1962 - 1st division, 1963 - 2nd division, from 1964 to 1975 - 1st division, 1976-1977 - 2nd division, from 1978 to 1979 - 1st division, from 1980 to 1984 - 2nd division, from 1985 to 1988 - 1st division, 1989 - 2nd division, from 1990 - 1st division. Champion of England 1955. 1970 FA Cup Winner; finalist 1915, 1967. 1965 League Cup winner, 1972 finalist. Member of European tournaments: Fairs Cup - 1960, 1966, 1969. Cup Winners' Cup - 1971 (winner), 1972. Famous football masters played in the club: Jackson, Gallagher, Lawton, Woodley, Grive, Templing, Osgood, Venables, Bonetti. The team was trained by prominent managers: J. Drake, G. Docherty, D. Sexton, D. Bleichflower. D. Hurst, D. Neil. The best scorer of the season is D. Grive, who scored 41 goals (1961); by the sum of goals - B. Tambling - 164 (1958-1970); by the number of appearances - R. Harris - 655 matches (1962-1980). The team demonstrates a strong-willed, high-speed game with the power pressure inherent in the English style, with high balls into the penalty area.

Everton (Liverpool)

Founded in 1878 under the name "Stanley Park", since 1892 it has been performing with its present name, derived from the name of the city district. The emblem of the club is a white shield with a tower and two wreaths of winners. Form: heavenly t-shirts, white shorts. Matches are held at the stadium "Goodison Park" (one of the former names of the club), which can accommodate 66,000 spectators. The sports path of the club: one of the founders of the football league in 1888 until 1930 1st division, 1931 - 2nd division, from 1932 to 1951 - 1st division, from 1952 to 1954 - 2nd division division, since 1955 - the 1st division. Champion of England 1891, 1915, 1928, 1932, 1939, 1963, 1970, 1985, 1987; second prize-winner 1890,1895,1902,1905,1909,1912.1986. FA Cup winner 1906,1933, 1966, 1984; finalist 1893, 1897, 1907, 1968, 1985, 1986 League Cup Finalist 1977-1984. Member of European tournaments: Champions Cup - 1964, 1971. Cup Winners' Cup 1967,1985 (winner). Fairs Cup - 1963,1965,1966, UEFA Cup - 1976,1979, 1980. The club promotes excellent attacking football with an emphasis on the use of wingers. The game of the club was glorified by famous football players: Dean, Lawton, Ball, Lineker. Mercer, Wood, Wright, Young. The team was led by eminent managers: I. Buchan, I. Carey, G. Katterik, B. Bingham, G. Lee, X. Kendall. The top scorer of the season is W. Dick, who scored 60 goals (an all-British record) in 1928; by the amount of balls - W. Dick - 349 (1925-1937); by the number of appearances - T. Sagar - 465 matches (1929-1953).

England is considered the birthplace of football, so it is not surprising that only the best teams play in the English championship. Football clubs in England boast not only spectacular and professional football, but also a large number of titles.

Football England can be proud of a large number of world-famous teams, we invite you to learn more about the most titled of them.

masters-bet has prepared for you a ranking of English football clubs that can be proud of the number of titles won.

1 Manchester United (Stretford, Greater Manchester)

Founded: 1878

Manchester United is the most titled football club in England. And it all started with the fact that back in 1878, the railroad workers from Lancashire and Yorkshire decided to found their own football team.

The Red Devils have won 66 trophies, including 20 titles of the Champions of England, 12 FA Cups, 5 League Cups, 21 FA Super Cups. In addition, the team won the Champions League three times, won the Cup Winners' Cup once, and won the UEFA Cup once.

In the entire history of Manchester United, the club has had only five sponsors, which have always been indicated on the team's jerseys.

In 2012, the Red Devils signed a seven-year contract with new sponsor General Motors. In the new football season 2018/2019, Manchester United did not start very well, but the team still has time to rehabilitate.

2 Liverpool (Liverpool)

Year: 1892

The creator of the legendary Liverpool team from the city of the same name was the owner of the Anfield stadium - J. Houlding.

Throughout its history, the English football team can be proud of its achievements, because the Reds have won 59 cups, including: 18 titles of the Champions of England, 7 FA Cups, 8 League Cups, 15 FA Super Cups.

Also, Liverpool won the Champions League five times, has 3 UEFA Super Cups and 3 UEFA Cups.

It is worth noting that Liverpool FC is considered a global brand, in other words, the name of the team, as well as the intellectual property associated with it, is valued at 141 million pounds (data for 2010). Every year the brand develops and gains more and more momentum, and the team never ceases to please its fans.

3 Arsenal (London)

Year: 1886

The TOP of the best football clubs in England is hard to imagine without the London Arsenal team. The workers of the London factory decided in 1886 to create their own football club, which today occupies the third line in the ranking of "The Most Titled Clubs in England".

Arsenal have won 45 awards, including: 13 English league titles, 13 FA Cups, 2 League Cups, 15 FA Super Cups. The Champions League has not yet been conquered by the Gunners, but they are not going to give up so easily, because without this trophy the list of awards is incomplete.

Arsenal have won the Cup Winners' Cup and the Fairs Cup once each.

To date, most of the shares of the London club are owned by American entrepreneur Stan Kroenke. Well, the team continues to stay at a neutral level in the English Premier League.

4 Chelsea (London)

Year: 1905

Chelsea is another English football team based in London. Roman Abramovich's team has won 27 awards, including 6 league titles in England, 7 FA Cups, 5 League Cups, 4 FA Super Cups.

Once, in 2012, Chelsea won the Champions League, its list of awards adds 2 Cup Winners' Cups and 1 UEFA Cup.

All financial matters of the London club are decided by Chelsea FC President Roman Abramovich.

5 Everton (Liverpool)

Year: 1878

The clubs of the English Premier League have long been recognizable outside of England. The club from Merseyside - Everton was no exception.

The team has won 24 titles in its entire history, including 9 league titles in England, 5 FA Cups, 9 FA Super Cups.

If we talk about European competitions, then Everton has only 1 Cup Winners' Cup.

6 Tottenham Hotspur (London)

Year: 1882

The list of the best English football clubs would not be complete without another team from London - Tottenham Hotspur.

On account of the London team, as well as Everton - 24 awards. Tottenham Hotspur have won the FA Cup twice, won the FA Cup 8 times, won the League Cup 4 times and lifted the FA Super Cup 7 times.

On the European stage, Spurs have won the European Cup Winners' Cup once and the UEFA Cup twice.

Since 2012, the English club from London has been the private property of ENIC.

7 Aston Villa (Birmingham)

Year: 1874

English football is different in that it is played by teams that were created a very long time ago. One of these clubs, Aston Villa, is considered not only one of the oldest, but also one of the most titled.

The club from Birmingham has won 23 titles, including 7 league titles, 7 FA Cups, 5 League Cups and 1 FA Super Cup.

Aston Villa have won only one UEFA Super Cup so far in the European arena.

8 Manchester City (Manchester)

Year: 1880

The reigning champions of England, Manchester City, could not fail to get into our ranking of titled clubs in the Premier League.

Man City have 17 awards, yes, this is not as many as Manchester United, but on the other hand, the team has just begun to gain momentum. The Citizens have won the FA Cup 3 times, the FA Cup 5 times, the League Cup 4 times and the FA Super Cup 4 times.

Manchester City's experience in European competitions is not as great as that of their colleagues, but, nevertheless, the team managed to win the Cup Winners' Cup once.

9 Newcastle United (Newcastle upon Tyne)

Year: 1892

Football teams in England can boast of the number of trophies they have won, and Newcastle United is no exception.

The team won 13 trophies, including 4 titles of Champions of England, 6 FA Cups, 1 FA Super Cup.

European football tournaments have not yet been submitted to the team from Newcastle, but they have 1 Fairs Cup and 1 Intertoto Cup on their account.

10 Wolverhampton Wanderers (Wolverhampton)

Year: 1877

The list of "English football clubs" includes such a club as "Wolverhampton". It closes the top ten of our ranking of the most titled teams in the English Premier League.

On account of the team, like Newcastle, 13 won awards, including 3 league titles in England, 4 FA Cups, 2 League Cups and 4 FA Super Cups.

The English team has not yet been able to properly prove themselves in European Cup performances, but the team does not despair and continues to go in the right direction.

So how many football clubs in England can be attributed to the most titled? In general, the list could be continued, as there are still teams that not only became Premier League champions, but also won other awards. But we decided to cut it down to the TOP 10 teams that are always on the radar of football fans.

), and to this day, this sports game is popular among the British. Both Manchester and Liverpool love to watch football matches, but in London, the interest in the game among fans is even higher, since more than 10 professional and more than 100 amateur clubs play in the capital of Britain.

Football clubs in London

The most popular clubs in the British capital are Chelsea, Tottenham, Arsenal and West Ham. These teams have richest history, and in last years are among the best in England. All four teams play in the Premier League - the highest football division in England. Now a little more about each club.

Chelsea

"Aristocrats". This nickname was given to the club in London. The Blues have always been a powerful team and have mostly played in the top divisions of England. Chelsea is one of the founding clubs of the Premier League. They play their home games at Stamford Bridge.

Starting in 2003, Russian businessman Roman Abramovich began investing in the club. Under the Russians, the “aristocrats” won the championship and the FA Cup, the Europa League, the Champions League, and the UEFA Super Cup. In addition, Chelsea are the only British club to have won all three major UEFA club competitions.

A rsenal

Arsenal London, founded in the 19th century, is one of the most popular teams in England and Europe. The club is based in North London and plays at the Emirates Stadium. Throughout its history, the "aristocrats" have been and remain one of the best clubs in Britain. This team has repeatedly become the champion of the English championship, and also very often won the national cup.

The Gunners achieved great success under Arsene Wenger, who has been coaching the team since 1996. Under the leadership of the French mentor, Arsenal have won 6 FA Cups, won the Premier League three times, and in addition, over the past 19 seasons, they have always been in the top four teams in the Premier League.

In 2014, according to Forbes magazine, Arsenal entered the top five.

Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur is one of the oldest football clubs in England, based in North London. The home arena is White Hart Lane. Greatest Success"Spurs" have achieved before the creation of the Premier League. They became the winners of the championship and the FA Cup, won the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup and the UEFA Cup. The last title Tottenham won in 2008, and after that there was a lull.

Tottenham's biggest rival in London is Arsenal. Matches between these clubs are called .

West Ham

Unlike the above clubs, the "hammerers" did not grab stars from the sky. They have only managed to win the FA Cup three times in their history, and the championship has not succumbed to the club from East London. Although West Ham did not amass a huge collection English titles, but still this club managed to prove itself in the international arena. So, in 1965, the Hammers won the Cup Winners' Cup. West Ham are currently a regular member of the Premier League.

List of football clubs in London

Professional clubs:

• Fulham
• "Charlton"
• Chelsea
• "Crystal Palace"
• "Tottenham"
• "West Ham"
• Queens Park Rangers
• Millwall
• Leyton Orient
• brentford
• Dagenham and Redbridge
• Arsenal

D other, lesser known, football clubs in London

• Barnet
• Bromley
• kingstonian
• Corinthian
• But Name Kilburn
• Sutton United
• Wimbledon
• Wanderers
• Weldstone
• Welling United
• Fisher Athletic
• Hayes and Eading United
• hornchurch
• Hendon
• Hampton & Richmond Borough

Very often during broadcast football matches You can hear certain nicknames of teams from commentators, in this article we have compiled for you a list of nicknames for clubs in the English Premier League and Championship.

"Arsenal"("Arsenal Football Club") - the nickname of the "Gunners", "Woolwich".
Founding year of the club: 1886

Arsenal's nickname "gunners" is rooted in the history of the club, when guns were depicted on the first emblem of the team, subsequently only one gun remained. Workers at the Royal Woolwich Arsenal Ordnance Factory inscribed the now recognizable symbol onto the club emblem. Arsenal Football Club was founded in 1886 in the south-east of the capital of England. Initially, the current "Arsenal" was called "Dial Square", as one of the workshops of the "Royal Arsenal" plant was called. Arsenal received the status of a professional football club in 1891, at the same time it was renamed Woolwich Arsenal, the Woolwich prefix was removed in 1914, thus, the modern name of the club appeared.

Although the word Woolwich is no longer in the official name, it remains as a nickname, hinting at the club's working-class origins. In addition to this interpretation, “Arsenal” is called so for another reason, because “woolwich” can be translated as “a girl of easy virtue”.

"Aston Villa"("Aston Villa Football Club") - Nicknames: "Villa", "Villans", "Lions", "Village", "Seals".
Founding year of the club: 1874

The most common nickname "Villana" came from the name of the club. Aston Villa Football Club takes its name from the Villa Cross Wesleyan Chapel, members of this church founded the club in 1874. With the nickname "lions" everything is quite simple, this predator is depicted on the emblem of the club, but in comparison with other nicknames, "lions" is used much less often.

Fans of other clubs contemptuously refer to Aston Villa as a "village". Another nickname is "seals", which can be translated as "seals". The appearance of this nickname is connected with the history of the club and the stadium. In ancient times, when normal roads were a rarity (somewhere to this day it is), the road to the Villa Park stadium was, to put it mildly, not very good, and the fans literally slapped it like seals. On a nickname "vile play", it's just a play on words with the name of the club, it translates as "suck game".

"Burnley"("Burnley FC") - nicknames: "claret", "burgundy".
Founding year of the club: 1882

The nickname "burgundy" is associated with the colors of the club kit. This color is associated with red wine from the city of Bordeaux (France), and the word itself came from French. "Claret" is already a derivative of English word"the clarets" but is translated as well as "burgundy".

"Birmingham"("Birmingham City Football Club") - nicknames: "blue", "blue-nosed".
Founding year of the club: 1875

The traditional nickname "blue" is associated with the color of the form in which the players play. There is also a more offensive option ("blue-nosed"), which is used by fans of other teams, and especially fans of Aston Villa, because both clubs are from the same city.

"Blackburn"("Blackburn Rovers FC") - nicknames: "tramps", "blue-whites", "riversiders".
Founding year of the club: 1875

The full name of the club is Blackburn Rovers, and it is from the second part of the name that the nickname "tramps" comes from. Such a nickname is associated not only with this football club, because the prefix "rovers" was quite popular at the dawn of football. It's just that Blackburn is the most popular club with that nickname. "Blue and white", this nickname is associated with the color of the shirts in which footballers play. "Riversiders" Blackburn players are called solely because of the location ("The Riversiders").

"Bournemouth"("A.F.C. Bournemouth") - nicknames: "cherries", "Boscombe".
Founding year of the club: 1890

The nickname "Cherry" club received in 1971, when the players began to play in red jerseys with white sleeves. The nickname "boscombe" is associated with the history of the club. Initially, Bournemouth was called "Boscombe St. John" s Lads' Institute F.C. "and played in regional tournaments. The name of the club was finally changed only by 1972.

"Bolton"("Bolton Wanderers FC") - nicknames: "trotters", "wanderers", "whites".
Founding year of the club: 1874

The full name of "Bolton" "Bolton Wanderers" ("Bolton Wanderers"), and the second part of the name ("wanderers") is translated as "wanderers". Such a prefix appeared due to the fact that the club did not have a home arena for a long time, and the players constantly changed stadiums. Another nickname "trotters" is due to the fact that in the early years of the club's life, there was a pigsty near their field, and the players had to trot after the ball that had flown far away. "White" or "White People" is a nickname associated with the primary colors of the club kit.

Thanks to the comic group "Monty Python", the name of the football club began to change in the likeness of an anagram. As a result, such nicknames as "notlob" and "noblot" appeared. The particle "not" is used to hint that the club is nothing, that it is "nothing", an empty place. Another nickname "notlobbers", "lobbers" can be translated as "complete idiot".

"Brighton & Hove Albion"("Brighton & Hove Albion FC") - nicknames: "gulls", "resorters", "Albion".
Founding year of the club: 1901

The city of Brighton is located on the seashore and is one of the largest resorts in England, hence the nickname "resorts". Brighton Football Club used to be called "dolphins" or "shrimps", but more recently the nickname "the seagulls" is used more often.

"West Brom"("West Bromwich Albion Football Club") - nicknames: "Albion", "hawthorns", "sacks", "thrushes".
Founding year of the club: 1878

The nickname "thrushes" ("throstles"), which is considered official, is due to the fact that the club's emblem depicts a thrush bird. At first, the thrush was depicted sitting on the crossbar of the gate, but now, instead of the crossbar, the emblem depicts a hawthorn branch, hence another nickname - "hawthorns". The nickname "bags", "pouches" or even "bags" ("baggies"), according to one version, is due to the fact that at the dawn of the club's existence, the players played in baggy shorts. According to another version, leather bags were used to collect money for tickets, and the nickname came from this. There is a third theory, it says that the nickname appeared because of the baggy pants of the workers who were sick at the beginning of the 20th century for the West Bromwich team.

"West Ham"("West Ham United FC") - nicknames: "hammers", "hammers", "hammers", "irons", "iron", "football academy", "cockney boys".
Founding year of the club: 1895

All the main nicknames are rooted in the old name of the club - "Thames Ironworks", as well as hammers ("hammers") depicted on the emblem. Emphasizing the importance of the club in the formation of the national team, the fans nicknamed West Ham the "academy of football". There is a "West Ham" and contemptuous nickname - "cockney boys". Natives of London, belonging to the lower stratum and the middle class, were called "cockneys".

"Wolverhampton"("Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club") - nicknames: "wolves", "old gold".
Founding year of the club: 1877

The nickname "wolves" is traditionally associated with the inhabitants of the city of Wolverhampton, hence the choice of a mascot for the football club from this city. The nickname "old gold" came from the fact that the color of the T-shirts looked like unfaded gold. In addition, the motto of the city sounds like "light comes out of the darkness." Black is associated with darkness and gold with light. The prefix "wanderers" translates as "tramps" and in this "Wolverhampton" is similar to the club "Blackburn" ("Blackburn Rovers").

"Derby County"("Derby County FC") - nickname: "rams".
Founding year of the club: 1884

One of the most dissonant nicknames from the point of view of the Russian language is the football club "Derby" - "rams". There is no such ambiguity with them in England. The ram is the club's mascot, and was chosen in honor of the police regiment stationed near the club's base. Accordingly, the nickname "sheep" ("the rams") is not offensive.

"Cardiff City"("Cardiff City Association Football Club") - nickname: "blue birds" ("azure birds").
Founding year of the club: 1899

The nickname came from the mascot (mascot) of the team - the blue bird Bartley. She has become a symbol of the club and is depicted on the emblem.

"Crystal Palace"("Crystal Palace Football Club") - nicknames: "eagles", "glaziers".
Founding year of the club: 1905

The name of the football club comes from the Crystal Palace ("Crystal Palace") built in London's Hyde Park for the World's Fair in 1851. The palace was made of iron and glass. The builders of this palace founded the club, which received the nickname "glaziers". However, over time, it was decided to change the image of Crystal Palace, the burgundy-blue colors of the uniform were changed to red-blue, and an eagle appeared on the team's coat of arms. After these changes, a new nickname appeared - "eagles".

"Queens Park Rangers"("Queens Park Rangers FC") - nicknames: "hoops", "super hoops", "rangers".
Founding year of the club: 1882

The nickname "rangers", or "armed rangers" has appeared at the club since its foundation. In translation, the name of the club means - "caretakers of the Royal Park." Some of the first team players were from the Queen's Park area. Nickname "hoops" in reference to teams whose uniforms have wide horizontal stripes. The prefix "super" is added to distinguish between "Reading" (also bearing the same nickname) and "QPR".

"Leicester City"("Leicester City Football Club") - nicknames: "foxes", "fosses", "blue army".
Founding year of the club: 1884

The club's original name was Leicester Fossey, which is where the nickname "fosses" came from. predatory mammal, living on the island of Madagascar, and yes, they were in the cartoon "Madagascar"). Another nickname for Leicester is the Foxes, a kind of tribute to tradition. The region "Leicestershire" ("Leicestershire") was considered a hunting region, and there were the best places for hunting foxes. The symbol of both the city of Leicester and the county itself was the fox. The fox is also on the coat of arms of the football club. "Army Blue" is a nickname associated with the club's colors.

"Liverpool"("Liverpool FC") - the nickname of the "Reds", "Liver", "Scouse", "Merseysiders".
Founding year of the club: 1892

Liverpool's nickname "Reds" is associated solely with the color of the players' uniforms. You can come across other nicknames in relation to the team, but often they do not refer exclusively to the football club. In relation to "Liverpool" you can hear the address "scouse", but this is the name of the inhabitants of the city of Liverpool and the county of Merseyside, who speak the distinctive "scouse" dialect. From the name of the county comes another nickname, "Merseysiders". However, it would be a mistake to call only FC Liverpool that way, it is no coincidence that the Merseyside derby is called the confrontation between Liverpool and Everton, both clubs from the same city. The county itself is so named because of the river Mersey flowing through Liverpool. And the nickname "Liver" is generally considered offensive in relation to the club and its fans. You can translate it as "offal".

"Manchester city"("Manchester City Football Club") - nicknames: "citizens", "blue moon", "sheiks".
Founding year of the club: 1880

The nickname "the citizens" is associated with the prefix "City", but many clubs in England have such a prefix. True, Manchester City fans tend to believe that their club is more popular than Manchester United in the city of Manchester itself. "Blue Moon" is the title of a song that was loved by Manchester City fans. In addition, the form of the players "MS" sky blue. The nickname "sheikhs" was given to "MS" after its purchase by Arab sheikhs.

"Manchester United"("Manchester United Football Club") - Nicknames: "Reds", "Red Devils", "Busby Babies", "Mancunians". "Man Ure", "The Rags".
Founding year of the club: 1878

Nickname "Reds" more applies to Liverpool Football Club, but you can find a similar treatment in relation to United. The more common and most famous nickname for Manchester United is the Red Devils. It appeared in the 1960s, and in 1970, a little devil with a trident began to flaunt on the changed coat of arms of the club. He came up with this nickname, the club's coach, Sir Matt Busby. When he and his team visited France, where a rugby tournament was taking place at that moment, the Manchester United head coach really liked the nickname of the Salford rugby team - the "Red Devils". Busby decided that his club needed to change the image, and the new nickname should inspire fear and horror. In his official statement, Matt Busby announced that from now on the Manchester United club will have the nickname "Red Devils".

At the time of coaching Matt Busby had another team nickname - "Kids Busby". In the middle of the 20th century, Manchester United had a very young and promising team at the same time. The players were skillful and skillful beyond their age. However, it so happened that in 1958, as a result of a plane crash, many team members died. After this tragedy, the nickname "Babies Busby" was assigned only to the team, some of whose players died in a plane crash.

Initially, the football club, now known as Manchester United, was called differently. In the period from 1878 to 1902, the current "MJ" was called "Newton Heath" (Newton Heath L&YR F.C). At this time, the club's nickname was "The Pagans". In 1902, the club was renamed, changing the colors of the uniform from green and gold to red and white.

Another well-known nickname that is often used in relation to Manchester United is the Mancunians. It is associated with the city, and therefore applies to both United and City. Even before the city received its modern name, this area was called "Mancunium", from which the nickname actually arose. To date, this is more often referred to as Manchester United.

Of course, the matter is not limited to these examples, the club's detractors, from among the fans of other teams, came up with their own nicknames, such as: "Man Ure" and "The Rags". "Ure" means "piss" and "The Rags" literally means "rags". According to one version, in the 40s and 50s Manchester United did not have the funds to buy a normal uniform, and the team played practically in rags. Another version says that "Rags" is an acronym for "Red Arrogant Gits", which translates to "Red Arrogant Gits". Such nicknames once again prove how strongly the fans of other teams “love” Manchester United.

"Middlesbrough"("Middlesbrough Football Club") - nicknames: "Rivermen", "Borough", "Red Army", "Smoggy", "Teesides".
Founding year of the club: 1876

The nickname "Riversiders" comes from the name of the stadium "Riverside" ("Riverside Stadium"), which is located on the banks of the River Tees, hence another nickname - "Teesides". The nickname "smoggy" is due to the fact that the city of Middlesbrough, during the industrial revolution in England, was constantly in the smog caused by the activities of factories and factories. "Boro" is short for the club's name. "Red Army" is a nickname associated with the club's color (the team's home kit is red and white).

"Norwich City"("Norwich City Football Club") - Nickname: "Canaries".
Founding year of the club: 1902

Because of the prefix "city" "Norwich" at one time was called "citizens". From the beginning of the 20th century, the nickname "canaries" began to be used more and more often, this is due to the fact that the city of Norwich is a center for breeding and selling birds. The official nickname of the "canaries" became in 1907, when the colors of the club kit changed, now the players took to the field in yellow shirts with green collars. In addition, the club's emblem features a canary standing on a ball.

"Newcastle"("Newcastle United Football Club") - nicknames: "magpies", "geordies", "black and white".
Founding year of the club: 1892

In England, "the Magpies" refers to football clubs wearing white and black uniforms with vertical stripes. Another nickname - "geordie", is associated with the dialect spoken by the inhabitants of the Tyneside agglomeration. The main city of this agglomeration is Newcastle.

"Portsmouth"("Portsmouth Football Club") - nicknames: "pompey", "blue army", "Turks", "the skates".
Founding year of the club: 1898

There are several versions of the origin of the nickname "pompy". The first version says that this nickname is on behalf of the French ship Pompey, captured and delivered to the city of Portsmouth. The second option is associated with the Portsmouth sailors who landed in Alexandria, where the Pompeian column was located, that’s actually from it those sailors got their nickname (“Pompeian boys”). And according to the third version, the nickname "pompy" appeared from the marks in the magazine ("Pomp P"), which the sailors put when entering the port of Portsmouth. The nickname "Turks" is associated with the image of an eight-pointed star and a crescent on the emblem of the club and the coat of arms of the city, which is traditionally symbolized with Islam. According to legend, these symbols were presented by Richard I to the city of Portsmouth upon his return from Cyprus. Well, the "blue army" is a nickname associated with club colors.

Southampton fans, especially unfriendly towards Portsmouth, nicknamed them "the skates", which translates as a seahorse. The reason was the fact that Portsmouth is a city of sailors, and they often go on long voyages, and naturally without women. This same seahorse with its mouth becomes a kind of replacement. Another explanation is a play on words, "horse" is a slum dweller.

"Reading"("Reading Football Club") - nicknames: "royalists", "hoops", "biscuits", "aristocrats".
Founding year of the club: 1871

The nicknames "hoops" and "biscuits", associated with the club's kit, began to be used less and less. The most popular nickname is "royalists". It is connected with the city of Reading, located in Berkshire ("Royal County of Berkshire"). There is the royal castle of Windsor ("Windsor"), which for a long time was the residence of the English monarchs (Royalists - supporters monarchical form government authority).

"Sunderland"("Sunderland Association Football Club") - nicknames: "black cats", "makems", "rockerites".
Founding year of the club: 1879

At first, the nickname "black cats" was applied to the club because of the artillery battery located near the city, it was just called "black cats". In addition, in England, unlike Russia, a black cat is a lucky omen, and he became the mascot of the Sunderland football club. Another nickname for the team is "rockerites", or "rockers". The old Sunderland stadium was called Roker Park. "Mackem" is translated as "manufacturer", and refers only to the city itself and its suburbs. Due to its dialect, another spelling is possible, "makem", "maccam". This dialect formed the basis of the nickname, both for the inhabitants of the city and for the fans of the Sunderland football club.

"Southampton"("Southampton Football Club") - Nickname: "Saints".
Founding year of the club: 1885

Southampton Football Club was founded in 1885 by members of the Youth Association of St. Mary's Church, which is the reason for the nickname "saints".

"Stoke City"("Stoke City Football Club") - Nickname: "Potters".
Founding year of the club: 1863

The city of Stoke-on-Trent has long been famous for its pottery industry, hence the nickname of the football team - "potters".

"Swansea City"("Swansea City Association Football Club") - nicknames: "swans", "Jacks".
Founding year of the club: 1912

Swan is translated from English as a swan, hence the nickname of the club - "swans". In addition, a swan flaunts on the emblem of the team. "Jacks" is mainly called the fans of the club, and this is due to the nickname of the dog that saved a large number of people. By the way, this dog has a monument in the city.

Tottenham Hotspur("Tottenham Hotspur FC") - nicknames: "spurs", "hotheads", "purple and white", "Jews".
Founding year of the club: 1882

The nickname "spurs" is short for the name of the club "spurs". Initially, the team was called simply "Hotspur", after Sir Henry Percy, who lived in the XIV century, and bore such a nickname because of his hot temper ("hot spur" - "Hot Spur"). From Sir Henry, the club got another nickname, though less well-known, "hotheads". Because of the color of the kit, the team has another nickname - "purple-white" ("lilywhites"). Of course, now the color of the uniform is slightly different, but the nickname still remains. In addition to the above nicknames, "Tottenham", due to the fact that they have long been supported by the Jewish diaspora in London, are often called "Jews".

"Wigan Athletic"("Wigan Athletic FC") - nickname: "latix".
Founding year of the club: 1932

The nickname "latics" is short for "Atletic". Fans of other clubs nicknamed "Wigan" - "Aka Wigwan Pathetic". The first word of the nickname in slang means "outback", this is how the town of "Wigan" in England is seen. The second word can be translated as "pathetic", "unfortunate".

"Watford"("Watford Football Club") - nicknames: "hornets", "golden boys", "yellow army".
Founding year of the club: 1881

The nickname "hornets" is associated with the color of the uniforms of football players, traditionally, yellow, red and black are used in the colors, and they correspond to the colors of the hornet. The nicknames "Golden Boys" and "Yellow Army" stem from the fact that the club was associated with the Benskins Brewery, which owned part of the Vicarage Road stadium. From the connection with the brewery, another nickname appeared - "brewers".

"Fulham"("Fulham Football Club") - nicknames: "cottagers", "cottagers", "whites".
Founding year of the club: 1879

The nickname "the cottagers" comes from the name of the stadium. The Craven Cottage is located on the lands of the Craven family, hence its name. The nickname "dacha dwellers" appeared due to the fact that these places have been summer cottages for a long time, but when London grew, this area turned out to be, in fact, the center of the city. To offend fans of the Fulham club, the word "cottage" is given a different meaning, and it is then translated as "latrine". The nickname "white" is due to the fact that White color the main color of the club. But historically the club's nickname associated with the color has been "Purple White", just like Tottenham Hotspur.

"Hull City"("Hull City Association Football Club") - nickname: "tigers".
Founding year of the club: 1904

The nickname "tigers" is associated with the coloring of the handicap (black and yellow) and the fact that the club's emblem depicts a tiger. Fans of other clubs, after the first matches of "Hall City" in the Premier League, dubbed them the word "dull", which translates as "dull", "boring".

"Chelsea"("Chelsea F.C.") - Nicknames: "pensioners", "aristocrats", "blues", "taxi drivers", "Chelski", "Abramovich's chicks", "rentboys".
Founding year of the club: 1905

The nickname "blue" is associated with the color of the form in which the players play. This color is called - Royal blue. This nickname can be considered official, as most Chelsea fans refer to their club as such. "Pensioners" football club "Chelsea" was called at the dawn of its existence. The first emblem depicted the coat of arms of the Royal Chelsea Hospital (and on it is actually a pensioner), and not the Chelsea club, but the district. This emblem existed from 1905 to 1952. They changed it when Ted Drake became the head coach of the club, who considered it necessary to get rid of associations with pensioners, but the nickname still remained. Another nickname, "aristocrats" is practically not common in England itself, and is more known in the CIS. According to one version, the Chelsea club began to be called "aristocrats" because of the location of the Stamford Bridge stadium, which is located in a relatively prosperous area, however, this option is most likely not related to the truth. According to another version, a certain media "tried", after which this nickname spread. It should be mentioned that the nickname "aristocrats" is more applicable to Reading Football Club.

The above nicknames can be considered the most famous, but there are others, such as: "taxi drivers", "Chelsky" and similar in meaning "Abramovich's chicks", as well as the humiliating "Rentboys". According to one version, the club is called "taxi drivers" due to the fact that in the first quarter of the 20th century there were many cabs near the club base (a cart with horses on which the driver was engaged in carting), and in modern times there is the phrase "Yellow cab", which translates as "yellow taxi", i.e. the same consignment. Most of these taxis have Chelsea badges. According to another version, the appearance of the nickname is connected with the fact that at the stadium fans are handed out flags with a checkerboard coloring of white and blue, reminiscent of taxi checkers. Another nickname appeared after the acquisition of the club Russian businessman Roman Abramovich. Then "Chelsea" began to be called "Chelsky", due to the fact that the ending "ski" is used in relation to the Russians. Well, the most offensive, and even insulting nickname "Rentboys", appeared after a song that appeared around the 80s. The song was a reaction to a newspaper article that described a police raid in which a Chelsea fan was found in bed with a male prostitute. The reaction of the fans of other clubs was not long in coming.

"Sheffield Wednesday"("Sheffield Wednesday FC") - nicknames: "owls", "Wednesday".
Founding year of the club: 1889

The nickname "Wednesday" has its roots in another sport - cricket. The cricket team "Wednesday Cricket Club", which is the progenitor of the Sheffield Wednesday football club, played its matches on Wednesday ("Wednesday"). The nickname "owl" came from the club in connection with the choice at the beginning of the 20th century of a new mascot - an owl. Prior to this, Sheffield Wednesday were called "blades", as well as Sheffield United. The owl is also featured on the club's emblem.

Everton("Everton Football Club") - nicknames: "taffy", "blackbird", "people's club", "blue", "mustard" ("unfortunate").
Founding year of the club: 1878

Nickname "Everton" "toffees" ("toffees"), one of the most extraordinary in England. According to one version, it appeared due to the fact that on the days of the matches, when Everton played, Mother Noblet sold menthol sweets with the name of the club, now it has become a tradition. Another version says that the nickname comes from the name of the Everton Toffee House pastry shop, located near the Goodison Park stadium. Another nickname - "blackbird", appeared because of the color of the reserve uniform. Another nickname is associated with the color of the kit: "blue", this is the main club color, it is in it that the team's kit is painted. Well, the nickname "People's Club" is the "merit" of the former head coach David Moyes, who at a press conference on the occasion of his appointment just dubbed "Everton".

Founded in: 1875

City: Blackburn

Trophies: 11

Last season, the three-time champions dropped out of the Championship and went to the country's third division, League One. Now Blackburn is in first place in the tournament and soon the Riversiders can earn a promotion.

The Tramps won the championship twice at the beginning of the 20th century, and then repeated this achievement in the 1994/95 season. Also on account of "Blackburn" six victories in the KA and five of them were obtained in the century before last. In addition, the club has the title of the winner of the KL, won in 2002.

Founded in: 1892

City: Newcastle

Trophies: 12

Closest to a championship recent history"magpies" were in the mid-nineties. In the 1995/96 and 1996/97 seasons, they finished second twice behind Manchester United, who dominated the Premier League in those years. In total, Newcastle have four league titles obtained at the beginning of the 20th century, as well as six KA and one CL.

In addition to domestic trophies, the Magpies won the Fairs Cup in 1969.

"Manchester city"

Founded in: 1894

City: Manchester

Trophies: 19

In February of this year, Pep Guardiola led the Citizens to victory in the KL, thus winning the first trophy in England for himself and the fifteenth for City. For the Manchester club, this trophy may not be the last of the season. The Spanish coach's men are leading the Premier League by a wide margin and are now the closest to winning the league.

For more than 120 years of history, the "citizens" have become champions four times. For the first time, City won gold in 1937, and the team was able to repeat the success 31 years later. The Citizens won two other league titles after the team was sold to Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, under which the Manchester club won the Premier League in the 2011/12 and 2013/14 seasons. City also won KA and CL five times, and besides that, in track record"Citizens" is the victory in the Cup Winners' Cup in 1970.

Founded in: 1874

City: Birmingham

Trophies: 22

On account of "AB" 22 trophies, of which seven are champion titles. IN last time in first place in the championship, the "lions" finished in 1981, and the club's most successful period in the national championships falls on the end of the nineties of the XIX century, when "AB" won 4 championships. In KA and KL, the Birmingham club won 12 times.

In 1982, the Lions won the UEFA Champions League and became the fourth English club to win a major European Cup. In the final match of that tournament, AB beat Bayern with a minimum score.

"Tottenham Hotspur"

Founded in: 1882

City: London

Trophies: 24

The Spurs have won more titles than any other team in this ranking. Tottenham have only won the league title twice, in 1951 and 1961. The club made up for the lack of trophies in the championship with victories in cup tournaments, winning a total of 12 trophies in the KA and KL.

Spurs also proved themselves in European competitions. On account of "Tottenham" two victories in the UEFA Cup (1972, 1984) and the title of winner of the Cup Winners' Cup (1963).

Founded in: 1878

City:

Trophies: 24

Everton and Tottenham have an equal number of trophies, but the Toffees are one spot higher in this ranking thanks to more league titles. In total, the Liverpool club has 9 champion trophies, the last of which was won in 1987. The Toffees also have five wins in the KA.

In addition to national titles, Everton managed to make a mark in the international arena. In 1985, the "toffees" became the winners of the Cup Winners' Cup, beating the Viennese "Rapid" in the final.

Founded in: 1905

City: London

Trophies: 27

Before Roman Abramovich joined the club, Chelsea had eight trophies, five of which were won in KA and KL. In addition, the Blues have won the Cup Winners' Cup twice and have already had international awards in their history before the change of ownership. After the purchase of the club by a Russian businessman, the "pensioners" became one of the best teams in England and since 2003 won the Premier League 5 times, won the KA four times and became the owners of the KL three times.

Also during this period, the London club became the European club champion, winning the Champions League in 2012, and besides this, the Blues became the winner of the UEFA Cup.

Founded in: 1886

City: London

Trophies: 44

The Gunners have won the league 13 times in their history, the third most in England. In addition, the London club holds the record for the most wins in the CA (13), while Arsenal won only twice in the CL (1987 and 1993).

Outside of England, the Gunners won the European Cup Winners' Cup by beating Parma of Italy in the 1994 final. In addition, a team from north London won the Fairs Cup in 1970.

Founded in: 1892

City:

Trophies: 59

The Merseysiders last celebrated the championship in 1990, but at the same time, until 2008, they held the record for the most wins in the league. The Reds have won gold 18 times, and in this indicator they are now second only to Manchester United. At the same time, Liverpool holds the record for the most KL wins the club has this moment 18. In KA, the Merseysiders have won seven times.

To date, Liverpool remains the most successful English club in European competition. In terms of the number of victories (5) in the Champions League, the Reds are second only to Milan (7) and Real Madrid (12), sharing third place with Bayern and Barcelona. In addition, the Merseysiders have won the UEFA Cup three times and the Cup Winners' Cup once.

Founded in: 1878

City: Manchester

Trophies: 66

Manchester United has been the leader among English clubs in terms of the number of trophies won for several years now. The "devils" have 66 titles, taking into account various super cups, and the club won 38 trophies under A. Ferguson, the most titled of European coaches. The Mancunians won 20 times in the league, and Manchester United won a total of 17 victories in the KA and CL.

Internationally, the Manchester club have won three Champions Leagues. In December 2017, UEFA compiled a summary table of all Champions League competitions (since 1955), in which Manchester United finished fourth among all teams participating in the tournament. Also, the "devils" won the Cube Winners' Cup and KUEFA.

Note: When compiling the rating, the trophies won by English clubs in the Premier League, as well as in previous official tournaments held under the auspices of the Premier League, were summed up.FA. In addition, the calculation took into account titles in the FA Cup, English League Cup and FA Super Cup. Clubs' achievements in official international tournaments in the UEFA and FIFA zones were also taken into account. Data are as of 02/28/2018.

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