What are Cardiff City fans called?
What are Cardiff City fans called?
The Ayatollah
The Ayatollah is a football celebration used by fans of the Welsh football club, Cardiff City.
How many fans does Cardiff City have?
It is the home of Cardiff City Football Club and the Wales national football team. Cardiff City F.C. Following expansion of the Ninian Stand in July 2014, the stadium officially holds 33,280 supporters.
Why do Cardiff tap their heads?
“In June 1989, the Ayatollah Khomeini died. In the autumn of 1990 there was an earthquake which killed 35,000 Iranians. Both events were accompanied by the traditional Iranian sign of mourning, tapping both hands against the forehead. On September 15, 1990, Cardiff played away at Lincoln.
Why do Swansea fans sing swim away?
In September 1988, after seeing their side win in Swansea, a group of around 30 Cardiff fans were chased into the sea near Swansea Civic Centre by a group of around 50 Swansea fans. Since then, Swansea fans have adopted a “swim away” gesture, in reference to the event.
Why are Cardiff called bluebirds?
The publicity surrounding the play’s arrival in the Welsh capital and then Maeterlinck’s honour led to an unknown Cardiff City supporter deciding to call the team, resplendent in their blue strip, ‘The Blue Birds’. Gradually, it emerged as the favoured nickname before being adopted officially by the club.
Who has more fans Swansea or Cardiff?
Promoted Stories As for Wales’ big two, Cardiff are ranked 33rd… one place above Swansea in 34th!
What is the biggest football club in Wales?
Updated after matches played on 29 May 2022
| Rank | Club / Country | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The New Saints Wales | 1650 |
| 2 | Neath Athletic Wales | 1501 |
| 3 | Connah’s Quay Wales | 1484 |
| 4 | Bala Town FC Wales | 1451 |
What do Cardiff fans call Swansea fans?
The “Jacks” of Swansea and the Bluebirds of Cardiff.
What does swim away mean Swansea?
SO, WHAT IS ‘SWIM AWAY’? It’s a reference to September 1988, when Cardiff beat Swansea 2-0 at the Vetch Field (Swansea’s old ground) in a League Cup game. Legend has it a group of 30 Cardiff fans were chased into the sea by unhappy natives and the only way for them to escape was to ‘swim away’.
Why do Cardiff call Swansea the jacks?
Their nickname “Swansea Jacks” was born from their apparel which was jack tarred in order to provide some protection from the harsh elements of the sea. This is the oldest know account of the term “Swansea Jack” and therefore affords great credence as the source for the modern day reference.
Is Cardiff friendly?
Recently Cardiff was voted the UK’s most sociable city and I can totally see why. There’s so much on here, and the cost of living is relatively lower, so it’s easier to spend weekends just chasing the party around, particularly when the weather is nice!
