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What is the significance of the suffix United used by so many British football teams?

April 26, 2017british English football significance Sports suffix teams United Used

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What is the significance of the suffix United used by so many British football teams?

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United is used when a club is created after two former clubs and combined or united. MANCHESTER UNITED: Here are two examples: After nearing bankruptcy in 1902, the club was taken over by J H Davies who changed its name to Manchester United, chosen over Manchester Central and Manchester Celtic. NEWCASTLE UNITED: The club formed in 1892 after the merger of two local clubs, Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has since played at St James’ Park, the old Newcastle West End ground in the city.