Do you like the nickname "socceroos"?

[Blues2001]

I was wondering what you thought of our national team's nickname. I must say that I have never liked it and at times cringe when I hear it, mostly because the word 'soccer' is a part of it. I think it sounds tacky and amateurish, the sort of name you'd give a yankee MLS team.

Do you wish we had a different nickname?

 

[clucas91]

Personally I hate the name...But is they way with all Australian sporting sides and nicknames...Under 19's are the "Joeys"...Hockey side are the "Hockeyroos"...Basketball "Boomers"...Are there any other sides in the world that have a cheesy nickname? I would much rather the team just be called "Australia". I think Australian's are just obesessed with nicknames.

 

[Blues2001]

I agree, we don't really need a nickname at all. Australia is fine on its own.

 

[topdon]

Please don't get me started on this one!!

 

[clucas91]

I also feel that the name "Socceroos" makes us sound very juvenile...anyone else?

 

[Blues2001]

Originally posted by topdon
Please don't get me started on this one!!

Topdon, I haven't had a chance to congratulate you on your very fine avatar!

 

[Top Dog]

I actually dont mind the "socceroos"

 

[daicos4ever]

I don't mind it, but it is overused. They use it more than they use "Australia", that is the most annoying thing....