cathkin
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Excuse my ignorance lads, but where did the expression "Rag" originate from when referring to the other lot?
cathkin said:Excuse my ignorance lads, but where did the expression "Rag" originate from when referring to the other lot?
Robbo. said:cathkin said:Excuse my ignorance lads, but where did the expression "Rag" originate from when referring to the other lot?
in your case its McRag!!
The_Greatest said:The term rags comes from when we had to lend them a kit as they had nothing to play in.
cathkin said:Robbo. said:in your case its McRag!!
I find that quite offensive pal, and not very informative. Suppose if you were a real City man you would be able to tell me right enough!!!!!
mammutly said:The term originates from the 1947 to 1949 seasons, when Utd didn't have extra shirts so they played in the same kits. They began to look a bit worn, hence 'rags'.
Nice to see a long standing member here who doesn't normally post much.