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MTWD Glossary

Name That Player
By Ged June 11 2008
The Twenty20 season is upon us. Many new readers appear (welcome to you all) and there is no time to explain every strange nickname and glib term used on MTWD in the rapid pressure-cooker that is Twenty20 match reporting. So here is a handy glossary of MTWD terms.

The Twenty20 season is upon us.  Many new readers appear (welcome to you all) and there is no time in the pressure-cooker atmosphere of Twenty20 match reporting to explain every strange nickname and glib term used on MTWD*. 

So here is your “cut out and keep”** glossary of MTWD technical terms.    

We hope that readers will use this discussion topic to chime in with their own examples of Nicknames and MTWD terms, thus helping this glossary to evolve and be maintained.

 

Nickname or

Glib Term
Actual name orReal Term Explanation
A.C.Dawid MalanA pun on the name of an Italian Football team.  We’d prefer to go for “Inter”, but apparently that is reserved for Dawid’s brother.  A.C. should not be confused with Ace (See “Ace”); that would never do.  There’s only one Ace.
AceOwais ShahSo called because his first name is properly pronounced o-ace.  Also, of course, because he is absolutely Ace.
ASBODanny EvansPresumably based on the London-centric view that anyone who originates from the North-East has a propensity to present behavioural challenges
Bard, TheEd SmithThe Middlesex Captain is a bit of a writer in his spare time – see also “Shakespeare
Big AlAlan RichardsonHe’s big and he’s named Al.  MTWD urgently needs a more original nickname for this Middlesex star.  See also “Richo
Billy-the-KidBilly GodlemanOne of the youngest players to break through to a regular 1st team place, this young man has a great future ahead of him.  His nickname will start to look worn after very few years, though
Blacksmith, TheTyrone HendersonA reference to his rustic style of batting.  See also “Typhoon
BlingShaun LevyDue to his sparkly earrings we are reliably informed.
BrockettAndrew StraussSo-called after his (allegedly) vocal resemblance to Lord Brockett.  Also sometimes just “Lord”. 
Captain, TheEoin MorganBright young talent of the Middlesex side.  Nickname derives from a well-known brand of rum, “Captain Morgan”.  Not to be confused with “Skipper, The” who is a different player completely.  See “Skipper, The
CompedeNick ComptonNamed after a well-known brand of sticking plaster.  Sometimes further shortened to “Compo” or “Compost”.
Cyclone, TheDirk NannesA reference to his style of bowling, perhaps.  Out of fashion nickname due to recent natural disasters.  See also “Diggler, The
Dial MTim MurtaghBased on the famous 1954 movie “Dial M for Murder”.  Puns on this word “murder” for “Murtagh” get a bit tired after a while, but that’s no reason to stop using them
Diggler, TheDirk NannesNamed after the character “Dirk Diggler” from the 1997 movie Boogie Nights.  See also “Dirk Diggler
Dirk DigglerDirk NannesNamed after the character “Dirk Diggler” (or “Dirk the Diggler” from the 1997 movie Boogie Nights.  See also “Diggler, The
Ed0Ed SmithOr “Ed the Duck”.  The Middlesex Captain is said to have a propensity to score no runs.  The fact that he averages 40 or so is of no concern when using such a nickname.  One of the MTWD contributors has taken the name “Ed the Duck” as his nom de plume, but he is not to be confused with the skipper.
England’s #1Ben ScottDue to the exceptional quality of his wicket-keeping.  Sometimes known as “Superbat” for less direct reasons.  If his batting really were to be as good as his keeping……
Estate Agent, TheDan HousegoDo we have to explain everything?  Also perhaps “Mastermind” or “Fred” for old-fashioned nicknamers.
FredaFreidel de WetThe tradition of shortening Afrikaner names to women’s names in English probably goes back even further than Fanny de Villiers.  These are big lads, though, so we don’t recommend that you try out these particular nickname varieties to their faces.
Freedom PassShaun UdalA veteran signing and what a great signing it has turned out to be, Tim “Dial M” Murtagh was heard hollering “come on Free Bus Pass” at this player in June 2008.  Of course, that shows Tim’s age too, as this pensioner essential has been called the “Freedom Pass” for years.
GBilly GodlemanSometimes just the first letter of his surname is used, sometimes the first three letters.
Geyser, TheAdam LondonAs in “he’s a real cockney geyser”.  See also “Streets Of”
GoneferDavid BurtonBased on the mawkish phrase “he’s gone for a Burton”.  Also sometimes known as “Monty”.
Iceman, TheGareth BergDerived from the term “iceberg” and inducing useful headlines such as “The Iceman Cometh” and “Iceberg hits Titanic”
JoyceyEd JoyceNot very original, apparently also known as “Piece” and “Spud”.  See also “Portrait
KnockerDavid NashDavid Nash famously explained in an MTWD interview why he acquired this nickname – some people suggested that we edit the interview but within hours the piece had been syndicated everywhere.  Anyone who knows how to Google properly can find the answer for themselves
OBEAndrew StraussBatsmen who go off to play for England often acquire this nickname, “Only Bat’s for England”, even if, as in Strauss’s case, the facts to not fit the nickname.  Shame on you if you use this one.
PepsiChris PeploeHe just fizzes the ball through
PieceEd JoyceAccording to Cricketer’s Who’s Who (via Janet) – if someone can explain the reason behind this name we’ll all be grateful.  See also “Spud” and “Joycey
PortraitEd JoyceThe most popular of several James Joyce related suggestions, others include “The Artist”, “Ulysses” and “Nora Barnacle”.  See also “Spud”, “Piece” and “Joycey”.
Rent, TheEoin MorganMore often known as “The Captain” (see “Captain, The”)
RichoAlan RichardsonMTWD urgently needs a more original nickname for this Middlesex star – See also “Big Al
ScottyBen ScottMTWD urgently needs a more original nickname or two for this Middlesex star.  See also “England’s #1
ShaggyShaun UdalSo called, because he allegedly looks like the cartoon character of that name from Scooby Doo.  A veteran signing and what a great signing it has turned out to be, we suspect he acquired this nickname when he was a little bit younger.  See also “Free Bus Pass” and “Freedom Pass
ShakespeareEd SmithThe Middlesex Captain is a bit of a writer in his spare time – see also “Bard, The
ShortySteve FinnAll six-foot-eight-inches of him (or six-foot-five inches depending on which expert you believe).  One of our young stars in the making.
Sick NoteAny bowler who shows signs of being injury proneThe use of this nickname usually triggers an e-mail from the club management to Ged asking him to moderate references to players’ health and fitness – so please try not to use it in writing
SilversChris SilverwoodMTWD urgently needs a more original nickname for this Middlesex star – please submit suggestions
Skipper, TheEd SmithThe Middlesex Captain.  Not to be confused with “Captain, The” who is a different player completely.  See “Captain, The”
Special One, TheMurali KartikA combination of “Special K” (a well-known breakfast cereal) and the nickname of a famous Portuguese football manager.  Also known as “TSO” and , in India, “The Trickster”.
Streets OfAdam LondonBased on a dirge originally sung well by Ralph McTell and subsequently sung terribly badly by inebriated students and do-gooders throughout the land.
Take ThatRobbie WilliamsYou may also use the name of any appropriate Robbie Williams song of your choosing – post your best suggestions on this thread please!
TyphoonTyrone HendersonA reference to his style of bowling, perhaps.  Out of fashion nickname due to recent natural disasters.  See also “Blacksmith, The
WorkoutFreidel de WetNamed after that iconic 1980’s activity, the wet workout. 
   * MTWD – Middlesex Till We Die, the name of the website you are reading.    ** Cut Out and Keep – a 20th century term for a published piece about sport ahead of a major event; less experienced readers should not try to cut out any part of their computer equipment – your parents or partners might get upset.  A better modern idiom might be “print out and keep”, but we're old school round here. 
 

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Re: MTWD Glossary
Posted by: Ged (IP Logged)
Date: 2008:06:11:07:25:45

We urgently need something decent for a few players named above. Also, we have absolutely nothing for Dawid Malan, Adam london, Shaun Levy and/or Kabir Toor, all of whom might conceivably get an outing this year.

Are there terms other than nicknames that we use with reckless abandon on MTWD that could do with explaining in the glossary? Post your ideas on this thread please.

Re: MTWD Glossary
Posted by: LOVERBOY (IP Logged)
Date: 2008:06:11:08:33:05

Adam London is ''GEYSER'' from Cockney geyser.
Shaun Levy is ''BLING''due to his sparkly earings.

Re: MTWD Glossary
Posted by: JC67 (IP Logged)
Date: 2008:06:11:10:42:17

Scotty = Englands #1

Re: MTWD Glossary
Posted by: Beenotsohappy (IP Logged)
Date: 2008:06:11:11:11:34

Tyrone Henderson aka 'The Blacksmith'.Origin dubious but has been suggested that he had an unfortunate incident with a brood mare or he has more shoes than Imelda Marcos.I would like to believe the latter but strangely enough the former sounds more probable.



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Re: MTWD Glossary
Posted by: BarmierKev (IP Logged)
Date: 2008:06:11:11:16:26

Our Billy could be called God or G-d to our religous jews

Wasn't Nannes nicknamed the " Cyclone" or is this now considered bad taste given certain international disaters?


I would to glossary alternative names for 20/20 cricket
Mickey Mouse
Its a Knockout
Baseball
Circus.
Lottery

All been used by MTWD users , even by people attending games

Barmy Kev
I only need 10%.

Re: MTWD Glossary
Posted by: JC67 (IP Logged)
Date: 2008:06:11:11:22:31

20/20 tip n run

Re: MTWD Glossary
Posted by: JSRF (IP Logged)
Date: 2008:06:11:16:11:32

Thank you for this!

Perhaps you could highlight this item in the left hand navigation for new members to refer to!

Re: MTWD Glossary
Posted by: The Diamond ruled ok (IP Logged)
Date: 2008:06:11:17:16:13

You forgot H&G for the 20/20's Kev , hit and giggle.

Or in the case of David watching Essex at the Oval this evening , bowlers hit I giggle.Sorrys top three made three runs between them , nicely distributed ,one each .

Re: MTWD Glossary
Posted by: BarmierKev (IP Logged)
Date: 2008:06:11:18:57:24

A few others to consider.

Some people have referred to Compton as "Compost."

Scott referred to by Turkeys as "Super Bat"- this when he was promoted and failed at 6, after failures at 7+8 ( present form may or may not invalidate this )

Richo- " Big Al"

Malan- "Where's your middle V", or "AC" or "Inter"

Henderson- "Hendo" or more appropriately "Typhoon"

London- "Streets of"

Barmy Kev
I only need 10%.

Re: MTWD Glossary
Posted by: Ged (IP Logged)
Date: 2008:06:11:19:06:23

Luv it - keep going.

(Middlesex batting in the 20-20 and this thread)

Re: MTWD Glossary
Posted by: Janet Davis (IP Logged)
Date: 2008:06:11:19:12:08

According to the Cricketer's who's who Joycey is also known as 'Spud' and 'Piece'.

How about 'James' (after James Joyce)

Re: MTWD Glossary
Posted by: Ged (IP Logged)
Date: 2008:06:12:07:24:17

Update posted and thanks for all the suggestions. Keep thos esuggestions coming but I think we are starting to hit the size limit for a single feature, so we might have to apply some triage to the ideas.

Re: MTWD Glossary
Posted by: Beenotsohappy (IP Logged)
Date: 2008:06:12:07:59:39

Could Irish Ed's nickname 'Piece' have a very convoluted derivation from Peace and Joy?As in Peacie and Joycie(sic).BTW I think I'm going down with something......

Re: MTWD Glossary
Posted by: LOVERBOY (IP Logged)
Date: 2008:06:12:10:45:19

Dawid is indeed A.C.after the Italian soccer team of a similar,name but his brother on the MCC YC staff is INTER.
Some alternatives are the more popular WOODY for Silverwood,LURCH for Finn and LORD for Strauss after Lord Brockett.
Henderson is THE BLACKSMITH due to his mighty hitting(I,ve yet to see him hit off the square)Godelmann sometimes just referred to as ''G''.
Murali known in India as ''THE TRICKSTER''
New boy Sam Robson is guess what ''ROBBO''and Dave Burton is off course ''MONTY''after the tailor.
I do have a glossary of NICK NAMES too for memberes of our much put upon committee members GED,details on request,or perhaps a little quiz I give you a nick-name and you identify them.
E.G.SLAPHEAD?SNIFFER?and MINESADOUBLE?



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Re: MTWD Glossary
Posted by: LOVERBOY (IP Logged)
Date: 2008:06:12:10:51:04

And then of course we move on to the posters and moderators with whom we are all most familiar just to start off with GED-who is naturally ''THE WEBMEISTER''

Re: MTWD Glossary
Posted by: Janet Davis (IP Logged)
Date: 2008:06:12:19:20:57

How about a racing type nick-name for Silverwood due to his stables.

I can only think of 'Horse' at the moment

Re: MTWD Glossary
Posted by: The Diamond ruled ok (IP Logged)
Date: 2008:06:12:21:53:39

Or "mare" if he's had a poor game . Come on there must be something better out there !

Re: MTWD Glossary
Posted by: adelaide (IP Logged)
Date: 2008:06:12:21:56:08

Given one of the other threads, perhaps Ed Joyce should be Ed>=50and<100? OK, not very catchy, except for mathematicians...

Re: MTWD Glossary
Posted by: Beenotsohappy (IP Logged)
Date: 2008:06:13:08:22:23

Can we assume he made a good fist of it?

Re: MTWD Glossary
Posted by: as (IP Logged)
Date: 2008:06:13:11:15:45

"slaphead" - simin hughes?

Re: MTWD Glossary
Posted by: LOVERBOY (IP Logged)
Date: 2008:06:13:11:25:47

I,m reliably informed Janet that you are ''The Horse''so some confusion there.
Wrong AS,he's always been ''YOZZER''



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