Dockyard Derby or Battle of the Ports?

[Mark Pedlar]

It’s on the same English Channel as Plymouth which is part of the Atlantic Ocean. Even Janners know that. 😁

Nope. English Channel is generally accepted by seafarers to start at the narrows between Cherbourg and Portland, hence the "channel". Always happy to educate Cockernees.

 

[Lundan Cabbie]

Nope. English Channel is generally accepted by seafarers to start at the narrows between Cherbourg and Portland, hence the "channel". Always happy to educate Cockernees.

Even if you’re correct, Plymouth is on the same English Channel as Brighton.

As for the attempt at personal abuse, I will let that go because I realise that mods are allowed to get away with that sort of stuff on here.

 

[Lundan Cabbie]

 

[smudja]

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Says Southern England not South West England and Northern France not North West France. That sorted Guzz is Britain's Ocean City

 

[Granby Green]

Possibly a case of different people,different perceptions. I worked in the Dockyard from 1965 to 1986. Probably Dockyard workers and their families and friends tended to use Dockyard Derby whereas the Naval personnel would probably use Battle of the Ports.

 

[Doyley43]

It's modern light hearted parlance though.

For example when Liverpool play Everton this season I'm sure some wags will term it The Benitez Derby, Forest v Derby is often called the Brian Clough Derby and only a few hours ago someone said 'Lindgaard Derby' when West Ham played Man Utd.

Me? I've always liked the Dockyard Derby as the link is obvious, there's a lot of ports (Dover v Falmouth) and every game we play against them seems to be played like a derby.

It's all about opinions though.


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I was at Earls court 83 and this picture takes me back. I was a member of the Battery staff and Devonport broke the record and won easily

 

[IJN]

Even if you’re correct, Plymouth is on the same English Channel as Brighton.

As for the attempt at personal abuse, I will let that go because I realise that mods are allowed to get away with that sort of stuff on here.

Only Cockernees to be fair Paul.

 

[Lundan Cabbie]

Only Cockernees to be fair Paul.

Can I ask Ian. Why am I considered to be cocky?

 

[IJN]

You’re not Paul, you’re a Cockernee!

Someone who has an affiliation with our Capital City. The clue is in your username.

 

[Lundan Cabbie]

You’re not Paul, you’re a Cockernee!

Someone who has an affiliation with our Capital City. The clue is in your username.

Is that how the south-west sees people from our capital? If I come across as cocky then I apologise.

 

[IJN]

Paul, a Cockernee is an endearing term used instead of Cockney.

Stop being a tart, treacle.

 

[Lundan Cabbie]

Paul, a Cockernee is an endearing term used instead of Cockney.

Stop being a tart, treacle.

I might have to start calling you a Grecian

 

[Sainghin Green]

Let's have an end to all this naval gazing!

 

[BlueinPL20]

It is just Portsmouth versus Plymouth Argyle, or vice versa, simple!