Origin of our Royals nickname
Posted on: Sat 30 Jun 2007
In 1974 the Club changed their nickname from the Biscuitmen to the Royals after the old nickname became inappropriate with the closure of the Huntley & Palmers factory in the town centre.
A competition in the Reading Chronicle was begun, and 'The Royals' is believed to have been submitted by fan Bob Tanner.
A competition in the Reading Chronicle was begun, and 'The Royals' is believed to have been submitted by fan Bob Tanner.
