Talk:Leyton F.C.

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and the team is one of a number of teams nicknamed the Lilywhites; the reason for this is unknown, but may be related to "Lilywhites No 5", the first official ball of the Football Association.

....erm, isn't it because they wear white, which is the colour of lilies, hence "lily-whites"? After all, it sounds better than the "snow-whites" or the "milk-whites".... ChrisTheDude 11:30, 2 June 2006 (UTC)

You may be right, but I just went with what was on their website. --OpenToppedBus - Talk to the driver 11:49, 2 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] A note on British English

British English should be used for articles on Britain related topics. Likewise, American English should be used on articles pertaining to American topics. For a clearer example, please visit this sub-section on the differences between their usage. I have made the necessary changes. Please feel free to comment on this. --Siva1979Talk to me 05:08, 7 September 2006 (UTC)