There are a lot of team names out there – Uniteds, Athletics, Rovers, Rangers and Wanderers, not to mention Cities and Albions – so when the BBC got Dunfermline Athletic’s name wrong, there was some sympathy.
Advertising Dunfermline’s tricky game against top-of-the-table Hibs, the Beeb went for United instead, and the mistake didn’t go unnoticed.
Just to confirm @BBCSportScot we are still Athletic… well last time we checked anyway! ???? pic.twitter.com/aSzVgkaQhD
— Dunfermline Athletic (@officialdafc) February 25, 2017
The Scottish Championship side took it all in good humour however, and even demonstrated that they are open to suggestions.
We can be flexible though!! ???? pic.twitter.com/LoGyodI6pI
— Dunfermline Athletic (@officialdafc) February 25, 2017
We think the BBC will stick to Athletic, despite the gesture.
Hibs are seven points clear of second and undefeated in nine, while the Pars are without a win in three – they might wish they were Dunfermline United instead of Athletic by the end of the game.