Derby is what? What is a derby in football and in equestrian sport?

The word "derby" has English roots. First of all, Derby is the surname of the dynasty of English lords who, due to their fame and great financial opportunities, were engaged in various activities and were the founders of many concepts.

This word has several meanings. First of all, it is known as a sports term, which will be discussed below. But there are several more meanings of this word.

Such different derby

The word "derby" is used in several senses.

1. It is the family name of the dynasty of English wealthy industrialists, which has been leading its history since the IV century. The most famous representative is Lord Edward Smith Stanley, Earl and Prime Minister of England, who is the founder of equestrian sport.
2. These are universal shoes with open lacing, in which the side parts are sewn from above to the central one. When the laces are untied, the side parts diverge to the sides, and the front part is also a tongue. These shoes usually have a small heel and a slightly forward toe, and if the shoes are high and imitate a half-boot, they become very similar to the leg of the jockeys.
3. These are the famous automobile race-battles "for survival", held in Canada, America and Germany. They do not have a special status and are often held as part of an automobile show. The main goal of such battles is to smash other people's cars, remaining on the run. Usually, from 5 to 10 cars participate in the race, the main goal of their drivers is to colorfully and brightly break up neighboring cars so that their transport remains on the run, and all the rest go to the dump.
4. A word used in politics in figurative meaning when it comes to a brutal and tense struggle during the election campaign.
5. These are well-known trademarks of Ukrainian leather goods and Australian refrigerators.
6. "Derby" - this is a car company Volkswagen, issued before 1981.
7. In addition, the name Derby has several geographical objects: the city in the United Kingdom (Derbyshire), the United States (Colorado) and in Western Australia, the English monastery, as well as the football club of England.

Derby in football

What is a derby in football, and where did this kind of competition come from?

1. History

According to one version, football derby borrowed its name from equestrian. According to another version, initially to play football at the regional level (between two parts of the city) began exactly in the city of Derby, which gave the name to this game meeting in football.

According to some sources, playing in a game similar to football in England was made during the Great Royal Carnival. Any resident of the city could participate in the game, there were no special rules, the game was spontaneous, and the main goal was to deliver the ball by any means to the specified places. The game took place near the river Dewent, and the "gateway" was considered a plant of monasticism in the north and a gallows for criminals in the south of the city.

The game was very cruel and more like fighting, which is quite typical for Shrovetide games. Often, such games ended in bruises, bruises, accidents and even fatal outcomes.

2. Modernity

Football derby is a match between rivals from one district or city. The real meaning of the word derby is "the game of neighbors".

Winning a local tournament is considered not less prestigious than participating in international competitions. Rivalry within one city always causes a strong desire to win and proudly represent the face of his city.

City matches are held in England, Brazil, Argentina, Germany, Italy, Spain, Scotland and other countries.

The most famous players of neighboring matches are the Italian clubs Inter and Milan, the British Glasgow Rangers and Sentika, Manchester clubs (City and United), Roman rivals (Roma and Lazio). In Moscow, Moscow is known for the competitions of CSKA and Spartak football clubs and the matches of the irreconcilable enemies of the St. Petersburg Zenit and the Moscow Dynamo.

In some countries, the term "derby" is replaced by "classic" or "superclassic".

Strange as it may seem, but in the city where this football direction was born, its derby is no longer there. Both clubs ("County" and "Midland") were merged into a single one, which competes in another region. This football club is known until now, but besides the name of the derby tradition, it has not retained.

Derby in equestrian sport ... In history

Horse racing was held in England since 1309. And in 1780, the rich English lord of the Derby clan, Edward Smith Stanley, decided to arrange in his estate a competition of three-year-old horses from his stables. It was a performance on the occasion of his marriage, also organized in order to draw attention to thoroughbred horses, with which he was very proud. The event was attended by the most famous and rich people from all over the country. The races were a huge success, many high-ranking people began to hold similar events in their estates, but the horse racing for Lord Stanley was long considered the best in terms of organization and number of participants. Thus, gradually the name Derby became a household name.

And the present ...

Currently, race games derby are held in many countries, including in Russia. Participate in the game three- and four-year-old young horses (depending on the country where the horse race takes place, the age of horses is slightly different), since this age is considered the prime of life for animals.

The winner of the games is recognized as a horse, and a jockey. The distance is 1600 and 2400 meters in Russia or 1 and 1.5 miles in Western countries. Racing takes place annually. In competition, both running and racehorses participate.

The most famous equestrian derby are Epsom (Great Britain), Kentucky (USA), International trotter (USA) and European derby. In Germany, this word means jumps with obstacles to different distances. In Russia, the most famous is the "Great All-Russian Derby Prize" in Moscow. In addition, there are separate games for purebred horses of Oryol, Arab and Akhal-Teke breeds.

Conclusion

Thus, the word "derby" has several meanings. This is an old English name and the names of cities, the brand of the car and the style of shoes, political slang and trademarks, as well as car racing for survival. But most often this term refers to sports games derby - football and equestrian competitions.