Top 25 football nicknames of all time Ollie Irish 10th, November 2009 10 Comments From the Galloping Major to the Romford Pele, Pies celebrates some of the best nicknames in football: 321241 ◄ Back Next ► Picture 2 of 25 THE BLACK SPIDER - LEV YASHIN The Russian goalkeeping legend often wore an all-black kit, and he was renowned for his reach.