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Started by: the_suit (inactive)

'srlatics' came close. There was a strike at the docks and wigan workers were used to unload wool cargo. Due to the wool, and them breaking the strike ('scabs' i think the term is) the derogatory term was formed. However, the term is now applied to anyone outside of Liverool

Replied: 6th Apr 2007 at 18:08

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