"The Crafty Cockney had a picture of the owner dressed up as a copper, so I brought it home, wore it on TV and the name just stuck"

The quote by Eric Bristow is describing how he got his label, "The Crafty Cockney". According to Bristow, he saw an image of the owner of a pub dressed up as a copper, or a British policeman. Bristow was so taken with the image that he decided to take it home and wear it on television. This led to people calling him "The Crafty Cockney" and the name stuck. This nickname was a reference to Bristow's London roots and his crafty design of play. Bristow was known for his capability to outwit his challengers and his creative tactics. The nickname was a fitting homage to his ability and his London heritage. Bristow accepted the nickname and it became a part of his identity. He took pride in his roots and his skill, and the nickname was a method to honor both.