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26th September 2023
03:35pm BST
“And while spectators of other sports do enjoy a good song when cheering on their teams, football fans are on another level.”
Other chants in the top 10 include “Stand up if you pay your tax” – a chant aimed at Harry Redknapp after he was investigated for tax fraud.
And “Your teeth are offside,” which is about controversial ex-Liverpool star Luiz Suarez and his prominent gnashers – although he hasn’t helped himself, having bitten several opposition players.
When it comes to more traditional terrace songs, “You’re not singing anymore”, “Sacked in the morning, you’re getting sacked in the morning,” and “Who ate all the pies?” came top.
Followed by “Que sera sera, whatever will be, will be, we’re going to Wembley” and “You only sing when you’re winning” – something 29 per cent of fans admit they do.
Of the 72 per cent of supporters who enjoy a good sing when watching football, most (53 per cent) ‘always’ or ‘often’ do so when cheering on their side live in the stadium.
However, 22 per cent ‘always’ or ‘often’ belt out a few numbers when enjoying a match down the pub, and 28 per cent even do so when watching football on the TV.
Carried out through OnePoll, the study found Liverpool fans create the best atmosphere in the Premier League, followed by Manchester United and Newcastle United.
In Scotland, it’s the Celtic fans who generate the best atmosphere at games, followed by Glasgow rivals Rangers, and then Aberdeen.
The best club anthem, according to those polled, also went to Liverpool and Celtic, with ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ most popular with fans.
‘Glory Glory Man United’ came second and Stoke’s ‘Delilah’ secured third place.
A spokesman for CopyBet.com said: “Music, whether it’s through chants, through club anthems, through walk out music, or even when goals are scored, plays a major role in football.
“This study just touches on the influence both have upon one another.
“While the game continues to develop and advance, football chants show no signs of ever dying out and remain a popular element of the matchday experience for fans.”
