Few football chants are as instantly recognisable, or as gleefully insulting as the timeless insult: Who ate all the pies?Who ate all the pies?You fat bastard, you fat bastard,You ate all the pies! It’s a song that has resonated around British terraces for decades, aimed at hapless goalkeepers, aging full backs, portly linesmen, rival fans, … Continue reading Who Ate All the Pies? Why Non-League Football Still Sings the Loudest and Keeps British Football’s True Spirit Alive
The Cost of Living: The EP That Bridged The Clash’s Growing Pains and Their Greatest Triumph
There is a link to 5 other blogs I have written about The Clash at the bottom of the blog. When you look back at The Clash’s discography, it’s tempting to jump straight from their ferocious debut to the iconic masterpiece of London Calling. But in between came the rather dismal Give ’Em Enough Rope, … Continue reading The Cost of Living: The EP That Bridged The Clash’s Growing Pains and Their Greatest Triumph
Run Rabbit Run: The Children’s Song About That Would Raise Eyebrows Today
There are certain songs you hear as a child that never quite leave your head. One of those for me was Run Rabbit Run. I remember it vividly from the 1970s—its bouncy tune, the cheerful chorus, and the slightly sinister undertone of the farmer with his gun. My brother and I had an old fashioned … Continue reading Run Rabbit Run: The Children’s Song About That Would Raise Eyebrows Today
The Rights of Fans. 