There is nowt wrong with the Steam hit sung in the 70s

Sha Na Na Na
Sha Na Na Na
Hey Hey Leigh Rugby.

barring one swear word what exactly do you find offensive... the fact someone bought a flute at a bargain price or the fact that it would only play one tune?

I think it poorly represents modern inflation rates, to be honest. I think it should be "bought a flute for 20 pence, but thanks to Thatcher it's gone up since", or summat along those lines.

That part right after that. I take it that you are defending the tune? Maybe you or Matt can tell me what it has to do with our club or our game.

It's as loosely related as any other chant, I'd guess, in that it mentions the word 'Leigh' and that's about it. To be quite honest, it doesn't bother me in the slightest (the PC brigade can sit down and watch any given episode of Corrie or Eastenders to see what is defined as acceptable these days!); no idea when it first appeared on the terraces, but it's barely uttered these days anyroad so nowt to be worried about, I'd say.

I'm getting off my soap box now but I would just like to say this. At quite a few games in the past seasons I have sat or stood with opposition fans and when we sing it we sound like a bunch of knobs and thats the way opposition fans see us for it. Some are disgusted and some just laugh at such a stupid song. As Forrst said "stupid is what stupid does".

I’ve sang the flute song on many an occasion, but do feel that we need to drop it, its got no place in a ‘family fun filled environment', which is what we should be aiming for at LSV.

6 of us (3 couples), coming home from Manchester on Saturday heading back to the Bowling Green, had all the bus singing along to, The 12 days of Christmas, Jingle bells, Rudolf, Delilah, Day Dream Believer, Amarillo, etc, ok we were on our usual Christmas do, and had been on the beer from early, but they were mainly shoppers, complete strangers all joining in simply because they already knew the words, enjoying the Christmas spirit and all having a bit of a laugh, mainly at our expense

we had one young couple with a baby starting us off with the Mexican wave and one old dear said to my wife, “This is the best bus I’ve ever been on.”

I’m not quite sure the flute song would have had the same affect.

In that context, probably didn't work. However, if it was sang on the famous Toulouse 'party bus' then it probably went down well, albeit with the Frogs not having a clue what they were on about



(I also had a similar Xmas songs experience on Saturday, with our train from Kilmarnock being serenaded by "if you've been Christmas shopping, clap your hands", followed by "you should have done it online"

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are you saying then that we should actually support the IRA and wigan?

Was serving t'internet and found that Bon Jovi have a song called:

=#4000BF'Thats why I love this town'

We all have a passion for leigh so someone must be able to change the vocals to make it 'ours' - thats were I struggle I'm afraid!!! The title sounds good though!

Are you on drugs? Thats a bit pathetic Wayne.

But shouldn't we be aiming for that type of context/environment at LSV?

Don't see why not, though as you acknowledge that's summat that happens when people have been on the ale (Barrow away being a fine example!) and it's either a) umpteen threads on here on a Monday morning about drunken hordes or b) umpteen threads on here from now until the end of time moaning about the LSV ale prices

i like it, i think it could work

Let hope that's all we've got to moan about next season.

The flute song is more intimidating than welcoming - especially for those that don't know the words or what its about and can only hear the word "F%ck" "IRA" "W1gan", without a reference to Leigh. We want supporting songs and chants that can get everyone joining in no matter what age they are, or how tolerant or not they are regarding singing about terrorists and shouting "F%ck" loudly.
I have said this many times b4, why do we have to be followers of gutter chants and use examples of how society is going nowadays.....why can't our clubs fans set higher standards for creating a great atmosphere.
Save the the flute song and its like for the back room of pubs and lads jolly weekend coach trips.

LYRICS:

=#FF0040I always knew, that I'd like this place
You don't have to look too far, to find a friendly face
I feel alive when I'm walkin' on the street
I feel the heart of the city poundin' underneath my feet

[CHORUS
Yeahhhhh let the world keep spinnin round 'n' round
This is where it's goin' down, down, down
That's why I, love this town
That's why I, keep co-min' round

Say hey (say hey) say yeah (say yeah)
You make me feel at home some how, right, now
That's why I, love this town

I've got some good friends here, I might have broke a heart or two
It's gettin' loud over there, they boys must have had a few
And hey the cop on the corner, he knows everybody's name
And a kid with a dream singin' for some spare loose change

[CHORUS
Yeahhhhh let the world keep spinnin round 'n' round
This is where it's goin' down, down, down
That's why I, love this town
That's why I, keep co-min' round

Say hey (say hey) say yeah (say yeah)
You make me feel at home some how, right, now

That's why I, love this town

[GUITAR SOLO

There's shoutin' from the rooftops
Dancin' on the bars
Hangin' out the window
Drivin' in their famous cars
You want it? You got it
You ready? I'm on it
Come on now, here we go agaiiinnnnnn....

That's why I, love this town
That's why I, love this town

No matter where you're from, tonight you're from right here
This is where it all goes down, down, down
That's why I, love this town

[REPEAT x3
Say hey (say hey) say yeah (say yeah)
I love this town
[END REPEAT

Say hey (say hey) say yeah (say yeah)
I lo-ove this town

=#0040BFGOOGLE THE SONG AND LISTEN TO THE TUNE...COULD CHANGE THE CHORUS BIT TO 'SAY LEIGH'

Am sure we've sang that one on a mini bus not long back although , on the first day of Christmas we were brought a mono- brow instead of a partridge in a pear tree Pmsl , only joking Dicko

If we're going for a Bon Jovi song what about Living on a Prayer



or what about in line with the new flag..... The Monkees - I'm a believer

then i saw our coach.... now im a believer

" We are Leythers " - Sang to the tune of Rod Stewarts - We are sailing ...

We are Leythers , we are Leythers ,
we love our Rugby in our town of Leigh ,
We are Leythers , we are Leythers ,
and our home is the LSV.

We are Leythers , we are Leythers ,
always looking for our next try ,
We are Leythers , we are Leythers ,
and now is our time to fly.

Can you hear LEIGH , Can you hear LEIGH ,
Through the dark times now far away ,
We've had bad times , but now they're glad times ,
to be with us at the LSV.

Can you hear LEIGH , Can you hear LEIGH ,
Marching onwards to reach our goal ,
we are flying forever trying ,
to be with us at the LSV.

We are Leythers , we are Leythers ,
we love our rugby and lobby too ,
we are Leythers , Forever Leythers ,
always doing the best that we can do .



all copyrights belong to BIG GAZ recording studios plc (c) LMAO .

Dont you think its a bit long though Gaz

not bad though.

It's a bit lengthy for the lightweights Ian , Lol
But am sure it can be shortened down a bit .

Maybe we could get Alan/DaveParky to add a 'lyrics' page in the programme?? Then they could drop/add songs as the season progresses.

The most popular lyrics could then be displayed on the big screen, for the 'business end' of the season, and get everyone in the ground joining in!!!