KivoOwl Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 (edited) I know Norwich City claim their 'On the Ball City!' song to be the oldest around, but how about this from our very own Wednesdayites, found in the Green Un' from 1924 - The tune itself The cartoon on the front page of the Green Un' - 23rd February 1924. Incidentally these cartoons were a fixture in the Green Un's for decades and they're absolutely brilliant. If there's enough demand for it I might be persuaded to scan a few more and put them on here. The letters page a week later... By the way, a round of applause for the person who can spot the error. Edited April 15, 2010 by KivoOwl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barmyowl1212 Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 See its Wednesday Law that we have a band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KivoOwl Posted April 15, 2010 Author Share Posted April 15, 2010 Nobody interested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAL Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 My mother is 81. As long as i can remember from, she sang it, and she still sings it as. Play up Wednesday boys, united play like toys. With a little bit of luck, we are sure to win the cup. So, play up Wednesday boys. Not saying it is exactly right, just that's how she does it. She did not go to matches then, so she probably only heard it second hand, with a few bits missing. I hope to god, she is singing it Sunday afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gringo69 Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 My mother is 81. As long as i can remember from, she sang it, and she still sings it as. Play up Wednesday boys, united play like toys. With a little bit of luck, we are sure to win the cup. So, play up Wednesday boys. Not saying it is exactly right, just that's how she does it. She did not go to matches then, so she probably only heard it second hand, with a few bits missing. I hope to god, she is singing it Sunday afternoon. Thats what my grandparents sang too, but "with a little luck, we will win the FA cup" & Trot, trot, trot, trot Trotter, score a little goal for me,( to the chick, chick, chicken tune.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aren't we? Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 Nobody interested? I am! An idea, but could we maybe play the tune to one of these when the players come out onto the pitch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAL Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 Thats what my grandparents sang too, but "with a little luck, we will win the FA cup" & Trot, trot, trot, trot Trotter, score a little goal for me,( to the chick, chick, chicken tune.) Forgot that one. Trot, trot, trot, trot Trotter, score a little goal for me. Trot, trot, trot, trot Trotter, i want one before my tea. I haven't had one since sunday?, and now it's half past three. So, Trot, trot, trot, trot Trotter, score a little goal for me. Or something like that. I think there is a video of an elderly chap singing it somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiffowl06 Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 Not going to happen before Sunday unless the club publises them. I love seeing things like this though, the way things were. Not one swear word in the chant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miffed Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 It would be great if someone who could read music could record the tune and post it in the internet. That way at least we would know what we are working with and whether it could feasibly take off in the future. Things like this should definitely be embraced. About time we got a museum at the stadium too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aren't we? Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 It would be great if someone who could read music could record the tune and post it in the internet. That way at least we would know what we are working with and whether it could feasibly take off in the future. Things like this should definitely be embraced. About time we got a museum at the stadium too. I was thinking of something along the same lines. I sure we'd all agree we need an anthem for the players to run out on, not the usual rubbish. This could perhaps be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncOwl Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 I don't actually read music too well, but even I can see that the tune printed at the top looks rubbish. I stand to be corrected though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geedee Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 I know Norwich City claim their 'On the Ball City!' song to be the oldest around, but how about this from our very own Wednesdayites, found in the Green Un' from 1924 - The tune itself The cartoon on the front page of the Green Un' - 23rd February 1924. Incidentally these cartoons were a fixture in the Green Un's for decades and they're absolutely brilliant. If there's enough demand for it I might be persuaded to scan a few more and put them on here. The letters page a week later... By the way, a round of applause for the person who can spot the error. kivo this is great stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfmanjack Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 Forgot that one. Trot, trot, trot, trot Trotter, score a little goal for me. Trot, trot, trot, trot Trotter, i want one before my tea. I haven't had one since sunday?, and now it's half past three. So, Trot, trot, trot, trot Trotter, score a little goal for me. Or something like that. I think there is a video of an elderly chap singing it somewhere. /quote] Sheffield's other team used to sing the same song, but for them it was "Tu Tu Tu Tudor score another goal for me." I think most clubs had something similar at one time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReadingOwl Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 I actually think some of your posts with regard to the 'ancient' history of the club are pretty amazing, actually. You undertake some bloody good research. Keep them up, some of us enjoy them. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Thurgowland Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Thanks for this wonderful insight. I'm currently in the process of reading 'The Romance of The Wednesday' by Richard A. Sparling and came across this old anthem whilst reading chapter eleven and was compelled to find out a bit more about it, glad I have done its a wonderful snippet of Wednesday history. Thanks again, much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taximark Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Kivo - top thread mate, I know to some people it won't be but I love history regarding Sheffield and even more Wednesday, god knows where you found this snippet from though, plus one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Owl Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Need to get this song revived! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bob Boulder Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Ey up lads (and lasses) - first post, although I've been checking owlstalk for a while. Not sure if this will work but I've put the tune for this on the following link: http://soundcloud.co...ay-up-wednesday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lees Tom Cat Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 (edited) Ey up lads (and lasses) - first post, although I've been checking owlstalk for a while. Not sure if this will work but I've put the tune for this on the following link: http://soundcloud.co...ay-up-wednesday Thanks for posting..Welcome. Edited June 22, 2012 by optimusowl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevthelodgemoorowl Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 I am! An idea, but could we maybe play the tune to one of these when the players come out onto the pitch? How on earth ? The band only know two tunes and none of them can read music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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