Study reveals the most sung pop songs by football fans

By The Newsroom
Published 1st Sep 2017, 13:07 BST
Updated 11th Sep 2017, 13:12 BST
Burnley fans in full voice at Stamford Bridge as the Clarets beat Chelsea 3-2 on the opening day of the seasonBurnley fans in full voice at Stamford Bridge as the Clarets beat Chelsea 3-2 on the opening day of the season
Burnley fans in full voice at Stamford Bridge as the Clarets beat Chelsea 3-2 on the opening day of the season
After conducted months of online research and interviewing hundreds of football fans, Gola have found out the most popular songs sung in the terrace, by the Premier League clubs supporters.

Participants were asked to pick their top 3 chants that had been taken from popular music.

Sloop John B by the Beach Boys was mentioned most, with Arsenal, Everton, Watford, Liverpool, and Spurs fan all stating it was one of the most sung songs. Hey Jude, Que Sera and Just Can’t Get Enough followed in second, third and forth, sung by 4 clubs each. Bringing up the rear is Glad All Over by the Dave Clark Five, chanted by Crystal Palace, West Brom and Man City respectively.

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Other famous songs that made it into the piece were Yellow Submarine, Mambo No.5, Gold, Spirit in the Sky and the Liquidator. Tunes that were surprisingly less popular are, 7 nation army by The White Stripes and Cum On Feel The Noize. In contrast, newer chants emanating from songs like Freed From Desire and Achy Breaky Heart had attracted more votes.

All the songs mentioned have relatively memorable and simple tunes, making it easier for people to learn the words and the less talented vocalists amongst us, to sing along! With the same songs appearing, it becomes obvious that football supporters inspire each other – even though they may not admit it!

Siobhan Cooper, Marketing Manager of Gola