What song do Swansea fans sing?

The most important and original Swans song is ‘Swansea City’ by Roger Evans. It was released in 1979 as his first single and features some of the players on backing vocals. It quickly became a cult song, adopted and sung by the fans at every game.

What song do Cardiff City fans sing?

Supporters: Cardiff City The Ayatollah is now performed by the supporters of Cardiff City at every match. They, in turn, sing for each stand at their former home ground Ninian Park and current home ground Cardiff City Stadium to “Do the Ayatollah”.

Why do Swansea fans sing swim away?

In September 1988, after seeing their side win in Swansea, a group of around 30 Cardiff fans were chased into the sea near Swansea Civic Centre by a group of around 50 Swansea fans. Since then, Swansea fans have adopted a “swim away” gesture, in reference to the event.

Who wrote Yma o Hyd?

Dafydd IwanYma o Hyd / Lyricist

What is the most famous soccer chant?

So here is a definitive list of the football chants at their best.

• Sack Race. 8 of 25.
• Oh Snape! 7 of 25.
• Gnome is where the heart is. 6 of 25.
• He’s Alright. 5 of 25.
• Swing Low Sweet Tony’s Hat. 4 of 25.
• The Peckham Beckham. 3 of 25.
• No Woodman. 2 of 25.
• Ocean Finance on the Phone. 1 of 25.

Why do Cardiff tap their heads?

“In June 1989, the Ayatollah Khomeini died. In the autumn of 1990 there was an earthquake which killed 35,000 Iranians. Both events were accompanied by the traditional Iranian sign of mourning, tapping both hands against the forehead. On September 15, 1990, Cardiff played away at Lincoln.

Why do Cardiff City do the Ayatollah?

It was originally performed by the singer and fans of a Welsh-language punk group called U Thant. It was first performed by Cardiff City fans at Sincil Bank, home of Lincoln City, on September 15, 1990, the day after U Thant had played a gig at Cardiff’s Chapter Arts Centre.

Who has more fans Swansea or Cardiff?

While the Bluebirds have more Welsh followers (70,000), Swansea’s Premier League status seems to have won them a wider global appeal. The Swans have 1.3million Facebook followers in total — but just 60,000 of those are from Wales according to the stats. The Bluebirds are also able to hold their own in Cardiff.

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What does swim away mean Swansea?

SO, WHAT IS ‘SWIM AWAY’? It’s a reference to September 1988, when Cardiff beat Swansea 2-0 at the Vetch Field (Swansea’s old ground) in a League Cup game. Legend has it a group of 30 Cardiff fans were chased into the sea by unhappy natives and the only way for them to escape was to ‘swim away’.

What do Cardiff fans call Swansea fans?

The “Jacks” of Swansea and the Bluebirds of Cardiff.

What is a person from Swansea called?

People from Swansea are known locally as Swansea Jacks, or just Jacks.

Who is the biggest club in Wales?

Updated after matches played on 29 May 2022