"Blaydon Races" (Roud #3511) is a Geordie folk song written in the 19th century by Geordie Ridley, in a style deriving from music hall. Newcastle missed out on winning their first silverware since 1969 after two first half goals from Casemiro and Marcus Rashford. To all those who sent in music, you have made a real difference to an old Geordie's life.". Now this has riled some people up on twitter as they're complaining about people not singing or being real fans. St James' Park will be filled with the sound of NUFC's new version of the famous Geordie anthem as the Magpies face Leeds, Get our FREE Newcastle United newsletter emailed daily to your inbox by subscribing below. +44 7554962506 It was June before Newcastle travelled to Hungary and were under pressure from the kick-off in the Nep Stadium, the scene of Englands humiliation in the 1950s. Video, 00:03:09, Composer with dementia hears piece for first time, Tears of relief after man found in Amazon jungle. Setubal won 3-1 in the second leg, so it was 6-4 over the two legs. For webmasters |. While the chant itself may have been sung with the names of many managers worldwide, this version will always be special at his home town club: The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. With the exception of themselves, they would mostly be competing in the Champions League today. "She was crying and laughing, she was completely engaged and alert, it was amazing to see her singing.Those kind of moments with Dorothy, they are few and far between, but when they do come, they are amazing. Blaydon, where the original foot race took place, is a small town about four miles from Newcastle. Sunderland fans were heard singing Blaydon Races at the 1973 FA Cup final, which these days is exclusively a Newcastle standard. Answer .Because they never win any . Newcastle United fans frequently sing "Blaydon Races", an old music hall song written in about 1862. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. IN 1974, I predicted the Netherlands would win the World Cup in Germany. Aal the' lads and lasses there, aal wi' smiling faces, happy blaydon races day Newcastle United FC Fans - Blaydon Races THE pub that became famous after being mentioned in the Geordie anthem Blaydon Races is to change its name. But the problem is that Newcastles glory days are now more than half a century away and the era in which they were indeed the top club in Britain go back to the gas-lamp. Copyright 2015 Gale, Cengage Learning. Ahead of Newcastle United's first pre-season game in New Zealand, against Sydney FC, travelling NUFC fans made their voices heard by signing Blaydon Races St James Park is set to be filled with sound of supporters roaring along to a classic Geordie anthem tonight. Massive game. Chronicle chief sports writer Lee Ryder is out in New Zealand and captured the video of fans enjoying their time supporting the club. By the 50th minute, Newcastle were level, Moncur incredibly scoring on 46 and Arentoft, with plenty of space, shooting the equaliser on 50. In December 2010 an online petition was launched calling for "a clear and sustained commitment on the part of Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead Councils to work hand-in-hand with the Geordie peopleto help deliver an appropriate celebration of the 150th anniversary of Mr George Ridley's world-famous anthem of Tyneside." Kris Cook, 31, had the four-inch tattoo inked onto his left leg before the Magpies lost in the Carabao Cup final to Manchester United on Sunday. (LogOut/ That Newcastle were in the competition at all was something of a mystery. Newcastle have had their fair share of European adventures in recent times, gracing stadiums such as the Camp Nou and San Siro. , THE UK governments white paper on improving governance in football is a step in the right direction, but the roots of the problem are not , FOOTBALL IS, to a large degree, an urban pastime. NEWCASTLEOriginal Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PrMaVjHS74Original Video; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnuQBYAZocMSub to the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIJFFollow me on Social Media for more terrible opinions and that: Twitter - @JonesJeremiah54Instagram - @Jeremiah_Jones34Please feel free to contact me with any issues regarding fair use or copyright through my email @ apfjj34@gmail.com. (LogOut/ Just before the interval, Janos Gorocs extended jpest Dzsas lead. Despite now having a permanent reminder of the 'disappointing' 2-0 defeat, Mr Cook insists he has no regrets about his decision. They later moved to America, had two daughters and now live together at Standish Village in Boston, Massachusetts. Ten minutes later, he did it again, playing a wall pass with Danish midfielder Preben Arentoft before hitting another left-foot drive low past the keeper. There wis spice stalls an' munkey shows an' aud wives selling ciders, [5] We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. They called on me to sing a sang, aa sung them "Paddy Fagan", Newcastle United Takeover - Saudis singing 'Blaydon Races' Liam O'Brien scored a famous free-kick goal in a 2-1 win over Sunderland in 1992. The second leg was marred by crowd violence, but goals from Jimmy Smith and Jackie Sinclair sent Joe Harveys men through to the final to meet Ujpest Dosza, then referred to as all Eastern European sides were in those days as the crack Hungarians. But Newcastle's songs don't only include the traditional templates you get from most teams, but some rather unique ones as well. Noo when we gat to Paradise thor wes bonny gam begun; With 16 minutes remaining, substitute Alan Foggon, a player rich in promise but ultimately, falling short of fulfilling it, went on a long run, struck the crossbar and followed up to score Newcastles third. Shola Ameobi may not be the best striker in Newcastle United history, but he's still a cult hero. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. On Twitter, the group said: Right. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. According to the author you can also hear Sunderland fans singing the "Blaydon Races" during the 1973 Cup Final against Leeds. The site consistently wins awards for its work, across a broad range of subjects. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. "Dementia affects people differently but music, poetry and prayer are at the core of all of us," added Maisie. Lyrics Oh me lads, you should've seen us gannin', Passing the folks along the road, Just as they were stannin', All the lads and lasses there, All wi' smilin' faces, Gannin' along the Scotswood Road, To see the Blaydon Races. Something went wrong, please try again later. More Sunderland bashing in this chant. The aggregate score was now 6-2. NUFC on Spotify NUFC on iTunes Newcastle (499 Songs) A true - and not always terribly appealing - maverick, the 56-year-old retail tycoon bought Newcastle in May 2007 for 134m, apparently on a whim, and has been trying - and failing - to sell it. Those memories are deep rooted for her, she remembered all the words.I don't know much about Geordie culture but Dorothy raises her eyebrows and says 'Oh yes I am a proud Geordie'. Passin' the folks alang the road just as they were stannin'. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Over in Rotterdam, the Dutch scored twice but that four-goal win proved too much. Change). The pity of it is that the Fairs' Cup is guilty by association and while in 1969, it meant something real, the plight of Europa has devalued the . Kris added: 'I can't remember much of the match if I'm honest as me and my friends had been drinking all day and celebrating so the initial defeat didn't hit me. We flew across the Chain Bridge reet into Blaydon toon, I loved hearing her stories about Whitley Bay and the lighthouse and her days out by the beach. Newcastle fans blasting out blaydon races Very loud blaydon races coming from gallowgate end. 'I have always been a Newcastle fan and I think Geordie football is drilled into you from such a young age. The former Premier League referee claims that the use of VAR during the final was 'really good' and made the 'correct' decisions. Video, 00:01:26, Composer with dementia hears piece for first time. Jane Moore pauised proceedings to make an annuncement on a new campaign, Remains of baby found in search for Constance Marten and Mark Gordon's newborn child, Met Police say, A police detective announced the news on Wednesday evening and assured the public 'we will do everything we possibly can to establish what has happened. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Video, 00:01:20, WATCH: Key moments from PM's NI Brexit deal speech, EU Chief on NI deal: 'We were honest with each other' Video, 00:00:36, EU Chief on NI deal: 'We were honest with each other', The 'smart suit' that is changing children's lives. 'The tattoo is about four inches wide and four inches long and is just above my knee on my left leg. Sum went to the Dispensary an' uthers to Doctor Gibbs, With players like the under-rated Bryan Pop Robson, Welsh international forward Wyn Davies who had taken his time to settle in after joining the club from Bolton in 1966- Irish international goalkeeper Iam McFaul and skipper Bobby Moncur, Harvey had some talent to call upon, but consistency and strength in depth was always a problem. Real Zaragoza were next and in Spain, Newcastle were beaten 2-3. Bene, the danger man, scored after 30 minutes. On their website, the group wrote: Its not meant to be a cheesy, FA Cup final-style club singalong, far from it. Although the account of the trip to Blaydon is a fiction, the heavy rain and missing cuddy (horses) were reported in the local press. Blaydon Races: US carers play Geordie song for Newcastle patient, 'She was connecting deeply to her past' Video, 00:01:26, Up Next. email: GameofthePeopleGOTP@gmail.com. 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Just gannin' doon te the railway bridge, the 'bus wheel flew off there. They are still waiting for their next piece of silverware. You Put Your Left Foot InYour Right Foot OutIn Out, In Out And Shake It All AboutYou Do The Ameobi And You Turn AroundThat's What It's All AboutHey Shola AmeobiHey Shola AmeobiKnees Bent, Arms StretchedRa Ra Ra. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Kris Cook, 31, had the four-inch tattoo inked onto his left . Footballs white paper: A good start, but will itwork? Read More Related Articles NEWCASTLEOriginal Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PrMaVjHS74Original Video; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnuQBYAZocMSub to the Channel: https://ww. Fast forward to the 1-1 derby draw in 2011 when Sunderland fans stayed behind to goad Newcastle fans in an ugly incident that resulted in seats being exchanged. 'I was going in for a day session at the tattoo place anyway to get a sleeve done and then decided last minute to get the Newcastle tattoo on my leg too. Section 107 of the U.S. By This one is the least offensive and sums up the situation pretty well: Particularly popular among the younger supporters: Fabricio Colocinni is Newcastle's United captain and a cult figure on Tyneside. 17 Feb 2023 13:07:11 You try singing the Blaydon Races when you sound like a pound-shop Stephen Hawking. Recent signing Davide Santon, having joined from Inter Milan, ingratiated himself to the Geordie faithful straight away by admitting. They had also beaten Aris Thessaloniki and Legia Warsaw on route to the final and received a bye against Union Luxembourg, a game that would surely have caused them no difficulties. It is frequently sung by supporters of Newcastle United Football Club, Newcastle Falcons rugby club,[citation needed] and Durham County Cricket Club.[1]. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. ", Maisie is working on her Geordie and joked: "I've heard her say 'we are gannin doon the Toon' but that's it. 'It took about 10 minutes to do and was thrown in with the 400 cost of booking the tattooist out for the day to have my arm sleeve done. ', By posting your comment you agree to the house rules. With the help of its fans, Newcastle United has recorded a new version of The Blaydon Races , especially designed to amp up the atmosphere at the ground. Blaydon Races is without doubt the go-to chant for the Toon Army. Feyenoord had almost half of the Dutch international side, a nascent team that would eventually almost conquer World football. 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(chorus) This was an impressive win Sporting were runners-up in Portugal to the mighty Benfica. Oh! (chorus) it's pathetic.and where guilty of it too. The aim is to create something of a tribal call to arms ahead of matches, with a symbolic Tyneside song at its heart and sung by the fans.. "Airmstrang's factory" was a large engineering works at Elswick, which made large guns and other firearms. The last triumph was in 1968-69, the curiously-named Inter Cities Fairs Cup, the tongue-tied elder brother of the UEFA Cup, which was the father of the bastard child that is now the Europa League. Ah me lads, ye shudda seen us gannin', A 1999 recording of the oldest Newcastle United fan anthem is matched with video from the weekend of the 2023 Carabao Cup Final at Wembley Stadium in London. The sports leading clubs generally come from sizeable metropolitan areas. Jim Dewar of Blaydon Harriers came up with the idea for the race and it has gone from strength to strength in the past 40 years. Train named after famous anthem. 'It was all for a laugh and I had mentioned to my mates that I might get it done, but they were shocked when I went through with it. She was inundated with offers of help including the popular folk song 'Blaydon Races' - and soon discovered that the tune had never left Dorothy. , updated Make a noise, support the lads and see the new flags!. "It is a really spiritual thing finding out what makes that connection for people, you learn what really matters in life, and for Dorothy it was definitely music - she just loves the Blaydon Races. View all posts by Neil Fredrik Jensen. me lads, ye shud a' seen w'us gannin, E-I-E-I-E-I-OUp the Premier League we go,When we get to Europe,This is what we'll sing,We are Geordies, super Geordies,Pardew is our King. Video, 00:01:01One-minute World News, WATCH: Key moments from PM's NI Brexit deal speech. Mr Cook, who works in sales, added: 'My eight-year-old daughter Honey thinks it's funny and my mum is not fussed but my gran hates it. The Blaydon Races is an anthem. It's not as if either set of fans were singing non stop for 90 minutes. This chant may be simple, but it's effective and often gets multiple stands joining in to take the separate parts. (chorus) Moment masked gunman fires shotgun at mum's South Shields home in alleged murder plot, Aaron Giles and Kevin Chapman, of South Shields, deny conspiring to murder Ryan Carr at his girlfriend's home, Newcastle United transfer rumours as James Maddison told he would be 'mad' to reject Magpies, A round-up of the latest Newcastle United transfer rumours, Police appeal as teenager in a 'critical' condition in hospital after collision with bus on the Coast Road. Stella South Power Station (demolished in 1995) was built on the site of the track in the early 1950s, after the races had stopped taking place in 1916. 2023 BBC. The Geordie Boot Boys!For we are mental! Its long overdue, but the Toon regulars wont need reminding of that. The song is now usually sung with more modern language but retaining the Tyneside dialect. I might do when I'm older but for now, I just think it's funny.'. Newcastle fans sing 'Blaydon Races' which dates from 1862 and was a local song popular in the music halls. As a result of these discussions, the core campaign objective of delivering an on-street event on the actual anniversary of 9 June 2012 was achieved. Thor was fower-an-twenty on the 'bus, man, hoo they danced an' sung; Video, 00:01:20WATCH: Key moments from PM's NI Brexit deal speech, EU Chief on NI deal: 'We were honest with each other' Video, 00:00:36EU Chief on NI deal: 'We were honest with each other', The 'smart suit' that is changing children's lives. Blaydon Races: NUFC Songs Newcastle United anthem written in 1862. Video, 00:01:04Train named after famous anthem, Meet Webb - the canine carer. Video, 00:00:42, Dog found alive after 23 days under rubble, Watch Kate beat William in spin class endurance race. Kris and his mates made the 280-mile journey down to London last weekend for Newcastle's first major final in 24 years. As the saying goes .Why do magpies peck the silver off the top of milk bottles ? On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Video, 00:00:36Tears of relief after man found in Amazon jungle, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Friday February 06 2004, 12.00am GMT, The Times. His ears appear to be better than mine. West Ham are similar. All rights reserved. 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Feedback | Jane Moore pauised proceedings to make an annuncement on a new campaign, Remains of baby found in search for Constance Marten and Mark Gordon's newborn child, Met Police say, A police detective announced the news on Wednesday evening and assured the public 'we will do everything we possibly can to establish what has happened. Video, 00:01:00, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Dog found alive after 23 days under rubble. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. "Dorothy is a real kindred spirit, she loves music just like me and we have grown very close," she said. Something went wrong, please try again later. Video, 00:01:00At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Dog found alive after 23 days under rubble. Along with the new tune, the 52,000 fans at the sold-out match are set to be wowed by what the Gallowgate Flags group say will be their biggest display yet. The Blaydon Races is a famous Geordie folk song dating back to 1862. Video, 00:00:36, Tears of relief after man found in Amazon jungle, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Andy O'Brien scored a vital equaliser to prevent Newcastle from losing at Sunderland in 2001. Privacy policy | Not exactly the most lyrically-inspired Newcastle chant, but certainly a classic, and heard at every match: The Mike Ashley regime at Newcastle United has been far from popular, and there are a couple of regular protest songs. Terms of use | I went to Blaydon Races 'Twas on the 9th of June Eighteen Hundred and Sixty Two On a Summer's Afternoon We took the bus from Balmbras She was heavy laden Away we went along Collingwood Street That's on the Road to Blaydon Chorus: Oh me lads, you should've seen us gannin' Passing the folks along the road just as they were stannin' Newcastle United 0-2 Manchester United (26/02/2023) Newcastle United 0-2 Manchester United (26/02/2023) . Jamaal Lascelles singing along to Blaydon Races . In the next round, Newcastle were seconds away from winning in Lisbon against a formidable Sporting, but conceded a last-gasp equaliser. A dementia patient living in the US has reconnected with her North East roots thanks to her carers playing her some Geordie songs to help her reminisce. Dad-of-one Kris, of Cramlington, Northumberland, said: 'I got it done last Thursday, three days before the cup final. 'The Blaydon Races A Study from Life' is on show at the, This page was last edited on 11 June 2022, at 10:01. 08 Dec 2022 19:19:40 An old song but great sing, to the tune of Cheer Up Roy Keane. Newcastle United fans are some of the most loyal and vocal in the world. Game of the People was founded in 2012 and is ranked among the 100 best football websites by various sources. The hatred. When we gat the wheel put on away we went agyen, 28K views, 601 likes, 37 loves, 59 comments, 368 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Newcastle United FC Fans: Nufc fans singing Blaydon Races in 2009 against Mackems. Come on Newcastle, let's give the fans what they've deserved for so long. Mr Cook admitted his family are not fans of the embarrassing tattoo but that his mates had found it hilarious. Pride of England Chant Classic one. The race used to take place on the Stella Haugh 1 mile (1.6km) west of Blaydon. His popularity and hair are celebrated in this chant: Oh Colocinni, you are the love of my life. Man U fans are some of the best for singing their 'retro' songs, so of course they're going . This song pretty much sums up the Toon Army We are the Geordies! I think the Newcastle United one was just a step too far for her. The "Robin Adair" was a pub on Scotswood Road which has since been demolished. Both are decent songs and will always make the listener think of NUFC. Alan Shearer is the greatest player in Newcastle United history, so it's only right that the Geordies had a chant to sing for each of the 206 goals he scored in black and white. But them that had their noses broke they cam back ower hyem; The Chronicle (Newscastle upon Tyne, England), https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Newcastle+United+and+Sunderland+fans+happily+sing+the+Blaydon+Races-a0542179570. Newcastle had their successors to Wor Jackie. Her family and I were so moved and touched by the help from online. Newcastles home form was good, but away from home, they were something of a soft touch. The famous 1862 Geordie folk song written by Geordie Ridley, about "Gannin' alang the Scotswood Road, to see the Blaydon Races" was adapted in 1981 into the road race that it is known for today. (chorus) (LogOut/ "She left England for Canada when she was just 18 - she was a real adventurer - and met Helmut at a dance, he said it was love at first sight. Back at St.James Park, 56,000 people turned up to see the second leg on a bitter night. Serious inquiries only!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Copyright Laws of the United States recognizes a fair use of copyrighted content. Read about our approach to external linking. Paradise is a reference to the small village which stood where the Vickers now stands. Newcastle scored again through Jimmy Scott, a surging run, a one-two with Arentoft and as he squeezed past a defender, he lifted the ball over the advancing goalie. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Aa saw him talkin' to sum cheps, an' them he was pursuadin' Newcastle United have some of the best fans in the Premier League, and as a result, they have some of the best fan chants, too. Love of my life. `` change ), you have made real. 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