Peter Crouch chant beats Sweet Caroline and Vindaloo as funniest UK song
Funniest UK football chants: Peter Crouch beats Sweet Caroline and Vindaloo
A survey of football fans has crowned the Peter Crouch terrace anthem 'He's tall, he's red, his feet stick out the bed' as the funniest UK football chant.
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'He's tall, he's red, his feet stick out the bed' — Peter Crouch's chant has claimed the number one position among football supporters, just edging out Neil Diamond's Sweet Caroline into second place. Fat Les' 1998 classic Vindaloo completed the top three, securing the final podium spot in the study by Stonegate Group.
However, it's not just traditional anthems proving popular on the terraces, with contemporary chants such as “Rice, Rice baby” and playful tributes to Harry Maguire keeping supporters entertained. The chanting tradition extends beyond the stands too, with half of supporters confessing they've sung football songs in both the pub and the stadium (52%), while a further 30% have participated at family occasions.
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From celebrations (21%) and holidays (16%) to the workplace (10%), public transport (9%) and even weddings (4%), the findings reveal football passion can emerge virtually anywhere. Yet when it comes to replicating that same enthusiasm at home, the nation is divided
Of the 2,000 English and Scottish football fans surveyed, 36% say they sing along often or very often while watching from the sofa, whereas an equal 36% acknowledge they rarely or never participate.
The study arrives ahead of Stonegate Group's “Roar of the Nation” challenge, in partnership with Heineken, which will also run competitions through Stonegate's loyalty app MixR.
This will take place across venues in England and Scotland, including The Minories in London, The Moot Hall Arms in Leeds and Akenside Traders in Newcastle. The campaign invites supporters to cheer at the tops of their voices during Scotland and England matches, with pubs going head-to-head against rival venues for the title of the loudest and most passionate fan base.
Fresh sound data from Stonegate Group crowns The Minories in London as the noisiest venue in the UK, after it registered a deafening 133.9dB during England's opening fixture.
The thunderous roar was captured in the moments following Rashford's expertly taken goal — England's fourth of the match. At 133.9dB, this is comparable to a jet engine at take-off (130–140dB) and louder than an ambulance siren or even the bone-shaking racket of a pneumatic drill (120–130dB).
This places England firmly ahead of Scotland in the decibel rankings. Scotland's best effort so far stands at 121.6dB, recorded at The Chanter in Edinburgh following McGinn's stunning opener against Haiti.
Kay Bartlett, Chief Marketing Officer at Stonegate Group, said: "Football tournaments are all about shared moments, atmosphere and traditions.
"There's nothing quite like watching a huge match and enjoying the experience surrounded by fellow fans in a packed pub. Our 'Roar of the Nation' campaign will allow us to measure the atmosphere in pubs across England and Scotland during the World Cup to see where the loudest fans and experiences of the tournament can be enjoyed."
Craig Woolley, Marketing Activation Director at HEINEKEN UK, said: "Nothing beats the buzz of the pub when our home teams are playing.
"From the first chant to the final whistle, it's where fans come together to share the tension, excitement and pure joy of the big occasion — and we can't wait."
Top 10 football chants
- “He's tall, he's red, his feet stick out the bed, Peter Crouch!” – Peter Crouch
- Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
- Vindaloo – Fat Les
- “Rice, Rice Baby” – Declan Rice
- “Harry Maguire, he drinks the vodka, he drinks the jaeger, his head is f***ing massive!” – Harry Maguire
- “Southgate you're the one, you still turn us on, football's coming home again” – Gareth Southgate
- “Bowen's on fire and he's dating Dani Dyer” – Jarrod Bowen
- “Walking in a Shearer Wonderland” – Alan Shearer
- “Jordan Pickford's got tiny arms” – Jordan Pickford
- “Jamie Vardy's having a party” – Jamie Vardy
Full list of participating venues for the 'Roar of the Nation' challenge
ENGLAND (England games only)
London – Director's Box (1 Crossrail Place, Canary Wharf)
London – The Minories (64–73 Minories)
Birmingham – Walkabout (Langley Buildings, Regency Wharf)
Manchester – The Vine, Sale (133 Washway Road, Manchester M33)
Leeds – The Moot Hall Arms (11 Mill Hill)
Newcastle – Akenside Traders (Dean Street)
SCOTLAND (Scotland games only)
Glasgow – Walkabout (128 Renfrew Street)
Edinburgh – The Chanter (30–32 Bread Street)
Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price subsidising their life by livestreaming
Venezuela Fury and her husband Noah Price look to be making their own way in the world by raking it in from their lucrative social media accounts.
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury, 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year.
Since getting married and moving in together the couple have been earning thousands of pounds a month, livestreaming their life as newlyweds in their static caravan in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
And fans can't get enough of their regular life updates on TikTok and Kick, which have proved to be very profitable for the pair.
They look to be supporting themselves after Noah denied that he was given £5million by Venezuela's family as a wedding gift.
Despite his wife's huge family wealth, an estimated combined £160 million, Noah recently told his Kick followers that he 'pays for everything' for the couple.
Making light of the claims about Venezuela's millionaire financial status, Noah said: 'I actually pay for everything unfortunately. You'd expect the millionaire to pay for it wouldn't you.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price are earning thousands livestreaming their caravan life - after her new groom insisted he pays all the bills and denied he had £5m handout from her dad
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury , 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year
Venezuela then asked their fans: 'Do you think I am a millionaire?'
Noah joked: 'She isn't a secret millionaire guys', before she broke into song and sang: 'But I live like a millionaire!'
But it seems according to estimated calculations from their social media work, Noah and Venezuela can more than afford to support themselves.
Noah has been livestreaming on platforms such as Kick and TikTok, where viewers can send paid gifts or donations.
He was previously encouraging viewers to send gifts on his honeymoon during livestreams, suggesting this is one revenue stream.
Both Noah and Venezuela have built substantial followings on Instagram and TikTok. They can potentially earn money through sponsored posts, brand collaborations, affiliate links and creator payouts.
Kick allows its creators to take home 95 per cent of the £4.99 subscription cost that fans pay.
Streamers keep 100 per cent of direct tips and donations, minus minor standard payment processing fees.
It is unclear how many subscribers Noah currently has because this information is hidden, but he does have 7,200 followers which is publicly viewable.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million
In one video on their honeymoon, Noah asked his followers if they'd give them some more gifts now that they were married.
In a TikTok live viewed by 20,000 he said: 'Keep liking our videos people, keep sending gifts.'
After saying thank you to several of his followers he joked they should stick around on the livestream and 'watch Venezuela punch me in the mouth'.
The other half of the honeymooning couple said: 'I am, honestly!'
Noah previously confirmed that the pair don't share their finances after they were asked whether they have a shared bank account.
'She earns her money, I earn mine,' said Noah, as Venezuela joked: 'Yeah, what you gonna do about it.'
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'.
Meanwhile Venezuela is being eyed up by executives for a fly on the wall TV series.
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'
Boasting 1.3 million TikTok followers, Venezuela is already entertaining fans with her honest musings and candid moments, from cooking to kitting out her and Noah's static caravan home.
And following the success of the Netflix series At Home With The Furys, it is no wonder bosses are wanting to draw on the Fury popularity.
A TV insider said: 'The couple are not A-list celebrities but everyone has become obsessed with their love story.
'People are genuinely intrigued by them. Whether it’s the fact they have married so young, Venezuela’s famous family or their gypsy lifestyle, they have the ‘X factor'.
'Several TV executives think a proper fly-on-the-wall series following their lives as newlyweds in the gypsy community would be fascinating,' they told The Sun.
It is thought Netflix would be likely to produce the series due to their already established relationship with the Furys.
Venezuela's representatives told The Daily Mail: 'We have many offers on the table regarding Venezuela which we are discussing.'
