Use As A Football Chant
Although 'The Blaydon Races' is recognised as the Newcastle United FC supporters song, it has been adapted for use by many clubs throughout England. The geographical references (e.g. Scotswood Rd) and dialect words (e.g. gannin') in the lyrics are changed to suit the club but the tune remains the same.
Some other clubs that use this style of chant are:
Sunderland AFC
Walsall FC
Manchester United FC
Shrewsbury Town
Brighton & Hove Albion
Bolton Wanderers
Blackburn Rovers
AFC Wimbledon
Portadown F.C. (Northern Ireland)
Glenavon F.C. (Northern Ireland)
In recent years the original song has also been adopted by supporters of Newcastle Falcons rugby club. May & Baker Rugby Union Football Club have been singing this song since the 1950s
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