When the Leicester team came out onto the pitch at the King Power Stadium last Saturday it was good to hear they are still greeted by the stirring strains of the Post-Horn Gallop. It must be the most traditional piece of music to grace a football stadium in the English League and quite appropriate for a team nicknamed the Foxes. Even more fitting is that the team were led out by the "Old Fox" himself, Jamie Vardy still knocking in the goals at the age of 37.
The music was composed by a German musician in 1844 and first heard at several English football stadiums in the early 20th century as it was felt the sound of the horns inspired the teams in a "tally-ho" sort of fashion. Down on the South Coast at Brighton's Amex Stadium last week there were hearty renditions of Sussex By The Sea, a song that dates back to 1907 and used by several sports teams in Sussex. It sounds a bit old fashioned but when the crowd gets warmed up it all adds to the breezy support.
Also heard last weekend was Blue Moon, the song associated with Manchester City. Fans first started singing it in the 1988-89 season at the old Maine Road ground. The choice of song is believed to be inspired by the colour of their kit.
One of the most iconic songs associated with a football club is West Ham's club anthem, I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles. It has the added appeal that kids can blow soap bubbles any time they wish without being told off. Some would say that the lyrics are particularly suitable for a team like the .
