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He Goes By the Name of Gyökeres
Viktor Gyökeres, the Sky Blues chant for their record-breaking Swedish striker.
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Viktor Gyökeres joined Coventry City from Brighton initially on loan, then signed permanently in 2021. The Swedish striker became a fan favourite at CBS Arena, banging in goals and earning a chant of his own. He left for Sporting Lisbon in a club-record deal in 2023. A Coventry City Hall of Fame song. Full lyrics here.
Lyrics for He Goes By the Name of Gyökeres
We've got a big Swede on our side,
He plays for city in the Sky Blue and White,
Scoring goals is what he does best,
And he goes by the name of Gyökeres...
Language · English
Team · Coventry City
Behind the chant
When was He Goes By the Name of Gyökeres first sung?
Sung by Sky Blues fans during Gyökeres's time at Coventry City between 2021 and 2023.
What's the story behind He Goes By the Name of Gyökeres?
Gyökeres joined Brighton for just over £1 million before Coventry signed him permanently in 2021. He left for Sporting Lisbon in a deal worth around £20 million in 2023, at the time a club record sale for Coventry City.
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