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When I Was Young

A Sheffield Wednesday terrace taunt.

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This Sheffield Wednesday chant is a terrace taunt, built around a short line that can be repeated quickly at rivals, opponents, or the matchday moment. It carries the bite of the stand without needing detailed backstory.

Lyrics for When I Was Young

When i was young, I had no sense, I bought a flute for 50 pence, The only tune that I could play was f**k the blades and the ira, We All Hate Leeds Scum, We All Hate Leeds Scum...
Language · English Team · Sheffield Wednesday
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Short taunts travel well because the crowd can pick them up after one repeat.

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