We should change the words a little, what can we use instead of the IRA?

'The RFL' was suggested on here as a replacement on the umpteenth last flute song thread. And people were worried about the IRA line

I suppose screw Wigan rugby and Cadbury's milk tray would be ok.

i hope they try that one out today frank

You're right Iexpect we would get good odds at the bookies.

Just sing the bloody song or dont, its tradition to some and the devil incarnate to others, I'm not convinced it's the IRA bit that offends people really, maybe if we stuffed em or something instead of the original lyrics it might be more acceptable, I dunno.

It is the IRA part that sounds absolutely stupid and has NOTHING WHATSOEVER to do with Leigh rugby ,its only in because it rhymes

Suppose Johnny Ray could be substituted but then his fan club would demonstrate. Oh it is such a worry this song sometimes I have trouble sleeping when I have heard it.

Do you remember that thread after the Gateshead game away last season ? Someone actually posted on the Gateshead forum that two kids had recovered from their trauma after a good nights sleep.

Now the final results are in. Looks like:-

- 50% hate it
- 33% like it
- 17% don't care

Is it now time to stop singing it?

Of course

Yes it is.

Does the watcher note that the results say that 17% don't care & probably if asked some would say don't sing it rather than sing it therefore increasing the 50%.

Also does the watcher note that although there are 146 votes it doesn't mean that 146 people voted. It means that 146 user names voted. As some people have more than one user name the result could be skewed.

The Watcher had noted both of your suggestions.

that one made me laugh!

its just a song at the end of the day! The 'your mums your dad' song is much worse but nobody moans at that!