Manchester United fans divided over ‘you Scouse b*****d' line inserted into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer song
United fans have loudly chanted the song since the Norwegian replaced Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford
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Your support makes all the difference.Manchester United fans are divided after some supporters added an extra line to the Ole Gunnar Solskjaer song.
The Red Devils have been rejuvenated under the Norwegian, who replaced Jose Mourinho in December at Old Trafford.
The United faithful have adapted the song to the tune of Waterfall by the Stone Roses to show their affection for Solskjaer.
It begins, “Ole’s at the wheel,” before references to Alexis Sanchez, Paul Pogba, Fred and Marcus Rashford.
Some fans have followed the Solskjaer line with, “you scouse bastard,” angering others, who believe it has spoiled the chant.
One fan said: “Why ruin a good chant with ‘you scouse bastard’ in between chorus? Added in just for this game I hope."
While another called for it to be stopped: “This “you scouse bastard” along with “1,2,3,4” between ole is at the wheel need binning off rapid."
Another added: "Wtf is with the 'you scouse bastard' part of oles at the wheel? Completely cringeworthy and irrelevant."
Lyrics
“Ole’s at the wheel,
“Tell me how does it feel,
“We’ve got Sánchez, Paul Pogba and Fred,
“Marcus Rashford, a Manc born and bred,
“Duh du, du du du du du
“Duh du, du du du du du
“The greatest of English football,
“We’ve won it all.”
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