“Hello! Hello! / We are the Busby boys! / Hello! Hello! / We are the Busby boys! / And if you are a City fan / Surrender or you’ll die / We all follow United!”

A chant referencing coach Matt Busby and his 1950s Manchester United squads, characterized by the youth of their players (hence, the “Busby boys” or “Busby babes”). Most of United’s 1957-58 team would die in the Munich air disaster, leading to their immortalization in United supporter lore. The “City fan” line is always said, regardless of whether or not United is actually playing Manchester City.

First encountered by informant outside of the Trafford – a common pre-game congregation point for Man United supporters – while preparing to attend a game.

This chant demonstrates the value of Manchester United’s status as a storied franchise to their supporters, as well as the obvious memorialization of a tragic loss of life.