On The Ball, City” (sometimes abbreviated ‘OTBC’ in writing) is a football chant sung by fans of Norwich City F.C. It has been described as the world’s oldest football chant still in use today.
The song is in fact older than the club itself having probably been penned for Norwich Teachers or Caley’s FC in the 1890s, and used by clubs such as Swifians and Norwich CEYMS before being adopted by Norwich City. The writer of the song is often attributed to Albert T Smith who became a director of Norwich City in 1905 after the club was founded in 1902, and the song was adopted by fans of the club. It is sung pre-match at Carrow Road and throughout the games that Norwich City play, home and away. Although the first use of the tune and song is disputed, it may have been adopted by 1902 and it remains in use today in part if not the whole.
Our football song prints
Our hand designed prints celebrate the glory days of football characterised by memorable events and legendary players. This song has been sung by generations of fans and is now captured in this fine quality product.
All our prints are made to order. Hand cut and finished in the UK on 250gsm paper, this award-winning paper delivers a beautiful print which is colour guaranteed and light proof for 80 years so will last for generations to come.
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- A2 (594 x 420mm / 23.4 x 16.5in)
- Printed on 250gsm paper
- Outstanding print quality and rich colour reproduction
- Guaranteed lightproof for 80 years
- Your print comes unframed
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