Its origins of the Notts County song are disputed, but many are in agreement that it started in the away end at Gay Meadow on a Tuesday evening in April 1990. Attempting to cement a spot in the old Division Three play-offs, the Magpies, then managed by Neil Warnock, had found themselves two goals down to Shrewsbury Town when a chant – to the tune of On Top of Old Smokey – went up from the home support.
The Shropshire accent making it difficult for them to decipher the exact words, the County fans responded with their own nonsensical version: ‘I Had A Wheelbarrow, The Wheel Fell Off’.
Were it not for what followed, it’s possible the song would have long been forgotten. But within minutes, goals from Tommy Johnson and Kevin Bartlett helped Notts salvage a 2-2 draw. They went unbeaten from that point on, clinching the first of two successive play-off promotions at the end of the season.
And so, the song stuck, becoming synonymous with the club’s ascent to the top flight of English football.
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.
Product details
- 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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