Georgie and Archie are dancing to our song

Written by: Simon Rix
Photographs by: Lee Brown

A famous comeback against a promotion rival, Archie Gray’s first (ish) goal and Bamford’s solo celebration. It’s a perfect night. Even West Stand D12 is standing, singing, going fucking mental. Moments like these at Elland Road aren’t even a once in a season phenomena. I think our fans are right up there with the best, but the number of times I’ve been there with all four sides of the ground bouncing, I can probably count on my fingers (and maybe a couple of toes). Then someone, somewhere, decides to play I Predict A Riot.

After the game I got hundreds of messages from all over the world, congratulating me and asking what it felt like. The truth is, I was really really nervous. Part of me was delighted to have some small part in this moment, but part of me was wondering — what if it spoils it? Would people prefer to hear Marching On Together, or Status Quo? And fucking hell, this first verse is longer than I remember. Who’s idea was that? Finally we get to the first chorus and the roof comes off. I can relax. Georgie and Archie are dancing to our song. All is good, this is amazing.

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