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"'''Thursday Nights, Channel 5'''" is an English [[football chant]] to the tune of "[[Tom Hark]]". It is mainly sung to antagonise supporters of the other team for playing in or dropping into the [[UEFA Europa League]] which, until 2012, was carried domestically on [[Channel 5 (UK)|Channel 5]], with the prime league slot on Thursday evenings.<ref>{{cite news|author=Mark Sweney |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2011/oct/17/itv-uefa-europa-league |title=ITV snatches Europa League from Channel 5 |publisher=Guardian |date=2011-10-17 |accessdate=2012-05-31 |location=London}}</ref> |
"'''Thursday Nights, Channel 5'''" is an English [[football chant]] to the tune of "[[Tom Hark]]". It is mainly sung to antagonise supporters of the other team for playing in or dropping into the [[UEFA Europa League]] which, until 2012, was carried domestically on [[Channel 5 (UK)|Channel 5]], with the prime league slot on Thursday evenings.<ref>{{cite news|author=Mark Sweney |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2011/oct/17/itv-uefa-europa-league |title=ITV snatches Europa League from Channel 5 |publisher=Guardian |date=2011-10-17 |accessdate=2012-05-31 |location=London}}</ref> |
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== History == |
== History == |
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Channel 5 first gained the rights to show UEFA Cup matches in 2008, to commence from |
Channel 5 first gained the rights to show UEFA Cup matches in 2008, to commence from 2009 to 2010 (when the competition was rebranded the Europa League) for three seasons.<ref>{{cite news|author=Ben Dowell |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2008/jun/04/channelfive.sportsrights?INTCMP=SRCH |title=Uefa Cup: Channel Five signs three-year deal |publisher=Guardian |date= 2008-06-04|accessdate=2012-05-31 |location=London}}</ref> Since then, the chant developed and is used to insinuate that the team it is aimed at is playing in a less prestigious competition to the [[UEFA Champions League]].<ref name=state>{{cite web|url=http://stateofthegame.co.uk/2012/02/16/thursday-nights-channel-5-the-sad-demise-of-the-uefa-cup/ |title=Thursday Nights, Channel 5: The Sad Demise of The UEFA Cup |publisher=Stateofthegame.co.uk |date=2012-02-16 |accessdate=2012-05-31}}</ref> In 2012, Channel 5 did not renew the rights deal to show the Europa League, which then went to [[ESPN (UK)|ESPN]] (now owned by [[BT Sport]]) and [[ITV4]] from the 2012–13 season.<ref>[https://www.uefa.com/insideuefa/news/newsid=1696022.html ]{{dead link|date=August 2022}}</ref> |
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== Usage == |
== Usage == |
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The chant has been directed at clubs such as [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] and Tottenham Hotspur for playing in the Europa League instead of the Champions League.<ref name=state /><ref>{{cite news|author=Rory Smith |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/europa-league/6834429/Liverpool-Everton-and-Fulham-in-good-company-in-Europa-League.html |title=Liverpool, Everton and Fulham in good company in Europa League |publisher=Telegraph |date=2009-12-18 |
The chant has been directed at clubs such as [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] and [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]] for playing in the Europa League instead of the Champions League.<ref name=state /><ref>{{cite news|author=Rory Smith |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/europa-league/6834429/Liverpool-Everton-and-Fulham-in-good-company-in-Europa-League.html |title=Liverpool, Everton and Fulham in good company in Europa League |publisher=Telegraph |date=2009-12-18 |accessdate=2012-05-31 |location=London}}</ref> |
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Before a Europa League match between [[Fulham F.C.|Fulham]] and [[Odense Boldklub|Odense]], [[Football on 5]] presenters [[Jim Rosenthal]] and [[Stan Collymore]] were broadcast singing the chant during a highlights montage.<ref>{{cite |
Before a Europa League match between [[Fulham F.C.|Fulham]] and [[Odense Boldklub|Odense]], ''[[Football on 5]]'' presenters [[Jim Rosenthal]] and [[Stan Collymore]] were broadcast singing the chant during a highlights montage.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://metro.co.uk/2011/12/15/stan-collymore-and-jim-rosenthal-embrace-thursday-nights-channel-5-chant-257007/|title=Stan Collymore and Jim Rosenthal embrace 'Thursday nights, Channel 5' chant|date=15 December 2011}}</ref> Until then, the chant was perceived as having negative connotations towards Channel 5.<ref>{{cite web|last=Marioni |first=Massimo |url=http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/885004-stan-collymore-and-jim-rosenthal-embrace-thursday-nights-channel-5-chant |title=Stan Collymore and Jim Rosenthal embrace 'Thursday nights, Channel 5' chant |publisher=Metro |date=2012-04-20 |accessdate=2012-05-31}}</ref> |
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In 2011, [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]] defender [[Ashley Cole]] shouted "Thursday night, Channel 5" at [[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]] players after Manchester City were knocked out of the Champions League, which almost provoked a fight in the [[Stamford Bridge (stadium)|Stamford Bridge]] tunnel.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Chelsea-Manchester-City-tunnel-row-Ashley-Cole-shouted-Thursday-Nights-Channel-5-at-beaten-rivals-to-spark-post-match-fracas-claim-eye-witnesses-article842562.html |title=Chelsea Manchester City tunnel row: Ashley Cole shouted Thursday Nights Channel 5 at beaten rivals to spark post-match fracas claim eye-witnesses |publisher=Daily Mirror |date=2011-12-13 |accessdate=2012-05-31}}</ref> |
In 2011, [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]] defender [[Ashley Cole]] shouted "Thursday night, Channel 5" at [[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]] players after Manchester City were knocked out of the Champions League, which almost provoked a fight in the [[Stamford Bridge (stadium)|Stamford Bridge]] tunnel.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Chelsea-Manchester-City-tunnel-row-Ashley-Cole-shouted-Thursday-Nights-Channel-5-at-beaten-rivals-to-spark-post-match-fracas-claim-eye-witnesses-article842562.html |title=Chelsea Manchester City tunnel row: Ashley Cole shouted Thursday Nights Channel 5 at beaten rivals to spark post-match fracas claim eye-witnesses |publisher=Daily Mirror |date=2011-12-13 |accessdate=2012-05-31}}</ref> |
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==Response== |
==Response== |
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The chant has also been considered an insult to opposing fans.<ref>{{cite news|author=Andrew Anthony and David Baddiel |url=https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2012/may/05/british-football-scared-of-brains |title=Is British football scared of brains? |publisher=Guardian |date=2008-10-24 |accessdate=2012-05-31 |location=London}}</ref> [[Manchester United]] player |
The chant has also been considered an insult to opposing fans.<ref>{{cite news|author=Andrew Anthony and David Baddiel |url=https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2012/may/05/british-football-scared-of-brains |title=Is British football scared of brains? |publisher=Guardian |date=2008-10-24 |accessdate=2012-05-31 |location=London}}</ref> [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] player [[Patrice Evra]] was said to be embarrassed by the chant's statement of Manchester United playing in the [[2011–12 UEFA Europa League]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Dominic Raynor |url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story/_/id/993145/off-the-ball:-adriano-laid-low-by-post-party-diarrhoea?cc=5739 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120114194243/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story/_/id/993145/off-the-ball:-adriano-laid-low-by-post-party-diarrhoea?cc=5739 |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 14, 2012 |title=Adriano laid low, Utd a laughing stock |publisher=ESPN |date=2011-12-10 |accessdate=2012-05-31}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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[[Category:UEFA Europa League]] |
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Latest revision as of 08:03, 15 July 2024
"Thursday Nights, Channel 5" is an English football chant to the tune of "Tom Hark". It is mainly sung to antagonise supporters of the other team for playing in or dropping into the UEFA Europa League which, until 2012, was carried domestically on Channel 5, with the prime league slot on Thursday evenings.[1]
History
[edit]Channel 5 first gained the rights to show UEFA Cup matches in 2008, to commence from 2009 to 2010 (when the competition was rebranded the Europa League) for three seasons.[2] Since then, the chant developed and is used to insinuate that the team it is aimed at is playing in a less prestigious competition to the UEFA Champions League.[3] In 2012, Channel 5 did not renew the rights deal to show the Europa League, which then went to ESPN (now owned by BT Sport) and ITV4 from the 2012–13 season.[4]
Usage
[edit]The chant has been directed at clubs such as Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur for playing in the Europa League instead of the Champions League.[3][5]
Before a Europa League match between Fulham and Odense, Football on 5 presenters Jim Rosenthal and Stan Collymore were broadcast singing the chant during a highlights montage.[6] Until then, the chant was perceived as having negative connotations towards Channel 5.[7]
In 2011, Chelsea defender Ashley Cole shouted "Thursday night, Channel 5" at Manchester City players after Manchester City were knocked out of the Champions League, which almost provoked a fight in the Stamford Bridge tunnel.[8]
Response
[edit]The chant has also been considered an insult to opposing fans.[9] Manchester United player Patrice Evra was said to be embarrassed by the chant's statement of Manchester United playing in the 2011–12 UEFA Europa League.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ Mark Sweney (2011-10-17). "ITV snatches Europa League from Channel 5". London: Guardian. Retrieved 2012-05-31.
- ^ Ben Dowell (2008-06-04). "Uefa Cup: Channel Five signs three-year deal". London: Guardian. Retrieved 2012-05-31.
- ^ a b "Thursday Nights, Channel 5: The Sad Demise of The UEFA Cup". Stateofthegame.co.uk. 2012-02-16. Retrieved 2012-05-31.
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ Rory Smith (2009-12-18). "Liverpool, Everton and Fulham in good company in Europa League". London: Telegraph. Retrieved 2012-05-31.
- ^ "Stan Collymore and Jim Rosenthal embrace 'Thursday nights, Channel 5' chant". 15 December 2011.
- ^ Marioni, Massimo (2012-04-20). "Stan Collymore and Jim Rosenthal embrace 'Thursday nights, Channel 5' chant". Metro. Retrieved 2012-05-31.
- ^ "Chelsea Manchester City tunnel row: Ashley Cole shouted Thursday Nights Channel 5 at beaten rivals to spark post-match fracas claim eye-witnesses". Daily Mirror. 2011-12-13. Retrieved 2012-05-31.
- ^ Andrew Anthony and David Baddiel (2008-10-24). "Is British football scared of brains?". London: Guardian. Retrieved 2012-05-31.
- ^ Dominic Raynor (2011-12-10). "Adriano laid low, Utd a laughing stock". ESPN. Archived from the original on January 14, 2012. Retrieved 2012-05-31.