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Southampton fans re-release Europa League song that will leave you cringing with laughter

The Red Stripez have re-released the "Southampton in Europa" ahead of the Saints hosting Sparta Prague on September 15

SOUTHAMPTON fans will be hoping their Europa League campaign is remembered more than just for the release of this song.

The Red Stripez have re-released what they call the 'only song celebrating Southampton Football Club's entry into the 2016 UEFA Europa League'.

The beginning of the video sees the Southampton fans championing their side
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The beginning of the video sees the Southampton fans championing their sideCredit: Red Stripez
Even the catering staff get a feature in the video, joining in the enthusiasm
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Even the catering staff get a feature in the video, joining in the enthusiasmCredit: Red Stripez

While that may be the case, it is possibly one that once you've heard once, you won't forget.

Written and performed by James Knights and Mark Lawrence, who actually form part of different bands on the Hampshire circuit, the track is as cheesy as it could potentially be "catchy".

The pair actually released a similar ditty ahead of The Saints' Europa Cup 2015/16 campaign - which ended rather abruptly with a play-off round defeat to FC Midtjylland.

Club legend Matt Le Tissier makes a welcome appearance in the Red Stripez song
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Club legend Matt Le Tissier makes a welcome appearance in the Red Stripez songCredit: Red Stripez
A host of club legends feature in the charity single, including former goalkeeper Paul Jones
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A host of club legends feature in the charity single, including former goalkeeper Paul JonesCredit: Red Stripez
And the airport also gets some worth exposure, with them being one of the big supporters of the charity song
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And the airport also gets some worth exposure, with them being one of the big supporters of the charity songCredit: Red Stripez

But far from be disheartened, the Red Stripez are back. And with all proceeds from the sales (it is available on Spotify and iTunes) going to charity, there may be some logic behind the purchase.

The beginning of the video whizzes around the city of Southampton, before coming to a stop outside St Mary's Stadium with the "We march on" logo for Europe merged in.

Knights and Lawrence then really give it some, as they are filmed outside and inside the stadium showing their enthusiasm for "Southampton in Europa".

Afetr featuring some of the catering also showing their supports, the lyrics kick in: "Fonte at the back, Shane Long in attack, Redmond up the wing, everybody sing, Liebherr takes us higher, Liebherr takes us higher, Liebherr takes us, Liebherr takes us... Southampton in Europa."

The lyrics continue in similar vein throughout, with seemingly much more enthusiasm given to the pair's dancing than the words.

The two Southampton fans really give it their all in celebrating the club's return to the Europa League
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The two Southampton fans really give it their all in celebrating the club's return to the Europa LeagueCredit: Red Stripez
The pair then travel around various famous signs around their city singing the ode to the club
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The pair then travel around various famous signs around their city singing the ode to the clubCredit: Red Stripez
The track was originally released for last season's Europa League campaign, that ended almost before it begun
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The track was originally released for last season's Europa League campaign, that ended almost before it begunCredit: Red Stripez

Southampton Airport features, as do Saints fans. But perhaps one of the biggest names to feature in the video is Saints legend Matt Le Tissier, as well as ex-goalkeeper Paul Jones.

The video has recieved some positive feedback since it was shared on social media. Southampton Airport say they hope it "makes it to number one", while "Picture Southampton" writes on Twitter that it is a "catchy tune, cheesy and has a dad dancing around Southampton".

If you wish to buy the single, with all money going to charity, click .

 

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