The Tale of Johnny Giles [Leeds United] lyrics

I know a little Irishman

Who gets the fans excited

I'm glad he left old Manchester

And he came to Leeds United

'Cos Johnny Giles of Ireland

Is the general of United

And if Don Revie had his way

Then Johnny would be knighted

When Johnny takes a penalty

The goalie looks quite sorry

And Billy Bremner dare not look

But he really needn't worry

He puts the ball down on the spot

The goalkeeper is sweatin'

He does his sort of an Irish gig

The ball is in the nettin'

It's Johnny Giles of Ireland

And the general of United

And if Don Revie had his way

Then Johnny would be knighted

(spoken: Oh yes, he sure would)

It must be all the stew he eats

That gives him his endurance

'Cos if you meet him in the street

He'll sell you some insurance

Oh Johnny Giles of Ireland

The general of United

And if Don Revie had his way

Then Johnny would be knighted

And if Don Revie had his way

Then Johnny would be knighted

(spoken: Can you imagine?

"Arise, Sir John - the popper-in of penalties!")