'We're on our way': Leeds United couple create anthem to celebrate club's FA Cup semi-final in almost 40 years

A dedicated duo have written an anthem to support Leeds United ahead of their first FA Cup semi-final in almost 40 years.

Michael and Beth Pyle, both 29, created We’re on Our Way (to Wembley) in tribute to the football club’s success ahead of their semi-final match against Chelsea at Wembley this Sunday (April 26) at 3pm.

The song is created to the tune of I’m on My Way by The Proclaimers and was initially inspired by when Michael and Bethan watched Leeds United play Norwich City last month at Elland Road.

“We were at the Norwich game and on the way back, I don’t know why, I just went ‘I’m on my way to Wembley with Farke and the boys,’” Beth told the Yorkshire Evening Post.

“Michael said it could be a good chant so we wrote the first verse and sent it into the Square Ball Members’ Show.”

The Square Ball podcast played the song on their show and said that the song reminded them of football club singles from the “good old days”.

Inspired by the feedback, Michael and Beth decided to turn their chant into a complete song.

Michael said: “I was giddy when the podcast played it because we’ve been listening to the Square Ball for years and years.

“Hearing those guys respond well to the first verse is what spurned us on to record the whole thing.”

The pair filmed a music video alongside friends last Saturday as Leeds United won 3-0 in their Premier League match against Wolves.

Michael from Morley, is a “born and bred” Leeds United fan, and began supporting the club at an early age.

Beth from Southport meanwhile, became a fan when she first started dating Michael in 2019, the same time as Bielsa’s promotion season.

“I was a football fan in-waiting and then Michael introduced me to Leeds and I fell in love with the team and the spirit of the club,” Beth said.

As dedicated fans, Michael and Beth are “excited” travelling to Wembley Stadium this weekend to watch Leeds play their first FA Cup semi-final since 1987.

Michael said: “This is the first time in my lifetime we’ve played in an FA Cup semi-final

“It feels like a privilege to even be here punching above what we’d expected to be at.

“The 50-50 blue and white split in the stadium is going to look amazing in the sun and I think Leeds fans will be well up for cheering every tackle and winding Chelsea fans up.”

So far, Michael and Beth’s Leeds United song has quickly garnered attention, attracting over 1,000 YouTube views in just two days.

The pair are blown away by the support for their song and they hope the “dream continues” by Leeds United beating Chelsea in tomorrow’s match.

Beth said: “We weren’t thinking it was going to be a well-made thing.

“This isn’t the start of a YouTube career, it’s more like here’s the silly thing we’ve done.”

Michael added: “We just hope people enjoy the silliness and the fun of the song.

“We had fun making it and we hope people have fun listening to it.”