“Isak’s a c**t, Ole Ole”: The Leeds–Newcastle Chant That Hijacked Elland Road

An impressionist-style painting of Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak

“Isak’s a c**t, Ole Ole”: The Leeds–Newcastle Chant That Hijacked Elland Road

Leeds 0–0 Newcastle | Elland Road • August 30, 2025

Soccer Chants & Songs • 31 Aug 2025 •

Language warning: This post quotes explicit chants heard at Elland Road. We asterisk out slurs, but the spirit (and volume) remain intact.

Watch: Away end belts out the chant

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Chant Lyrics

“Isak’s a c**t, ole, ole, ole…
Isak’s a c**t, ole, ole, ole…”

Heard from the Newcastle away end during the Leeds v Newcastle match at Elland Road (Aug 30, 2025).

What happened (and why it blew up)

Elland Road hosted a scrappy 0–0 between Leeds United and Newcastle United. The football wasn’t memorable; the soundtrack was. Newcastle’s away end turned on striker Alexander Isak with a blunt chant (above), while home fans had their own needle for Nick Pope (“England’s number six”).

Why they sang that

This wasn’t random terrace mischief. The chant is a direct reaction to the Isak saga: supporters are fuming because he has refused to play/re-sign and is currently sitting out while pushing for a move. In other words, it’s protest-in-song — frustration with a star who, in fans’ eyes, walked away from the shirt.

• Trigger: Ongoing standoff — Isak sitting out, no new deal, transfer exit talk.
• Tune: Built off the terrace-friendly “Ole Ole” cadence, easy for a whole end to catch.
• Tone: Not clever wordplay — deliberately blunt to make the point heard on TV mics.

Reactions & ripple effects

Clips hit social feeds within minutes, turning a tame nil-nil into a viral terrace moment. As ever in English football, the line between witty banter and too-far gets stress-tested in real time. For Newcastle’s away following, this was catharsis-by-chorus amid a messy striker standoff; for neutrals, it’s the latest example of how quickly chants reflect off-field drama.

Timeline & receipts

1. Summer 2025: Contract deadlock and exit talk grow; Isak stops featuring, with reports of refusing to play.
2. Aug 30, 2025 (Elland Road): Chant aimed at Isak caught on multiple fan videos; match finishes 0–0.
3. Same match: Leeds supporters’ “England’s number six” jibe at Nick Pope adds to the soundtrack.

Match facts & sourcing

• Match report & result: Leeds 0–0 Newcastle (Aug 30, 2025).
• Context: widely shared fan clips + reporting of Isak sitting out during transfer/contract impasse.

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