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Super Silkmen

by Glass Ankle

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about

A song born out of burning passion for a football club on the brink of extinction: Glass Ankle songwriter, Greg was in despair as Macclesfield Town FC were wound up in the High Court. In the face of the devastation, he channelled his thoughts and feelings to create a song that communicated what The Silkmen meant to him. The song was called “Save Our Silkmen”, and a demo was released in October which was well received by fellow fans struggling to process their beloved club's demise.

Around three weeks later, local businessman, Rob Smethurst purchased the club, rebranding it as Macclesfield FC in the process. Macc were saved and are now due to restart in the 10th tier of English Football! Spurred on by the supporter's response to the song, Greg decided to still go ahead and record a more polished version with tweaked lyrics to reflect the new sense of optimism.

Super Silkmen is the result. All proceeds from streams and downloads to be given to the Silkmen Supporters Trust as we embark on our new beginning.

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Standing London Road in the sun
Whistle blows and the game has begun
Listening to the Star Lane End drum
Got the feeling a goal’s going to come
Blue and white fills our eyes and our ears
Joining in the with the ooh's and the cheers
Maccy Maccy we want you to score
Oh Maccy Maccy it’s you we adore

We won’t stop singing
Won’t stop fighting on
for the SUPER SILKMEN

Keep the faith
Against all odds
Our club forever SUPER SILKMEN
SUPER SILKMEN

Pie and pint at the stroke of half time
The fact there’s no ‘tommy’ sauce is a crime
Tannoy crackles with rival game news
As long as Crewe, Alty, and Stockport lose!
'Beat the Keeper' with Roary the Lion
Has the kids lining up with massive smiles
Constantly punching above our weight
This is why Macclesfield Town is so great!

We won’t stop singing
Won’t stop fighting on
for the SUPER SILKMEN

Keep the faith
Against all odds
Our club forever SUPER SILKMEN
SUPER SILKMEN

Tinno
Butcher
Ryan Price
To Burry
Fitzy
Danny Whit
To Woody
Pilks
Keith Alexander
Jalal
Tipton
Sammy Mac
To Durkan
Byrney
Efe Sodj
To Adams
Lambert
Gil Prescott
To Parkin
Edwards
Phil Power
Sir John Askey

We won’t stop singing
Won’t stop fighting on
for the SUPER SILKMEN

Keep the faith
Against all odds
Our club forever SUPER SILKMEN

We won’t stop singing
Won’t stop fighting on
for the SUPER SILKMEN

‘Clock’s run down
No time to waste
It’s now or never, SUPER SILKMEN
SUPER SILKMEN, SUPER SILKMEN.

credits

released March 12, 2021
“Super Silkmen” was recorded and mixed by Greg Jackson at home and at Cutthroat 2 in Stockport. It was mastered by Andy “Hippy” Baldwin (The Who, Oasis, Interpol) at Metropolis Studios in London.

All instruments were performed by Greg apart from backing vocals supplied by Tony Jackson (Dad), Janet Jackson (Mum), Tom Jackson (Cousin), Matthew Boycott-Garnett, Sue Nicholls, Andy Worth, Sean Worth, John Souness, and Dean Holmes.

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