Newcastle United fans turned a 1977 disco classic into the soundtrack of their 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on August 29, 2026, singing “Jaissle, I Can Boogie” from the away end of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The chant honors head coach Matthias Jaissle, who won his first Premier League game as Newcastle’s manager. Its simple melody and repeated chorus allowed thousands of traveling fans to sing it together throughout the match and during the post-game celebrations.
Absolutely class pic.twitter.com/6vwu0j3hdK
— abs✨ (@abbey1892) August 29, 2026
The chant is based on the Baccara classic, with supporters chanting by slightly changing the original song’s lyrics,
Oh Jaissle, I can boogie
Oh Jaissle, I can boogie
Sean Steur and Malick Thiaw,
Woltemade!
Lewis Miley!
Harvey Barnes!
The original song was called “Yes Sir, I Can Boogie” by Baccara, was a Spanish flamenco duo formed in 1977 by María Mendiola and Mayte Mateos.
Before signing with RCA, the pair was discovered performing traditional dances for tourists in the Canary Islands.
Working with producers Rolf Soja and Frank Dostal, they created a distinct sound that blended string arrangements, breathy harmonies, and Spanish-accented vocals.
“Yes Sir, I Can Boogie” became an international hit, peaking at No. 1 in the United Kingdom, West Germany, Sweden, Belgium, and Switzerland. It sold over 16 million copies worldwide and became one of the most popular singles by an all-female group.
The song later gained a strong football connection through the Scotland National Football Team. It became an unofficial anthem around Euro 2020 after Scottish players were filmed singing and dancing to it to celebrate their qualification.
The video went viral, and the disco track became a popular football chant in the United Kingdom. Newcastle fans borrowed from the existing football association rather than inventing a completely new musical concept.
When Jaissle was appointed Newcastle manager in August 2026, fans immediately noticed that his surname matched the song’s opening. Fans began changing “Yes Sir” to “Jaissle” on social media, and the chant spread from online jokes to the stadium within days.
Oh Jaissle, I can boogie 🕺 pic.twitter.com/nFrpa8p9w5
— Memecastle United (@Memecastle_Utd) August 1, 2026
Thousands of traveling Newcastle fans sang the new version during the club’s pre-season trip to Valencia before incorporating it into the regular season.
The chant also includes a player roll-call, which connects Jaissle to several of his players: Sean Steur, Malick Thiaw, Nick Woltemade, Lewis Miley, and Harvey Barnes.
The names include new recruits, academy talent, and established players, giving the song a broader focus than just congratulating the manager.
The chant gained traction at Tottenham after Newcastle put on a disciplined defensive performance and won thanks to second-half goals from Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa.
As Spurs fans began to leave, the Newcastle away section continued to sing, turning the end of the game into a celebration.
Meanwhile the original song’s lyrics of these fan chants’ lines were,
Yes sir, I can boogie
But I need a certain song
I can boogie, boogie woogie
All night long
Jaissle was already aware that supporters were preparing a song for him.
🎶 Jaissle, I can boogie! 🎶
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) August 11, 2026
Newcastle's new boss Matthias Jaissle has already been told about the chant the Magpies' fans have for him! 😄 pic.twitter.com/0f8QbXlHYw
During his unveiling, he joked that his social media “spies” had warned him about it, and he claimed to have heard the chant once.
After his first Premier League victory, he had a proper celebration with thousands of Newcastle fans singing his name.
The result has given Newcastle a new manager chant based on a song already well-known in football culture, with “Jaissle, I Can Boogie” now synonymous with the beginning of his reign.
