“Smooth Criminal” in the stands: Leeds fans are upset… Michael Jackson, Burnley coach

In football, the English are undoubtedly the best in a very specific area: songs and chambering. So, when we appoint a manager called Michael Jackson, as the Burnley club did earlier in the week, we know what we are exposing ourselves to.

Burnley already relegated

While the club is already condemned to relegation to the Championship, Michael Jackson failed to cause an electric shock in his group and was unable to avoid defeat for the first match he managed. Indeed, this Friday May 1, the Clarets lost 3-1 against Leeds United.

After the final whistle, the stadium DJ blasted “Smooth Criminal” over the stadium speakers, a hit by its American namesake and pop star. Enough to delight the Leeds supporters, who ended up singing the chorus all in unison. Chambering in pure British style.