A radio station that went viral on Sunday evening have admitted the truth behind the prank call.
Absolute Radio was at the centre of a social media storm after a post went viral on X, formerly known as Twitter. One cheeky football fan had phoned up the station and asked for Joy Division’s smash hit ‘Love Will Tear Us Apart Again’ for his friend Ellan Droad.
The song has been played as the backdrop for Leeds United’s misfortunes down the years – with the Peacocks collapsing in the playoffs yet again on Sunday. However, the radio station have admitted that the clip is actually from last year.
READ MORE: Football fans left baffled as Aaron Ramsdale spotted in Southampton crowd wearing fancy dress
READ MORE: Leeds United fans film themselves sharing Jagermeister between cars on motorway to Wembley
Join the Daily Star’s WhatsApp for the sexiest headlines, showbiz gossip and lots more
The Daily Star is now on WhatsApp and we want you to join us!
Through the app, we’ll send you the sassiest showbiz stories, some naught headline and a seismic smattering of aliens…along with the latest breaking news of course.
To join our community, all you have to do to join is click on this link, select ‘Join Chat’ and you’re in!
No one will be able to see who has sign up and no one can send messages except for the Daily Star team. We also treat our community members to competitions, special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.
If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
In a post on social media they said: “Sorry to ruin everyone’s fun, but this didn’t happen tonight, the audio is actually from over a year ago, the last time Leeds fell apart. The Request Show returns, next Sunday from 6PM.”
“Lies! We’ve fallen apart a few times since then,” one fan joked. While a second responded: “‘The last time Leeds fell apart,’ what have I just read!”
What do you think about the prank call? Let us know in the comments section
(Image: Getty Images)
Leeds’ torrid run at Wembley continued as they were beaten by Southampton in the playoff final. The Saints went into the game having done the double over Leeds during the regular season.
Adam Armstrong netted the only goal of the game, rolling the ball past Illan Meslier – who was between the sticks for Daniel Farke’s side. Leeds quickly ran out of ideas as the clock ticked over the hour mark.
Southampton have now returned to the Premier League at the first time of asking – and they will join Ipswich and Leicester in the top tier next season. Leeds, on the other hand, will have to spend at least one more season away from the glitz and glam of the Prem.