why do brentford sing hey jude

Brentford fans sing "Hey Jude" by The Beatles because it became a beloved anthem at Brentford's stadium starting in the late 1960s. The tradition began when Peter Gilham, the club’s stadium announcer since 1968, played the song on the PA system for his girlfriend Judy, who was affectionately called Jude. The fans embraced the song, replacing "Hey Jude" with "Brentford" in the chorus, and it quickly became a cherished and unifying anthem symbolizing the passion and community spirit of Brentford supporters. The song's soaring and easy-to- sing chorus makes it ideal for large groups, and it has been part of Brentford's matchday atmosphere for decades, continuing strongly into their Premier League era.