The Wealdstone Raider
The Wealdstone Raider | |
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| File:Wealdstone Raider.jpeg Still image from the original video. | |
| Born | Gordon Hill |
| Years active | 2014–present |
The Wealdstone Raider (real name Gordon Hill)[1] is an English Internet celebrity and meme. A supporter of Wealdstone F.C., he came to attention due to a viral video of him heckling opposing supporters at Whitehawk F.C. in March 2013 with phrases such as "You want some?" and "You've got no fans".[2] Hill claims to have been under the influence of alcohol during this heckling.[2]
Music Career
2014: Got No Fans
The Daily Mirror started a campaign to get him to Christmas number one, which the Raider obliged to by recording a single called "Got No Fans" of which the royalties go to charities including the Great Ormond Street Hospital.[1] He claims to have raised £3,000 for charity by charging fans £2 for a photo with him.[2] User-made memes featuring the Raider include him heckling singer James Blunt and football reporter Chris Kamara.[2] Hill has an agent who takes bookings for him to appear at nightclubs and events.[3]
Discography
Singles
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK | |||
| 2014 | "Got No Fans" | — | Non-album single |
References
- ^ a b Innes, Richard (12 December 2014). "EXCLUSIVE! The Wealdstone Raider's Christmas single: look out Simon Cowell". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 13 December 2014.
- ^ a b c d Gibbs, Thom. "The very best of the Wealdstone Raider". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 13 December 2014.
- ^ "Internet sensation The Wealdstone Raider is 'in talks to appear on Celebrity Big Brother'". Eurosport. 12 December 2014. Retrieved 13 December 2014.