Mason Mount: United ace on inspiring Old Trafford pre-match ritual | OneFootball

Manchester United believed that they had managed a coup by convincing Chelsea to part ways with Mason Mount in the summer of 2023. However, three years on, fans have been left disappointed by the Englishman’s struggles at the Theatre of Dreams.

Mount rose through the ranks at Stamford Bridge before breaking into the senior side. He was a regular feature for the Blues, playing a key role in their Champions League triumph in 2021, and subsequently winning the club’s Player of the Season award.

The Englishman was influential the following campaign as well, winning the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup, and was once again voted Chelsea’s Player of the Season. However, he endured a dip in form in the 2022/23 campaign and the London giants ultimately opted to cash in on him.

Unfortunately, Mount has missed 58 games for United since arriving at the Theatre of Dreams, and it is safe to say that the move has not lived up to expectations. However, the player was highly rated by former head coach Ruben Amorim and did enjoy an extended run in the team under him.

Mount’s mini-resurgence under Ruben Amorim

Amorim was in charge of 63 games for United and Mount featured in 37 of them, registering six goals and one assist. For context, the Englishman managed just one goal and one assist from 25 games under Erik ten Hag.

Mount’s versatility made him a fine fit in the Portuguese head coach’s 3-4-3 system, where he operated in midfield and in attack. However, the player has registered just two minutes of football from two games under caretaker manager Michael Carrick, with his fitness issues hurting his chances once again.

Mount has registered three goals and one assist in 20 games across competitions this season, 11 of which have been starts.

Mason Mount Stats: 2025/26 Season

Source: Transfermarkt.

While his career has not panned out as expected, the 27 year old remains a key figure for the Red Devils. Mount has now shed light on his pre-match routine for home games.

The impact of the Old Trafford Anthem

Speaking to the club’s media in a recent interview, Mount revealed that he loves the recent tradition of playing John Denver’s ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’ just ahead of kick-off at Old Trafford. He said: “Yeah, I love it! Everyone together, just before the game, that [song] comes on. Even when I’m on the pitch, I find myself kind of singing the song and it’s in my head.”

United skipper Bruno Fernandes and other senior players reportedly played a key role in initiating the tradition ahead of kick-off, which has become an instant hit. Fans have adapted the lyrics of the iconic song to: “Take me home, United Road, to the place, I belong. To Old Trafford, to see United, take me home, United Road!”

Mount went on to reveal how the anthem helps him prepare for the home games. He says: “As soon as you hear it come on, you’re like, ‘Yeah, it’s game time’. Bruno [Fernandes] and a few of the leadership group, H [Harry Maguire], I think Heats [Tom Heaton] was involved, they chose the song. So yeah, I think it’s gone down really well.”

Amad Diallo revealed earlier this year that the song is a favourite of the United players as well.

Final Thoughts

United fans will be eager to hear the Champions League anthem play at the Theatre of Dreams next season, with qualification for the coveted tournament now a real possibility. However, there’s no denying that ‘Country Roads’ has already etched itself into the hearts of Red Devils fans worldwide.

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