However it is unlikely that Bastard was the inspiration for the chant; it was not documented whether he wore black while refereeing, and football chants did not include verbal aggression towards officials until the 1960s, long after Bastard had died.
Bastard was the inspiration for the chant. However it is unlikely this. It was not documented. He wore black while refereeing. Football chants did not include verbal aggression towards officials until the 1960s. Bastard had died.