Mick Greenaway
Chelsea hool
About Mick Greenaway
Lived 1949 – 1999 (aged 49–50). Mick Greenaway was a British hooligan.
Mick Greenaway (1949–1999) was a famous football fan and die-hard supporter of Chelsea FC.
Raised in Billing Street, near Stamford Bridge, his adoptive father was a Chelsea fan, who introduced him to the club during the glorious 1954-55 season.
He was the creator of the Zigger Zagger chant, and would introduce it to other Chelsea fans to sing following him. He also created the chant 'Ask Old Brown To Tea' from a Chas & Dave song, which started the tradition of Chelsea fans throwing celery onto the pitch.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Mick Greenaway?
Chelsea hool
When was Mick Greenaway born?
Mick Greenaway was born in 1949 in Fulham.
When did Mick Greenaway die?
Mick Greenaway died in 1999.
What was Mick Greenaway's occupation?
Mick Greenaway was a hooligan.
What nationality was Mick Greenaway?
Mick Greenaway was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mick Greenaway. https://biography.guide/mick-greenaway/
MLA: "Mick Greenaway." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mick-greenaway/.
Chicago: "Mick Greenaway." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mick-greenaway/.
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