With Status Quo involved in the recording of the track, it was decided that the band's 1988 single "Burning Bridges" would form the basis of the song, with altered lyrics to suit the Manchester United theme. The single was released on 18 April 1994, four weeks before the 1994 FA Cup Final.
Given Status Quo's involvement in the track's creation, it was decided that their 1988 single "Burning Bridges" would be the primary basis for the song, with adapted lyrics to fit the Manchester United theme. The single was released on April 18, 1994, just before the highly anticipated 1994 FA Cup Final.