My wife's late Uncle had the best theory I've ever heard about Hull RLFC supporters adopting the cowboy song 'Old Faithful' as their anthem. He would explain "Why! It was the onny bloody record they 'ad and they played it 'ovver and 'ovver again on the loudspeakers so every booger joined in!!!

I think SL's explanation is nearer the reality!

Tirrils Brewery in Cumbria do a fine ale named 'Old Faithful' and the eccentric Scots cyclist Graeme Obree named the bicycle he designed, built and rode to take the world 1 hour record, 'Old Faithful'.

Apart from that, I know nothing on the subject!