Slight Thread Drift - An Old Friend (He's sixteen year oder than me) and still a fine fiddler has a simple way to sort out Time Signatures ! If 'Rangers Celtic Rangers Celtic' fits the Rhythm its a Reel in 4/4 time - If its 'Liverpool Everton Liverpool Everton' its in 6/8 - A Jig .
IF it's 'Liverpool Everton Manchester Liverpool Everton Manchester' thats's a Slip Jig in 9/8 .
If 'Everton Derby' fits , then move over Dave Brubeck that's 5/4 !