A welcome in September and October 2009
In September and October 2009, we welcomed the following new contributors to this site :
Margaret Mitchell
Reece Sparks
Darren Kelly
Phil McNulty
(not sure if that’s the same Phil McNulty – BBC online Football journalist, whose blogs I/we enjoy).
And from the Model English School, we welcome :
Click on the names above to see that person’s poem(s), or browse some selected first efforts below :
Football Crazy
A winding snake of footballs rank and file
All in one colour. All singing one song
Fans surging forward. In crocodile style
invisible forces, convey them along
Strong with belief that this time they’ll win
They enter the fortress ready to fight
Excitement orgasmic, or something akin
The stadiums packed a wondrous sight
Well, the day has been good and the match was close run
But we all leave subdued ‘cos the other team won!!
© margaret mitchell
Terrace Menace
Near post. Well in- Go on ref.
Well in. Good ball-To his feet.
Good ball. Face up- Run them back.
Face up. Again- Bring it out.
Again. Go on- Pass inside.
Go on. Own time- Flag’s up ref.
Own time. Nice one- To his head.
Elbows. Book him- Referee!
Book him. Get off- Go home ref.
Get off. Man on- Push them out.
Man on. Hold him- Play it back.
Hold him. Get up- Come on Sean.
Get up. Handball- It’s a foul.
Handball. Book him- Flag’s up ref .
Book him. Heads up- Push them back.
Heads up. Come on- Referee!
Come on. Our ball- Come on Port.
Our ball. Well in- Come on Port.
Go on Smithy – On your own.
Go on Boothy- Not that way.
Come on Yellows- Go on lads.
He’s well offside- where’s the flag?
Get off liner- Come on Port.
Obstruction ref- What was that?
Get up Nancy- She’s not dead.
Get up Snow White- Referee!
Wake up yellows- Have a dig.
Have a go lads- One of you.
Come on liner- Well out there.
Nice one liner- Our ball lads.
In your own time- Push them out.
Come on Danny-Well in lad.
Well in. Nice cross- Come on boys.
Penalty ref- Referee!
Come on. Our ball- Come on Port
Our ball. Well in- Come on Port
© Phil McNulty
one nil down
Love is wearing ruby red across your chest
When the sea of blue waves across at you in jest
To find your voice when all around you feigns death
To hear the supportive roar with your every breath.
To taste the onions in the air
Reminds you life can be one big fun fair.
Superstition and prayers surround the ground
It’s a pity the ref is as blind as renowned!!
© darren kelly 29.10.09
Was completed after man utd went one nil down at city.
Football Mad
I love football because it makes me happy
I love football because i get to play with my mates
I love football because it gives me a challange
In the football stadium they open up the gates
All the players on the grass
Hurry hurry quickly pass
All the attackers scoring a goal
The opposing team shoot and hit the pole
All the fans shouting around the pitch
All the players whizzing like a witch
When its half time its time to rest
Which team will be the best
Its nealy time to end the game
Which team will win and get the fame
Look at the players doing their skills
I just think that football is brill
© Reece Sparkes
this is my first poem about my favorite sport
Soccer Match
there comes a match
everyone wants to catch
here goes the whistle
every player on a mission
5 minutes gonne nil nil
the game is locked
but no-one frowns
in the 10th
there comes the moment
as a player scores from a dribble
in the 30th
more fun ahead
as they are awarded spotkick
rejoice everywhere
as experts say
what a match!
© rohan bendre
this poem describes the importance of ans and the role played by fans in the sucess of their team.
Editor:Thanks Rohan.Edited it slightly for you.
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Latest Comments
26th April 2024 at 4:46 pm
Nice work, Joe. You were quick off the mark with that! Good one from Richard Williams too I see.
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25th April 2024 at 7:33 pm
Hi Denys,
Thanks mate. I’ll do it now.
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25th April 2024 at 1:56 pm
Thanks Joe,
you might like to write a poem yourself on the same subject…
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23rd April 2024 at 4:03 pm
Hi Denys
With you all the way on the abolition of FA Cup replays. What are they doing to the game?
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23rd April 2024 at 3:59 pm
Hi Crispin,
Yes sorry mate. Villa are still in Europe. Mistake rectified.
Cheers
Joe
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20th April 2024 at 12:04 pm
Hi Joe
Shouldn’t your title read your poem Farewell Europe England to everyone exccept Aston Villa ?
I know you mention them in your poem , but I do feel sorry for Villa re the national press .
Largely ignored. the hype was was all about Man City & Arsenal with a bit of a nod to the Hammers..but hardly a mention of Villa..
So well done to them
C
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19th March 2024 at 8:00 am
Hi Crispin. Chris Sutton on the radio has gone for a Chelsea v Coventry final. As we know anything can happen in the Cup, and I reckon we can go to the final.
We’re still in with a chance of the play offs too, so lots to go for.
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19th March 2024 at 7:41 am
Hey Kev
Let the masses drool over their odds on City v Unted Final, but who knows how pressure can hit.
Cov and Chels will be rightly labelled as having no chance..but hey …stranger things have happened..
so Chelsea v Coventry…that’s the Final for us!
Best
C
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29th January 2024 at 10:03 pm
Hi Crispin,
How are you doing mate? Yes, you’re probably right but hey football is all about emotion and passion and I just love writing about the game. I try to keep my poetry to a reasonable length but there’s so much to write about the game and its literature just lends itself naturally to poetry. Sometimes I just get completely carried and I do apologise for the length of my poetry but it’s a great thrill to be associated with Football Poets.
Cheers mate
Joe
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10th January 2024 at 7:52 pm
You’re right of course Joe but…..it’s actually more of a big welcome break for everyone who is not into Premier League ..I’m talking fans of EFL National League and below…..
Btw …is this actually your longest poem ever !?
Best
Crispin
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