• For Maggie – A Fair Deal
    Women just see twenty-two muddy kits to wash Sweaty men in baggy shorts Disrespect and dirty tackles On a pitch where no manners are taught Women see a round ball Of little consequence Men see an entire world Importance is immense Women hear noise Two tribes shouting abuse Boos, jeers and whistles Only World War […]
  • Sinking with Armbands
    The Captain’s armband, black tourniquet No longer commanding respect Court cases, lies, adultery Perceived decency is wrecked These men represent us, our country Exposed on the pitch, nowhere to hide Three lions on the shirts But no pride Ask children to name our fine captains They say ‘Birdseye, Scarlet, Kirk’ A leader should have more […]
  • Bringing Back Memories
    Bring back the man in black No referees in Josephs many colours Bring back unfit stern physios With only a sponge to make the pain duller Bring back flat caps and rosettes Bring back collections around the pitch Bring back the fans, give them back their game Stop taking the money, ban the rich Bring […]
  • Reality O’Heck
    Hope – crushed like a soggy tissue Football’s back and I thought I’d missed you This season will be no easy cruise I’ve just watched the Championies lose Predictions, new signings – all looking good It just didn’t end how I hoped that it would Norwich City tipped to do really well Our team, on […]
  • It’s Friday and it’s not Crackerjack
    Friday night football comes to Carrow Road New season beckons, all tickets sold Mercy – an early getaway from work Search out freshly washed replica retro shirt Panic rummage to find lucky pants ‘I can’t find anythiing in this house’ the old man rants Off we go, full of excitement and hope A nine month […]