• WC 2022 Semi Finals
    SF1: MmmmMessi Messi’s magical masterclass… More memorable than most? Mesmeric in front of the masses Mercurial medallist dumbfounds (immoral) host Morocco’s momentum Offers a modicum of optimism – But no amount of heroism Can stop Leo the Magnificent / Messi the Immortal SF2: Maroc Interlock With our hearts The Atlas Lions Underdog scions With the […]
  • WC 2022 QF4: Fine margins
    Sat 10/12/2022 France 2-1 England For me, that was even stevens Two great teams, giving it their all Just what you want When it comes to the very best of football But then…. Where there’s nothing to choose But fine margins…. You want every call To be on the money Nothing funny In terms of […]
  • The jewel from Newell
    Messi, Messi, Messi, Bless he, bless he, bless he Guess he, guess he, guess he Doesn’t need advice from me! And when you draw breath and think about it A misplaced pass from Messi Is about as commonplace as A substantiated sighting of Nessi!
  • WC 2022: Arrest day (a rest day)
    There was a young fella named Bertie Whose predilection didn’t include Gertie(s) He went to Qatar They found him bizarre And now he’s banged up watching CR7 get shirty!
  • WC 2022: Ode to el Capitano…
    Hey Mr Cool don’t be no fool – make sure you give out berate and sharply shout at all those around you whomsoever may confound you; those not pulling their weight; those late – into a tackle; those not prepared, to shackle, their opponents, nor willing to bring the components of work-rate and skill to […]