Dennis Swift
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Dennis Swift published a poem on the site Football Poets 14 years ago
He`s a cracking lad is Fabrice but he`s got a lot to learn
And a certain part of his game is a cause for some concern
He wins the ball from opponents then tries a shot from far
But every time Muamba shoots the […] -
Dennis Swift published a poem on the site Football Poets 14 years ago
Big Phil had an idea that no one could ignore
His mind’s been working overtime to make the Reebok roar.
Not happy with the atmosphere he`d give anything a try
He may well get a Wembley song courtesy of M […] -
Dennis Swift published a poem on the site Football Poets 16 years ago
Our fans are frustrated and are blowing a fuse
Message boards closed through expressing ones views
One person in question is the man at the helm
Who`s inflicted more poison than a rotten Dutch Elm.Megsons the […]
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Dennis Swift published a poem on the site Football Poets 16 years ago
A chance for something new
coz forwards are very few
what will Fabio do,
then call up Kevin DaviesCarlton Cole he cannot play,
he’s hurt himself today,
I sincerely hope and pray
he calls up Kevin […] -
Dennis Swift published a poem on the site Football Poets 16 years ago
It`s getting too expensive whilst following your team
The football played at the Reebok just makes me wanna scream
Im sick of boring football because they never entertain
I cannot wait till summer and the end of […] -
Dennis Swift published a poem on the site Football Poets 20 years ago
Our fans are so delighted with a great Old Trafford night
As the wanderers topple United with another Nolan strike
The 77th minute that no white can forget
A big mistake by beckham and the ball was in the net […] -
Dennis Swift published a poem on the site Football Poets 21 years ago
I posted my form at the wanderers request
And still no reply, im going to protest
I`ll phone them and myther them I`ll become such a pestI posted last Tuesday I thought Id be early
And thought distribution […] -
Dennis Swift published a poem on the site Football Poets 21 years ago
I posted my form at the wanderers request
And still no reply, im going to protest
I`ll phone them and myther them I`ll become such a pestCOZ I STILL AINT GOT TICKETS
I posted last Tuesday I thought Id be […]
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Dennis Swift published a poem on the site Football Poets 22 years ago
As the Towers were demolished at the Stadium of Wembley
Not a dry eye in sight from the fans in assembly
The venue of legends is never no more
But just a mass of old debris that’s strewn on the floor.A new S […]
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Dennis Swift published a poem on the site Football Poets 22 years ago
He`s handed in a transfer request for reasons quite unknown
We knew that all weren’t right with Ricks as performances have shown
Instead he wants to leave us and desert the sinking boat
Well be better off w […] -
Dennis Swift published a poem on the site Football Poets 23 years ago
These magical days of the F A cup when only ten thousand bothered to turn up,
We suppose that’s all the fixture deserves when Sam turned out a team of reserves,
But we earned the chance of another bite and off w […] -
Dennis Swift published a poem on the site Football Poets 23 years ago
SAMS LUCKY UNDERPANTS
I tuned to the radio just by chance,
To hear of big Sams lucky underpants
Ive heard of lucky charms and handkerchiefs
But never a pair of lucky briefsHe says we pick up points when […]
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Dennis Swift published a poem on the site Football Poets 23 years ago
I remember way back to a point of lament
To my days as a lad stood on the embankment
The era of Wyn Davis and the great Freddie Hill
A player who was blessed with ability and skillThe embankment was massive […]
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Dennis Swift published a poem on the site Football Poets 23 years ago
Its stressful being a Bolton fan I cannot seem to rest
I do get so frustrated when they don’t play at their best
It always makes me angry when they go a goal behind
They just cant get to win a game when other r […] -
Dennis Swift published a poem on the site Football Poets 23 years ago
Let us all imagine just what it would be like
If the Wanderers were successful in their premiership plight
A top six place or a European spot
For most of us supporters that would top the lot
But it`s not going to […] -
Dennis Swift published a poem on the site Football Poets 23 years ago
It`s Christmas time and the panic bells chime
As we suffer another defeat
Teams have found out the way in which we now play
As the Wanderers were easily beatWe must be more sure as our passing is poor
Cos we […] -
Dennis Swift published a poem on the site Football Poets 24 years ago
The theatre of dreams turned to horror and screams
Cos Sir Alex got his team selection wrong,
With the team he selected,he thought “three points collected”,
But he found out the wanderers were too strong.The Old […]
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Dennis Swift published a poem on the site Football Poets 24 years ago
These are my thought of a most hated guy,
A spikey haired bstard who`s a pundit at sky,
His views on the Wanderers are strictly one word,
Were rubbish were crap as weve often heard,
He`s slagged us on web sites […] -
Dennis Swift published a poem on the site Football Poets 24 years ago
I went to the Alaves game on Tuesday night,
My stomach was growling I fancied a bite,
As I got to the counter I got a surprise,
£3-40 for two tato pies,
On top of my ticket and car parking fees,
Two pints of weak […] -
Dennis Swift published a poem on the site Football Poets 24 years ago
Here is a poem that’s directed,
To all young supporters that drink,
You may think its all right to get drunk every night
But my poem will make you all think
Cos ive lifted so many beer glasses me back is b […] - Load More
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7th June 2025 at 5:57 pm
Very well put! My recent favourite came when visiting Chesterfield. They have the ‘LMD Vacuum Excavation Stand’.
May be if you’re in the vacuum excavation business, it’s a beautiful sounding name.
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24th May 2025 at 7:19 am
Hi Steve
I’ve come across you before on the live poetry circuit…something I’ve also been involved in since the late 90s at slams, gigs and festivals. Did you ever get to Glasto?
I was also at Swindon when José subbed and berated Kevin in a League Cup game for Chelsea….
Salah as you point out went the same way…
Be interesting to see Kev’s next move?
Best
Crispin
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24th April 2025 at 1:05 pm
Hey Denys..love this
“You may be a miner working down a pit.
You may be a rock star playing sold out gigs.
You may be a fireman putting out a blaze.
You may be an inmate chalking off the days. ”
Not just Dylan but maybe an unintentional nod to and shades of Ian Dury’s enigmatic ‘What A Waste’ rhythmic scanning..eg:
I could be the driver in an articulated lorry
I could be a poet I wouldn’t need to worry
I could be a teacher in a classroom full of scholars
I could be the sergeant in a squadron full of wallahs
What a waste
What a waste
Was lucky enough to meet and interview him twice.
Best wishes from Forest Green to Genoa C
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8th March 2025 at 2:34 pm
Thanks Crispin
I’ve been to FGR a couple of times in the past – great food! Barnet look like they have the NL sewn up for this season, but I wish you well for promotion next season.
Regards, Beth
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11th January 2025 at 8:13 am
TO ADD THIS TO THIS POEM’S COMMENT:WELCOME BACK DAVID MOYES!!!
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27th November 2024 at 5:55 am
‘You’re Supposed To Be At Home’ is an excellent and moving poem Denys.
You start off thinking it’s just about another oft-sung chant, one we personally heard a lot last season throughout our second relegation in a row here at Forest Green(FGR) ! I always love poems where you think they are saying one thing and then they suddenly pull you deeper to somewhere or something else else.
I’m currently helping in a local school for FGR in a voluntary capacity using football to help young students with reading. At an upcoming session we will tackle racism, just like we did in workshops at football schools and grounds when we first started this site 24 years ago. I’m gonna try and weave your poem into a session.
We’ve added it to the Anti- Racism/Kick It Out section under Crispin’s Corner.
Best C
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26th November 2024 at 1:59 pm
Great poem and great to see you back Wyn.
Don’t leave it so long next time my friend!
More please.
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13th September 2024 at 6:14 pm
Welcome to Football Poets Beth
Great evocative poem Beth….
More please !
Haiku always welcome.
Hope we (FGR) get to play you again soon
Best
Crispin
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26th July 2024 at 6:25 pm
Great poem Mike Bartram. Eddie was a legend, affectionately known in Liverpool as, “the first hooligan.” Even the hoolies were well dressed in those days. The amazing thing was he was only 26 when that picture was taken. He’d played for Everton youth team and was well known to the players. He never got arrested. They threw him out and he climbed back in, just in time for Derek Temples winner.
I used the picture of him being tackled to the ground on the front cover of my book, “Once Upon a rhyme in Football.” It’s worth looking on youtube and finding the re-enactment of the Wembley scene. Frank Skinner and Baddiel went around to Eddies home in the 1990’s and acted it out on the green outside. It’s hilarious, especially all the effort they put in to get Eddie sober enough to shoot the scene.
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