Denys E. W. Jones
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Denys E. W. Jones published a poem on the site Football Poets 4 days ago
Do you recall Everton back in the day?
In years long gone by, before Ninety-Five?Up front we had men who could stick it away,
Like Bill Dean, Bob Latchford, McKenzie and Gray.Our midfielders shone […]
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Denys E. W. Jones published a poem on the site Football Poets 2 months ago
Back when I lived in Blighty,
And went to football Grounds,
I’d sometimes hear a mocking chant
Around the place resound:“You’re supposed to be at home.”
Away fans they would sing,
When their team was two […] -
Denys E. W. Jones published a poem on the site Football Poets 3 months ago
Selling to survive is an art.
Some clubs do it exceptionally well.They flog their star player for a princely sum,
Then unearth two nuggets that make their Ground hum.
Two young, bright prospects who […] -
Denys E. W. Jones published a poem on the site Football Poets 3 months ago
The whole week long we trained hard for this match.
We practised corners, throw-ins, penalties.
And free kicks too, from fifteen, twenty yards.
Next came an hour of dribbling around cones,
To make sure […] -
Denys E. W. Jones published a poem on the site Football Poets 4 months ago
Well I don’t know why we’re feeling this fright,
But it’s clear that something ain’t quite right.
And our noses feel so out of joint,
Three games played and not a single point!
Clowns in the Boardroom, […] -
Denys E. W. Jones published a poem on the site Football Poets 5 months ago
When I was just a little boy,
I asked my mother who I’d support.
Would it be Villa, Leeds or Man U?
Here is her proud retort:“Que sera sera,
Whatever will be will be.
You’re gonna be a Toffee, […] -
Denys E. W. Jones published a poem on the site Football Poets 6 months ago
Two nations went to Germany
In search of Silverware.
Now read these lines of poetry
To see how they both fared.The Scots played with true grit and pride,
But they could not progress.
Their fans […] -
Denys E. W. Jones published a poem on the site Football Poets 7 months ago
We’ve had the Premier League Campaign,
Plus two domestic Cups.
Three European Tournaments,
Now isn’t that enough?No, we have not yet had our fill,
Our thirst is still not slaked.
There’s more to […] -
Denys E. W. Jones published a poem on the site Football Poets 8 months ago
Man City won the Premier League,
Their fourth one in a row!
And they have won much more besides,
From strength to strength they go.But judging by this dear website,
The world would hardly know it. […] -
Denys E. W. Jones commented on a poem on Football Poets 9 months ago
Nice work, Joe. You were quick off the mark with that! Good one from Richard Williams too I see.
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Denys E. W. Jones commented on a poem on Football Poets 9 months ago
Thanks Joe,
you might like to write a poem yourself on the same subject… -
Denys E. W. Jones published a poem on the site Football Poets 9 months ago
“Twenty-five percent possession?
Doesn’t sound that much.
Twenty-five percent possession?
Surely not enough.
Twenty-five percent possession?
Reckon we’ll need more.
Let the Red Shirts hog the ball, […] -
Denys E. W. Jones published a poem on the site Football Poets 9 months ago
There was a lack of football on TV.
So you invented the Champions League.
But now your players are so tired you say.
Wheeze is to scrap FA Cup match replays.Chop, change, tinker and tweak.
When will […] -
Denys E. W. Jones published a poem on the site Football Poets 9 months ago
You take ten points off.
You give four points back.
Off, back, off, back,
You hang ’em on a rack.
You do the Hokey Cokey,
And you turn around,
Is that what it’s all about?You take two more off. […]
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Denys E. W. Jones published a poem on the site Football Poets 10 months ago
The forecast isn’t too good today –
The sky is o’ercast and grey.
By three pm ’twill be bucketing down,
‘Least that’s what the weathermen say.
But my favourite team is playing at home,
And there are […] -
Denys E. W. Jones published a poem on the site Football Poets 10 months ago
When Dominic finds the Net again, hurrah, hurrah,
We’ll give him a stand’ ovation then, hurrah, hurrah.
We’ll all beg for his autograph,
And a selfie, and we’ll share a laugh,
And we’ll be all smiles […] -
Denys E. W. Jones published a poem on the site Football Poets a year ago
You take ten points off.
You give four points back.
Off, back, off, back,
You shake ’em in a sack.
You do the Hokey Cokey,
And you turn around,
Is that what it’s all about?26/2/24
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Denys E. W. Jones published a poem on the site Football Poets a year ago
It’s our first season back in the Top Flight,
Our learning curve’s still pretty steep.
We’re keeping our heads above water,
But sometimes said water’s too deep.Atalanta paid visit on Sunday,
Came […] -
Denys E. W. Jones published a poem on the site Football Poets a year ago
We cried “Bring on the Hatters!”
We thought “Already won.”
But Luton Town would not lie down,
Defeated us two-one.
So out of the Cup we crash.
Our Silverware hopes are in tatters.
Note to selves should […] -
Denys E. W. Jones published a poem on the site Football Poets a year ago
At Selhurst Park they sent Dom off,
Though it was ne’er a foul.
They’re threat’ning yet more points to dock,
They kick us when we’re down.But we are made of steely stuff,
We’ve got hairs on our […] - Load More
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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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10th July 2024 at 6:07 pm
Hi Crispin,
I don’t know if you’ve see the picture in social media today…
a picture of a teenage Lionel Messi cradling a baby in Africa as part of a photoshoot…. the family had won a lottery to have their baby pictured with him….
the photographer has just revealed that the baby is actually in fact Lamine Yamal!!!!
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26th May 2024 at 2:30 pm
Hi Denys…
Re Man City:
OK it was 20 years ago but Criag Wilson did write this and a few others on them back in 04/05.
BTW I’m more Forest Green Rover since 2014 (and Chelsea) these days . I drum and am a standing season ticket holder .
Best
Crispin
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29th April 2024 at 2:47 pm
Hi Denys,
Yes Richard Williams you’re a brilliant wordsmith, my friend. When I first saw your football poetry I thought it was the superb Guardian sports and music writer. I once had the honour of sitting next to Richard Williams while at the Independent on the sports desk. He writes about music and sport with immense knowledge and authority. I’ve read a couple of Richard’s books recently. Great writer rather like you Richard Williams the Pompey fan. Congratulations on promotion.
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28th April 2024 at 5:59 pm
Thanks Denys. Yes your replay poem was superb.
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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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