Denys E. W. Jones
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Denys E. W. Jones published a poem on the site Football Poets 10 months ago
The Toffees have unearthed a Diamond,
Playing in the Swedish League.
“Or maybe the Norwegian one?”
“No, Danish, I believe.”He’s built like that proverbial House
That’s made of solid brick.
A man for […] -
Denys E. W. Jones commented on a poem on Football Poets 11 months ago
Thanks Gacina,
I still have not come back down to earth myself either. Also, as I wrote in my footnotes, I loved your Lineker quote poem… short, sweet and to the point. COYB, NSNO, etc…
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Denys E. W. Jones published a poem on the site Football Poets 11 months ago
Guv’nor plonked a Big Screen in a London Jail,
Inmates gathered round, they had no wine or ale.
Only wheatgrass, tea or coffee they could sup,
But my, you shoulda seen ’em lap that Final Up!Let’s […]
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Denys E. W. Jones published a poem on the site Football Poets 11 months, 1 week ago
Until thirteen, disliked Footee!
Perhaps because I played so bad.
Other sports too, the Egg ‘n’ Spoon,
Or weird game played with ball and bat…Came Pubertee, what did I see?
A bunch of blokes chasing a […] -
Denys E. W. Jones published a poem on the site Football Poets 11 months, 4 weeks ago
Well, Peter Osgood was good –
Of Stamford Bridge The King.
But Kenny was more regal,
All Koppites will insist.And then there’s that skilled Belfast Boy,
Whose family name was Best.
Had he been […] -
Denys E. W. Jones published a poem on the site Football Poets 12 months ago
People try to put me down,
Talkin’ ’bout my Coronation.
Just because I wear a crown.
Talkin’ ’bout my Coronation.Then they claim I’m far too old,
Talkin’ ’bout my Coronation.
And I cost my weight […] -
Denys E. W. Jones published a poem on the site Football Poets 12 months ago
Will you come to De Ferrari, will you come?
Not a shadow of a doubt that you’ll have fun.
There’ll be thousands in that Square,
If you have some time to spare,
You should come to De Ferrari, you should […] -
Denys E. W. Jones published a poem on the site Football Poets 1 year ago
Let’s consider certain beers:
Carlsberg Lager,
Watney’s Red Barrel,
DD (K9P).
These brews are quite undrinkable.Now ponder on some other things:
One’s own death,
A Tory win at the next General […] -
Denys E. W. Jones published a poem on the site Football Poets 1 year, 1 month ago
If you think that hungry schoolkids
Do not get enough to eat,
And you’re a famous footballer,
It’s easy – write a tweet.If you reckon Generation Z
Enough books do not read,
And you are a comedian, […] -
Denys E. W. Jones published a poem on the site Football Poets 1 year, 2 months ago
Abraham was set to sacrifice his much-loved son.
The good Lord intervened – Isaac reprieved.
Agamemnon needed wind to sail and conquer Troy.
Iphigenia? A nice gift for the gods!
But some say that a deer w […] -
Denys E. W. Jones published a poem on the site Football Poets 1 year, 2 months ago
An out of work Gaffer named Sean,
Heard his phone ringing early one morn.
He accepted a job at a basket case Club,
Then wished he had never been born. -
Denys E. W. Jones published a poem on the site Football Poets 1 year, 3 months ago
They said we were ungrateful,
When we sacked Allardyce.
And now we’ve fired Frank Lampard –
We really are not nice.But football’s about winning,
We’re hungry for success,
So poor old Frankie had […] -
Denys E. W. Jones published a poem on the site Football Poets 1 year, 3 months ago
Where are we?
Joint Bottom!
Who we with?
With Soton.
Where are we?
Joint Bottom.
Rip it up, start over again.Past glories?
Forgotten!
Finances?
They’re rotten.
Where are we?
Joint Bottom. […] -
Denys E. W. Jones published a poem on the site Football Poets 1 year, 4 months ago
Who wants to lead the Tour de France
Or Fifteen Hundred Metres?
Who wants to head the Marathon,
And seem like a world-beater?How ’bout top spot in Premiership,
In Serie A or B?
I tell you, in the […] -
Denys E. W. Jones published a poem on the site Football Poets 1 year, 4 months ago
“They call us Cinderella,
Cos we’re in Serie B.
But I say the Ferraris
Is the only place to be.We’re playing Cittadella,
No pushovers are they.
So get down to Marassi
At 3pm today.We’ve S […]
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Denys E. W. Jones published a poem on the site Football Poets 1 year, 8 months ago
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At the wrong end of the Table,
Cos to win we are not able,
But we’re too good to go down.Here we sit acrest a slump,
Yet we’re not down in the dumps.
No way, not on your Nelly, […] -
Denys E. W. Jones published a poem on the site Football Poets 1 year, 9 months ago
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The Lionesses proved they are the Best.
Much better than the men are they by far.
Now here’s a thought that’s come into my head:
Could we not send these Lasses to Qatar? […] -
Denys E. W. Jones published a poem on the site Football Poets 1 year, 10 months ago
Cazoo and the Toffees agreed to part.
“Great!” I thought, “We can make a fresh start.”
But this new Sponsor deal
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Denys E. W. Jones published a poem on the site Football Poets 1 year, 11 months ago
Some talk of Peter Shilton,
And some of Gordon Banks.
Ray Clemence and Bonetti,
And others in their ranks.But of all the world’s great Keepers,
There’s none that can compete
With the Big Fella from […] -
Denys E. W. Jones published a poem on the site Football Poets 1 year, 11 months ago
End of a stress-laden Season.
Vital points needed for safety secured.
Each to his own –
Relegation for some, but no Drop for us.
Too good, too big, too great to go down.
Onwards and upwards.
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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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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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