For once I knocked off early, And went out for a stroll, With fifteen euros in my pocket Burning a great hole. One crumpled note, five tarnished coins, Just itching to be spent, Were all that I had over After food, clothes, bills and rent. I could have bought a book or two, An underpriced […]

Oh come, all ye Faithful, hopeful and expectant, Oh come ye, oh come ye, to Goo-oodison. Come and support them, roar them on to Victory. Roll up and get behind them. Roll up and get behind them. Roll up and get behind them, The To-offeemen! Don’t stay at home to watch them on the telly, […]

I saw a crafty Striker Do a blatant dive, In a crowded goalmouth, At twenty-five to five. Half-blind Referee Pointed to the Spot. All the protests that he heard Mattered not a jot. Broadly grinned the Striker, Feeling mighty chuffed, Like he’d won at Poker Through a blatant bluff. Selfsame Striker Said he’d take the […]

Mother, get up, unlock the door, Look, through the window-pane I see a young fan with scarf in his hand Outside in the pouring rain. His clothes are all drenched, his hair is unkempt, His shirt is with lager stained. He’s in a foul mood, morale in his boots, And he comes from White Hart […]

“Is the cat black or is the cat white?” “‘Fraid I couldn’t tell you, but I’ve heard it catches mice.” “Is the Striker white, or is the Striker black?” “I’m not quite sure, but all the same, the ball’s in the Net’s back.” “Are the firemen yellow, or are they chocolate-brown?” “I wouldn’t give a […]