• More Than a Game
    They came out of the trenches Not off the benches And they all raised their hands as a greeting. The old leather ball Broke down the wall, Called a truce Because of their meeting. At the end of the game, ‘The Game with No Name’ They went back to the trenches Not to the benches […]
  • The Greatest of them All
    In the town of Dudley, six miles from the Wolves I was born many years ago. Football was the passion there, A love I was soon to know. Ten years before I faced the world A little boy was born. He too was a Dudley babe As he came from Dudley town. Between Morris Dancing […]
  • The Squad of ’64
    Another Derby Day at New Kingsmead And my first time at that ground, I took one step on to the turf And stopped to look around. The stands were packed with eager fans Waiting for the action, And I hoped that our very well-drilled team Would bring them satisfaction. We had trained so hard for […]
  • The Knots in the Lace
    The Knots in the Lace The cupboards have been emptied and the shelves are standing bare, Except for the faded cardboard box… And I remember when he placed it there. With quiet hands I reach for it and slowly bring it down And place it on the old oak chest. A cardboard box on an […]
  • Durban Derby Days
    Remember those Durban Derbies In the days of New Kingsmead, When football was compelling And the players a different breed When United took on City There was not an empty space And Castle Corner raised the roof When the teams came face to face. Some fans were dressed in green and white And some in […]