• Up on the roof.
    I had been away on holiday To see the sights of ancient Rome But as we approached the north east coast I knew I was back home. And on the descent towards the airport I saw the bridges of the Tyne On a Friday morning early on A few minutes after Nine. Just then one […]
  • Time to call a halt.
    I have let the dust settle And gave the matter some thought Watched replay after replay And still I’m distraught. Not only for that tackle by Nigel De Jong In the lads heart of hearts He will know it was wrong. And not only for the decisions During the course of the game And I […]
  • Number Nine shirt.
    I stood alone inside an empty St James’ Park Closed my eyes for a few moments And once again saw Jackie Milburn in full flight As a chorus of The Blaydon Races Echoed around the stadium. I saw ten’s of thousands of black n white scarves Twirling in the evening air On Alan Shearer’s farewell […]
  • Jackie Sinclair R.I.P.
    A black and white chain has been broken Which has held strong for Forty One year The Fairs cup winners today are in mourning With the passing of Jackie Sinclair. The wee man from north of the border Who was to become such a hero of mine And played his part in bringing us glory […]
  • In defence of the 4th official.
    Spare a thought for the fourth official Who puts up with all of the hassle He gets it everywhere he goes From Rochdale to Newcastle. He just has to grin and bear it Manager’s forever on his case Be it Wenger, McCarthy, or Ferguson Up close and right in his face. Moaning about one thing […]