• The Entertainers
    When I’m not watching football And feeling quite bored I climb the stairs to the spare room Where my memories are stored. Great North Run tee shirts Worn out old trainers And a VHS video called ‘The Entertainers’ Among old LP records The Beatles and Stones Black n White tele’s And discarded old phones. Piles […]
  • Ready to Party.
    We have stocked up on pickles Pease pudding and pies Posted out invitations To Keegan and Wise Chris Hughton and Ashley And old Joe Kinnear Without all their efforts We would just not be here. Broon ale and champers Black pudding and tripe We are set for a knees up The time is now ripe […]
  • The game that I once knew.
    I’m an old time supporter Who would just like to support The game that I once knew When it was just sport. Before millionaire players Before private suites Before the game became blighted By divers and cheats. Before mega rich owners Who just dont understand The passion and loyalty Of the true football fan. Before […]
  • Winter Blues
    Knee deep in snow Most games are called off My striker’s have frost bite And I’ve got this cough. My players are moaning At the end of their tether Not many have witnessed This kind of weather. The ice bath is frozen And now I’m afraid The owner’s gone A.W.O.L. And the lad’s aint been […]
  • F.A.Cup 2010.
    Five thousand at Wigan Twelve thousand at Boro Dwindling attendances A sign of tomorrow? Third round of the F.A.Cup Once a magical day Now fans in their thousands Alas stay away.