As we enter the merry month of May We have only Two games left to play Blackburn at home and Watford away Mouth watering fixtures I have to say. And I now realise what Will Shakespeare meant When he wrote of his ‘Winter of discontent ‘ Because at Reading for me came the final straw […]

In the mining town of Ashington On the rugged Northumberland coast On that glorious day in 66′ The local’s proposed a toast. ‘Here’s to our Jackie and Bobby’ Their voices rang out loud And a small silver haired lady Was feeling extremely proud. For she knew her boy’s were special She had encouraged them to […]

We were leading One nil With the time almost up One hand on the trophy Of the Gateshead school’s cup. The opposition’s PE teacher Was acting as ref We all called him sir While they all called him Jeff. He kept checking his watch Then waving play on Ignoring the fact that Ninety Eight minutes […]

On June the 25th this year Yes I’m aware It is out of season But the crowds shall return to St James’s Park And I’ll tell you the reason. It is not to see the Kieron Dyer’s Damien Duff’s or the Titus Bramble’s For all of them know as well as me This season’s been […]

Under starters orders Michael’s in Dubai While we are sat at St James’s Park Watching grown men cry. The club gave him their blessing For working hard for week’s So he could enjoy some quality time Watching the ‘Sport of Sheikh’s’ I hope he backed some winners And considered his future plan’s While the fed […]