• Betting slip….ups
    Keep your money in your pocket mate Don’t give it to the bookie Odds are stacked against you mate Five quid on Albert Luque. You fancy him for our first goal At odds of Six to One Fools and their gold are soon parted mate And all yours will soon be gone. Three nil to […]
  • Shirt of Heroes
    England v Spain starts at Eight o’ clock But so does Dragon’s Den I know which one I’m watching And It’s not McClaren’s men. Hanson, Shearer, Linekar, Wright If that quartet were playing Then I just might…..switch over. But Kieron Dyer wearing The number Nine shirt Once worn by Lawton, Dean,and Lofthouse Can’t be right………can […]
  • STUFFED………Just accept it.
    Yes we had a bad result But I don’t wish to apportion blame I know the referee had a stinker And I am sure he’ll say the same. How did he miss that handball That led to their Seventh goal It’s high time he was demoted He’s got eyesight like a mole. We were just […]
  • Back lane memories.
    Playing ‘Netty door’ football On cobbled back lanes Where the smell from the chip shop Fought the stench from the drains. Falling over dustbins Washing blowing in the wind Dribbling around gas lamp posts Hands and knees all skinned. Other kids queue up to play Call out cock or hen Above shoulder height is over […]
  • It’s only a game.
    Try telling them It’s only a game Starry eyed youngsters dreaming of fame Obsessive parents,encouraging shouts Egotistical coaches and vulture like scouts. The beautiful game, the desire to play The stars of tomorrow The kids of today. Academys beckon the cream of the crop One foot on the ladder That leads to the top. Talented […]