IT WAS COLD AS I EXPECTED SPRINGTIME HALTED IN IT’S STRIDE IN THIS NORTH WEST CORNER OF DURHAM WHERE FOLK ONCE LIVED AND WORKED WITH PRIDE. FOR I’M AT AN AGE WHEN I CAN REMEMBER THOSE GLORIOUS WEMBLEY DAYS WHICH TO THE ELDERLY OF THE TOWN FOLK NOW SEEM SO FAR AWAY. THOSE BYGONE TIMES […]

Goodbye John and goodbye Liam Supporters Unique who followed their dream Then an act of pure evil, over far away skies Next came the silence, denials, and lies. Now at St James’ Park, Your seats will be empty,and we’ll see you no more Two true football supporters And Innocent victims of war.

I’ll paint Sports Direct on the roof of The Kop I’ll bring in Joe Kinnear whether you like it or not I’ll remove the Shankley gates and dispense with tradition And I’ll sack Brendan Rodgers he shows to much ambition. I’ll employ Dennis Wise Who you have always loved here A sweet little man who […]

I feel sorry for Sunderland I honestly do And my pal Tommy is sorry too He’s supported his team for 65 years Since that first day he climbed Up those Fullwell End stairs. Often spending money That he could ill afford Been through trials and tribulations And put to the sword. He’s seen dozens of […]

Crowded dug outs, like pre-match pubs Physios, Masseurs and Seven named subs Sports scientists, kit men, fitness coaches All vying for seats, as kick off approaches. Managers, assistants, and statisticians Interpreters, and the clubs physicians. Disputed throw in, tensions increase Fourth officials remit is to keep the peace Stadium security, try to do their bit […]