• At 1500
    On 5th January 2013 At 1500 When The Arrows Clad in claret and blue Step on to the Riverside turf The killing ground surrounded by Solid red walls, Boro red. Riverside packed to the rafters Shooting practise for Boro Goals galore Fantastic match, fantastic day Moment that will forever be Engraved in mind and locked […]
  • Boro Supporters!
    The supporters of Boro! Dig out your shirts and scarves, Hidden away during the month of January As tradition demands, This Saturday will be a great day for all of us. Forget the lament, “I’ll glad to see the end of January,” of fathers and grandfathers ringing in your ears, Rise above the tradition, This […]
  • In the swirling mist that engulfed the Riverside
    (Written after the home match against Bristol City 24th Nov) “Come on Boro! Come on Boro! Come on Boro! Come on Boro!” The crowd froze, confused by fear, Chanting died on their lips. “Who are those shadowy figures? Dracula or Frankenstein, Ghouls or Goblins,” Was the only question in their minds? The horrors they witnessed […]
  • Siege of Cardiff City Stadium
    Mogga’s red army, awfully arrayed, Bubbling Boro Ruthlessly, Cardiff City they besieged For booty, – Three points, the top spot, and fame, Valiantly the red army pressed on Like Hannibal marched elephants Over the Alps, Victory after victory But for lack of a siege train, Unable to conquer Rome, Mowbray with scarce resources Not afraid […]
  • When Boro stormed to the top – Villanelle
    Where were you? Roaring in Riverside or in a pub, club or at home, When Boro stormed to the top of the Championship. Whether you’re faith season ticket holder, Cut-price ticket supporters can boast I was there! Where were you? Biggest crowd at Riverside since April 2009 North Stand renamed The Yorkshire Regiment Stand for […]