• Time’s Up.
    It’s been wasted man, and added on It’s a poignant one midst a national song Used for liquid breaks by clever cons Who run it down, as the game goes on. Every throw in, fall, or injury Are referred to now as stoppages Might be a sad one or it might be One for celebrating […]
  • Shearer Haiku. x 2
    “Tim Kruul saved two Out of twenty penalty’s For Newcastle…. Last season So I really hope Van Gaal Knows what he’s doing?”
  • Far Better To Have Fought and……
    After watching the French team surrender Then a Belgie side terrified they’d lose (which they did) I wonder do old pros’ look back and remember National pride (which is right) then maybe ponder what if? Were the Germans and Argentines so much superior Than the French or Belgie on the day After all a mere […]
  • Brazil v Colombia. (Post-match Interviews)
    “Phil at what point did you think you’d win? “About a year ago I think?” “Come on Phil you’re jesting A year ago are you sure?” Yes though I’m not sure I should tell you this But….. even then I knew the score.” “Jose any thoughts on the game tonight That on reflection you might […]
  • France v Germany. (Dressing room post -match)
    A pensive Didier Deschamps Ponders…. a funereal mood within his camp Then shoulders back he delivers his cant As subtle as he can: “Mon ami, mon ami Tonight…..You were tactically quite sublime Though next time, maybe get your noses in front BEFORE You decide to stop bleedin trying?” Meanwhile across the hall Jogi (Bogey) Low […]