Mike Bartram
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Mike Bartram published a poem on the site Football Poets 12 months ago
Angels Only Whisper
It’s not possible for Liverpool to play behind ‘closed doors’
We might not hear them but there will always be 96 roars.
And the spirit of other Reds, ashes buried in the kop goal.
Anfie […] -
Mike Bartram published a poem on the site Football Poets 1 year, 6 months ago
He would have been 50, God bless you Paul.
He died at 19, he went to the match, that’s all.
4 helium balloons in the Anfield breeze sway.
Beneath the eternal flame, lit all night and day.
2 Birthday balloons […] -
Mike Bartram published a poem on the site Football Poets 2 years, 4 months ago
Can a Fox cry, one did today?
Five lives tragically taken away.
A crying Fox is something new.
I shed a tear alongside him too.As a red I cheered your fairy tale.
Brilliant to see the top dogs […] -
Mike Bartram published a poem on the site Football Poets 3 years, 7 months ago
A plot of land that served them well.
But now LFC have decided to sell.
A training ground for many a year.
But an Academy move now is near.The Melwood walls got a lot higher.
With added twists of barbed […] -
Mike Bartram published a poem on the site Football Poets 3 years, 8 months ago
If you see a white feather floating by.
Coming from nowhere out of the sky.
Down from Heaven a feather to drift.
An Angel is near by, a loved ones gift.Into the face of a child a feather blew.
Down from […] -
Mike Bartram published a poem on the site Football Poets 3 years, 8 months ago
The Belfast Boy, a player complete.
Had the football world at both feet.
Art like gift, born to dazzle, to win.
Never again to see the likes of him.In United Red, in native Irish Green.
The greatest […] -
Mike Bartram published a poem on the site Football Poets 3 years, 8 months ago
‘Justice for the 96′ we know the chant well.
All the flags have the same message to tell.
The headline news always reads the same.
’96 innocent victims’ we recall every name.When candles are lit or when the […]
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Mike Bartram published a poem on the site Football Poets 3 years, 8 months ago
And so the day has finally come.
When justice may at last be done.
I had my doubts, hopes been low.
Dashed by many a liar in full flow.6 people will have charges to face.
6 snared rats no longer to […] -
Mike Bartram published a poem on the site Football Poets 3 years, 10 months ago
Chelsea’s ‘Chopper Harris’ defined the hard man role.
He would even tackle his own Mother to stop a goal!
Liverpool had the ‘Anfield Iron’ Tommy Smith his name.
Those type of players are now missing from our […] -
Mike Bartram published a poem on the site Football Poets 3 years, 10 months ago
The truth we wanted, it was our demand.
And justice its companion, hand in hand.
The years rolled on, wasted with rage.
Corruption and lies hogged centre stage.Eyes grew tired with grief, patience […]
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Mike Bartram published a poem on the site Football Poets 3 years, 11 months ago
A sad day in our history now we mark.
The Liverpool clouds grey and dark.
In days of tantrums and obscene wage.
No too many will adorn histories page.But Ronnie Moran was a different breed.
He played for […] -
Mike Bartram published a poem on the site Football Poets 4 years ago
No heart, no passion no desire or care.
Just poster boys with their perfect hair.
No spirit, no hunger, no battle of fight.
Not a single leader wearing red in sight.Where are the Carra’s and the Stevie […]
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Mike Bartram published a poem on the site Football Poets 4 years, 1 month ago
In 1981 the cylinder was spun.
No shot was fired from that gun.
One chance gone, five remain.
Russian Roulette, a perilous game.Now a stadium ban, a 6 year break.
Ample time for changes to make.
But the […] -
Mike Bartram published a poem on the site Football Poets 4 years, 3 months ago
Sometimes it’s hard to find the right words to say.
Sometimes it’s hard not to cry at what I saw today.
A tragedy in the skies,sadly not the first of its kind.
71 victims taken, all the broken hearts left […] -
Mike Bartram published a poem on the site Football Poets 4 years, 4 months ago
Near silent grounds, though the stadiums are full.
The atmosphere of old, I think they’re out to cull.
Corporate boxes and suites, the way they want to go.
They within many a fans budget, I hardly think so!
A […] -
Mike Bartram published a poem on the site Football Poets 4 years, 4 months ago
How big is your mansion, how fast is your car?
Is your girlfriend famous, is she a TV star?
What do you earn, what’s your take home pay?
Does it really matter for what team you play?They were the questions […]
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Mike Bartram published a poem on the site Football Poets 4 years, 6 months ago
No points gained, no table to climb.
No Cup upset, no Wembley this time.
No scorers to go on the score sheet.
No ruined night in the wake of defeat.In the history books it won’t even exist.
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Mike Bartram changed their profile picture 4 years, 6 months ago
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Mike Bartram published a poem on the site Football Poets 4 years, 6 months ago
They said last season was a bit of a freak.
As shock followed shock, week after week.
Teams not afraid to take on the ‘top four’
So what will this new season have in store?Was Chelsea’s season just a […]
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Mike Bartram posted a new activity comment 4 years, 6 months ago
Thanks…enjoy the new season!
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6th March 2021 at 1:12 am
Not too many Nans like her!
Brian Moore, The Big Match…. never missed. But miss it still. If you get my drift!
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6th March 2021 at 1:08 am
Thanks for the memories Gacina!
We all (Stamford Bridge acolytes) adore Luca too!
My best friend’s son is named after him!
Clik.
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6th March 2021 at 1:02 am
Thanks for bringing back memories Kev!
On point of principle….
I’m not sure I ever paid over the odds for a ticket at the Bridge.
Nearest I came, was myself and two buddies for the Milk Cup Semi Final v Sunderland, 1985. (pre neutral venues)
Instead we retired to the Rising Sun to watch it live on tv, with all the real action happening just hundreds of yards away ! Surreal!
Even more surreal, me, the littlest puniest fella ever, got singled out by some yobbo as one to goad! Aye, by one of our (supposed) own. A Neanderthal from the bad old days.
Still, we won! And my mates shepherded me to safety, true pals. Unfortunately, Mick has since joined Ossie, but Neil and myself are still flying the blue flag together.
Respect.
For the record, Kevin and I met once at the Bridge, true Blues penning from the heart!
And with Crispin too, must be something magic in those boots at the Bridge!
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6th March 2021 at 12:33 am
Blimey Dave,
you don’t want much do you!!! 😉
Fred Astaire / Alan Shearer……
We can all dream on!
Gr8 poem.
clik
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6th March 2021 at 12:30 am
Kev,
thanks for sharing!
“Tug the sub”
wish I’d thought of that, kushti!
I’m old skool, so I thought TT was bang out of order with his post match comments re CHO.
But have to admit, Callum and the rest of the boys have stepped up to the Mark…. (deutschemark – geddit?!?)
Clik.
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6th March 2021 at 12:23 am
Thanks for sharing Denys,
I always look forward to your poems.
“Blue is the colour” as my tribe would say!
And happily, we followed your suit!
One nil win at Anfield for us last night.
Though granted, you’ll revel much more in the bragging rights!!!
Clik
(Carlo Thatsyerlotti …… our loss is your gain!!)
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6th March 2021 at 12:17 am
Thanks for sharing Gacina… a great insight….
I reckon there’s the mother of all earthquakes in the offing….
😉
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6th March 2021 at 12:14 am
Thanks for sharing Patrick….
Methinks there’s proper respect….. on both sides of the story.
😉
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6th March 2021 at 12:10 am
Thanks for sharing Greg!
All of us Dads have been there!
My proudest moment in life (towering over any game I ever won) was when my lad (“Patrick the Hat-trick”, as in 3rd born) powered in a penalty shootout into the top corner – the littlest fella on the pitch and yet the coolest customer! And yes they won their final! (I couldn’t believe it – he was the little Billy Bremner / Chopper Harris throwback, and yet Le Tiss like when it mattered!!!!)
BTW…. as to the poem…
it wasn’t me!
Yes, I played against Addlestone!
I was a skinny little wretch that turned up every week on the sideline, until eventually at about age 15 I sprouted and developed… I reckon I was Dennis Irwin before Dennis Irwin!
Only… I was playing in the black and green stripes of Hampton Hill Celtic…. (yes we started out as green and white hoops). Happy days!
But as a Dad, my watching brief has been here in Ireland.
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5th March 2021 at 11:56 pm
Amen to that.
A player of grace….
#9
& the poet
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