Emdad Rahman
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Emdad Rahman published a poem on the site Football Poets 12 years, 9 months ago
Liverpool 0-0 Tottenham
The gaffer missed his take off
Couldn’t make it to watch his men play
No sign too of Harry’s dog Rosie
So the Anfield cat stepped into the frayGolden child Suarez returned
Red star man m […] -
Emdad Rahman published a poem on the site Football Poets 12 years, 10 months ago
The spectre of death loomed
Upon a victory for Al Masry
Port Said tragically doomed
Upon defeat of rivals Al AhlyPitch stampede at the whistle
Seventy four the total dead
Knives, sticks and a stone missile
Fans […] -
Emdad Rahman published a poem on the site Football Poets 12 years, 10 months ago
Wolves 0-3 Liverpool
Seven mil per goal
“Fantastic” said the gaffer
Giant Andy now on a roll
Serving Wolves through the shredderSecond half blitz at Molineux
Carroll first on the score sheet
Welsh firebrands […] -
Emdad Rahman published a poem on the site Football Poets 12 years, 10 months ago
FA Cup 4th round
Liverpool 2-1 Man Utd
Agger nods his Reds into the lead
Park strikes back predictably
Adam, Kuyt and Bellamy freed
On for Carra, Gerrard, and MaxiRoute one Pepe launches the baton
Evra […] -
Emdad Rahman published a poem on the site Football Poets 12 years, 10 months ago
League cup semi final
Liverpool 2-2 Man City (Liverpool win 3-2 on aggregate)De Jong has the home side on the rocks
Pulsating shot past the Red rearguard
Dowd spots Richards handling in the box
Steve Gerrard, […] -
Emdad Rahman published a poem on the site Football Poets 12 years, 10 months ago
Making use of the howling elements
A bag of air was impeccably pinged
Disarray in Glenavon’s box
As Paul Owens took hold of the windBannsiders hero teed up twice
Ex Carrick lofted Davy O’Hare
Limavady man’s b […] -
Emdad Rahman published a poem on the site Football Poets 12 years, 10 months ago
Bolton 3-1 Liverpool
Mark Davies opened from fifteen yards
Nigel Reo-Coker adds a second
Owen Coyle’s Trotters off to a flyer
First points for seven years beckonedHope arrived before the interval
Bogdan b […] -
Emdad Rahman published a poem on the site Football Poets 12 years, 10 months ago
Will Darlington go bust?
Is the question on everyone’s lips
“Someone will arrive, they always do”
To prevent a total eclipseThree nil loss to Barrow
Yes, it’s more than a bad patch
But the supporters are determi […] -
Emdad Rahman published a poem on the site Football Poets 12 years, 10 months ago
Top five slot just out of reach
Five at the back was Kenny’s way
Seventh home league draw
Pulis hailed a “brilliant display”No Red typhoon to topple
The Potters house of cards
Kuyt with the best of the chanc […] -
Emdad Rahman published a poem on the site Football Poets 12 years, 10 months ago
FA Cup Third round
Liverpool 5-1 OldhamRobbie Simpson with an early scare
Bellamy levelled the affair
Again from Jonjo the chrome domeStevie G on the scoresheet
Sweet Carroll Nine found his feet
As Kenny […] -
Emdad Rahman published a poem on the site Football Poets 12 years, 11 months ago
Suarez begins an eight game ban
Hopes for Sweet Carroll to emerge
Liverpool stand by their man
Then meet Aguero’s power SergLooping dipper squirms under Reina
Second a zipped header from Toure
Skertel then […] -
Emdad Rahman published a poem on the site Football Poets 12 years, 11 months ago
Ablett played the Goodison soiree
After a Red debut given by Kenny
First man with Liverpool and Everton
To lift the FA Cup at WembleyStorming the league in eighty eight
Deadly with Barnes on the left flank
Lost […] -
Emdad Rahman published a poem on the site Football Poets 12 years, 11 months ago
Liverpool 3-1 Newcastle
Might from Cabaye and Demba Ba
Forced an own goal from Agger
Diverting the ball past ReinaTwo goal blitz by Bellamy
Welcomed back from injury
Goal scoring return from the SkipperThe […]
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Emdad Rahman published a poem on the site Football Poets 12 years, 11 months ago
Breezy Boxing day at Anfield
Suarez and Carroll paired up front
Boosted by Stevie G’s return
Kenny’s men still take the bruntMaxi denied a sure penalty
Steve Keen still bottom of the poll
Another nightmare for […] -
Emdad Rahman published a poem on the site Football Poets 12 years, 11 months ago
Showered the festive glitter
Not quite the war of the roses
Glen Johnson missed a sitter
Whilst the Red sea parted for MosesBrilliance from Ali Al Habsi
Beat the spot kick past his post
Adam lacking the […] -
Emdad Rahman published a poem on the site Football Poets 12 years, 11 months ago
Aston Villa 0-2 Liverpool
Whilst Darren Bent was out shopping
Fifth away win inspired by Bellamy
Struck the opener from close range
Clever flick from Jonjo ShelveyWelsh dragon turned provider
Lofting one onto […] -
Emdad Rahman published a poem on the site Football Poets 12 years, 11 months ago
Luiz’s first since October
Did much to scent the odour
Prized and feared he still remainsWith a start for Maxi
Lou headed past Radek Cerny
Broke a streak baffling the best football brainsAdam whipped in a back […]
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Emdad Rahman published a poem on the site Football Poets 12 years, 12 months ago
Eder, Falcao, Cerezo
Greatest team with Zico
To never lift the world cups weightTwo footed schemer
Always cracking a dreamer
An all time Seleçao greatThunderous thirty yarder
Whipping the USSR
Graceful […] -
Emdad Rahman published a poem on the site Football Poets 12 years, 12 months ago
The last time it was five
But no more test drive
Reds lacked a Christmas CarrollSuarez dictated the play
Then a red card for Jay
Left them staring down a barrelMartin Jol sought a first win
Fulham went for the […] -
Emdad Rahman published a poem on the site Football Poets 13 years ago
League Cup Quarter Final 2011
Battle at the Bridge with Chelsea
Another scorcher from that man MaxiSweet Carroll fluffs a penalty
No such sweat for the King KennyYet again Maxi and the right back are free
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27th November 2024 at 5:55 am
‘You’re Supposed To Be At Home’ is an excellent and moving poem Denys.
You start off thinking it’s just about another oft-sung chant, one we personally heard a lot last season throughout our second relegation in a row here at Forest Green(FGR) ! I always love poems where you think they are saying one thing and then they suddenly pull you deeper to somewhere or something else else.
I’m currently helping in a local school for FGR in a voluntary capacity using football to help young students with reading. At an upcoming session we will tackle racism, just like we did in workshops at football schools and grounds when we first started this site 24 years ago. I’m gonna try and weave your poem into a session.
We’ve added it to the Anti- Racism/Kick It Out section under Crispin’s Corner.
Best C
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26th November 2024 at 1:59 pm
Great poem and great to see you back Wyn.
Don’t leave it so long next time my friend!
More please.
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13th September 2024 at 6:14 pm
Welcome to Football Poets Beth
Great evocative poem Beth….
More please !
Haiku always welcome.
Hope we (FGR) get to play you again soon
Best
Crispin
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26th July 2024 at 6:25 pm
Great poem Mike Bartram. Eddie was a legend, affectionately known in Liverpool as, “the first hooligan.” Even the hoolies were well dressed in those days. The amazing thing was he was only 26 when that picture was taken. He’d played for Everton youth team and was well known to the players. He never got arrested. They threw him out and he climbed back in, just in time for Derek Temples winner.
I used the picture of him being tackled to the ground on the front cover of my book, “Once Upon a rhyme in Football.” It’s worth looking on youtube and finding the re-enactment of the Wembley scene. Frank Skinner and Baddiel went around to Eddies home in the 1990’s and acted it out on the green outside. It’s hilarious, especially all the effort they put in to get Eddie sober enough to shoot the scene.
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10th July 2024 at 6:07 pm
Hi Crispin,
I don’t know if you’ve see the picture in social media today…
a picture of a teenage Lionel Messi cradling a baby in Africa as part of a photoshoot…. the family had won a lottery to have their baby pictured with him….
the photographer has just revealed that the baby is actually in fact Lamine Yamal!!!!
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26th May 2024 at 2:30 pm
Hi Denys…
Re Man City:
OK it was 20 years ago but Criag Wilson did write this and a few others on them back in 04/05.
BTW I’m more Forest Green Rover since 2014 (and Chelsea) these days . I drum and am a standing season ticket holder .
Best
Crispin
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29th April 2024 at 2:47 pm
Hi Denys,
Yes Richard Williams you’re a brilliant wordsmith, my friend. When I first saw your football poetry I thought it was the superb Guardian sports and music writer. I once had the honour of sitting next to Richard Williams while at the Independent on the sports desk. He writes about music and sport with immense knowledge and authority. I’ve read a couple of Richard’s books recently. Great writer rather like you Richard Williams the Pompey fan. Congratulations on promotion.
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28th April 2024 at 5:59 pm
Thanks Denys. Yes your replay poem was superb.
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26th April 2024 at 4:46 pm
Nice work, Joe. You were quick off the mark with that! Good one from Richard Williams too I see.
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25th April 2024 at 7:33 pm
Hi Denys,
Thanks mate. I’ll do it now.
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