Peter Goulding
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Peter Goulding published a poem on the site Football Poets 9 years, 1 month ago
Do you recall the rusty old tin shed
that was a feature of Athlone’s old ground?
Whenever someone scored, the fists would pound
the walls, with fearsome noise to rouse the dead.The corrugated roof which p […]
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Peter Goulding published a poem on the site Football Poets 9 years, 2 months ago
“It’s time,” she says. I gulp a little weakly.
The butterflies flap madly in their fear.
She offers me my scarf. I take it meekly.
My stomach harbours thoughts of diarrhoea.“Tell the kids I love them very de […]
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Peter Goulding published a poem on the site Football Poets 9 years, 6 months ago
Thirst-quenching, bum-clenching,
nail-biting, wrong-righting,
head-turning, bowel-churning,
ear-popping, heart-stopping,
nerve-jangling, hope-mangling,
fag-smoking, nervous-joking,
beer-swilling, […] -
Peter Goulding published a poem on the site Football Poets 9 years, 7 months ago
Tonight we welcome Galway up to Tolka.
I’ll burst into applause when you appear.
If I wasn’t such a Red,
I might well follow you instead.
My heart will always hold you very dear
but I hope we won’t be playi […] -
Peter Goulding published a poem on the site Football Poets 9 years, 7 months ago
Oh Lord, as we complete this two-horse race,
the football season barely six months old,
deliver us, we pray, from this dark place.We kneel before your majesty and grace,
looking for a way back in the fold
as we, […] -
Peter Goulding published a poem on the site Football Poets 9 years, 9 months ago
Bragging in the playground,
bragging in the pub.
Bragging in the workplace
who’s the better club.Teams with wealthy chairmen
will come out on top.
Little teams are struggling.
Where’s it going to sto […] -
Peter Goulding published a poem on the site Football Poets 9 years, 9 months ago
To be content with life is your perdition –
there must be something wrong within your make-up.
Staying with one club shows no ambition.To strive for glory has to be your mission –
the call goes out. Behold the […] -
Peter Goulding published a poem on the site Football Poets 9 years, 9 months ago
What can we do if Longford keep on winning,
save try and get three points to stay in touch?
I’m sure the City Calling cats are grinning –
I doubt they’ve ever seen them score as much.
They’re playing like the Ger […] -
Peter Goulding published a poem on the site Football Poets 9 years, 9 months ago
Way, way back in the eighties,
when we commented on praties
and mullets were the fashion of the day,
the fixture we loved best,
one step up from all the rest
was travelling up to play Finn Harps away.We could […]
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Peter Goulding published a poem on the site Football Poets 9 years, 9 months ago
And now it’s all over.
The games have been played,
the Germans deserving
of each accolade.But that was just fantasy.
Follow your dream.
Go out now and follow
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Peter Goulding published a poem on the site Football Poets 9 years, 9 months ago
The World Cup Final – for both teams the goal
of years of work. We hoped it would be played
in good spirits. Would Messi have a role?
Could the continental hoodoo be laid
to rest? In front of Brazil and the w […] -
Peter Goulding published a poem on the site Football Poets 9 years, 9 months ago
When Shels play well,
the fans all yell,
“It’s just like watching Brazil!”
(Ironic? Yes,
it is, I guess –
we’re not too blessed with skill.)But have you heard
the latest word
on what the Brazil fan yells?
In […] -
Peter Goulding published a poem on the site Football Poets 9 years, 9 months ago
Neymar’s smashed vertebrae,
Tim Cahill’s volley,
van Persie’s speed of thought,
Casillas’ folly.
Nigerians, Algerians, fate was unkind –
all kinds of everything revolve in my mind.Rodriguez spectacul […]
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Peter Goulding published a poem on the site Football Poets 9 years, 10 months ago
Okay, another round of toasts
and then we must be going.
You were such entertaining hosts,
the fare was fine and flowing.
To bulging nets and skinny posts!
To winds of fortune blowing!
And one more drink to […] -
Peter Goulding published a poem on the site Football Poets 9 years, 10 months ago
The night that followed the night before
was doomed before it had begun.
They beat themselves into a draw
and two were whittled down to one.The match itself could not compare
with what went on the night […] -
Peter Goulding published a poem on the site Football Poets 9 years, 10 months ago
Stunned. We watched, transfixed in wonder. Shaking.
The hosts (Brazil!) sunk on the German reef.
Public humiliation of a nation.
Car-crash football. History in the making.The cornerstone of football quickly […]
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Peter Goulding published a poem on the site Football Poets 9 years, 10 months ago
If you wish your life were fuller,
had a little bit more colour,
and you’re tired of seeing things in monochrome,
you could wipe away the greyness,
add a little touch of gayness –
you could make your life less hei […] -
Peter Goulding published a poem on the site Football Poets 9 years, 10 months ago
And now
we’re nearly through,
the hands are on
the World Cup curtain.
I love
this game (don’t chew?)
my country’s hopes
gone for a Burton.
His shoulder
hit my teeth
and stitched me up
in quite a thorough way
A […] -
Peter Goulding published a poem on the site Football Poets 9 years, 10 months ago
Goodbye Costa Rica, the prize was yours to clutch,
the little fish that swam out of the pool.
Most of us beforehand didn’t rate you very much
but oh, you made us all look like a fool.Many thought the big boys w […]
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Peter Goulding published a poem on the site Football Poets 9 years, 10 months ago
Before this round, the football had inspired me
to think of this World Cup as my best friend.
Today the act of watching only tired me.Japan, Iran, Algeria all fired me
with hope that this old game was on the […] - Load More
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Latest Comments
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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25th April 2024 at 1:56 pm
Thanks Joe,
you might like to write a poem yourself on the same subject…
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23rd April 2024 at 4:03 pm
Hi Denys
With you all the way on the abolition of FA Cup replays. What are they doing to the game?
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23rd April 2024 at 3:59 pm
Hi Crispin,
Yes sorry mate. Villa are still in Europe. Mistake rectified.
Cheers
Joe
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20th April 2024 at 12:04 pm
Hi Joe
Shouldn’t your title read your poem Farewell Europe England to everyone exccept Aston Villa ?
I know you mention them in your poem , but I do feel sorry for Villa re the national press .
Largely ignored. the hype was was all about Man City & Arsenal with a bit of a nod to the Hammers..but hardly a mention of Villa..
So well done to them
C
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19th March 2024 at 8:00 am
Hi Crispin. Chris Sutton on the radio has gone for a Chelsea v Coventry final. As we know anything can happen in the Cup, and I reckon we can go to the final.
We’re still in with a chance of the play offs too, so lots to go for.
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19th March 2024 at 7:41 am
Hey Kev
Let the masses drool over their odds on City v Unted Final, but who knows how pressure can hit.
Cov and Chels will be rightly labelled as having no chance..but hey …stranger things have happened..
so Chelsea v Coventry…that’s the Final for us!
Best
C
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