For long now I have loudly preached The need to follow hometown clubs. If football heaven can be reached ‘Tis not square-eyed in raucous pubs, But on the terrace in the rain, Sharing ecstasy and pain. I’ve followed Shels both man and boy (They were the nearest club to me) I’ve felt the great euphoric […]

The World Cup dates have now been set. No manager installed as yet, But sure, there’s lots of time before it starts. Rushing today, tomorrow ruing, Delaney knows what he is doing – Photos on the wall and throwing darts. The speculation’s been intense Since Stan was toppled off the fence, The press promotes a […]

“Don’t hear much ‘bout Shels these days,” My workmate loudly jeered. “Have they vanished in the haze? Gone ‘pop’ and disappeared? While they enjoyed their huge success You bored us all to tears With tales of Shelbourne to excess, For years and years and years. But now their star is on the wane And down […]

“That’s a very nice picture,” the schoolteacher said, “But the goalie looks somewhat disjointed. Why does he have such an angular head? And why are his features so pointed?” It appeared that young Robbie did not understand, The lines on his brow furrowed deeper. Then he took an eraser and pencil in hand, And skilfully […]

Taking penalties ‘gainst Grandad improved my skills no end, He couldn’t shuffle very fast and found it hard to bend. Hard and low to left or right Would send me whooping with delight. A Franny Lee spectacular quite often wouldn’t pay – He hadn’t the agility to move out of the way. ‘Twas better far […]