• An FGR and Walter Tull Declamation
    Let the living answer the roll call of the dead: Walter Tull of Spurs and Northampton Town KIA 1918; And now the names from Forest Green: Harry Watts was born in 1891 in Avening. Harry joined the 6th Signal Corps of the Royal Engineers prior to outbreak of war and became a Corporal. He received […]
  • Early morning hopeful haiku
    The tension rises, So does the thermometer, And so will England.
  • Football’s Coming Home at The Prince Albert
    I like visiting the Albert, I like the way it commands a crossroads,
 Welcoming all cardinal points of the compass, 
Just like a traditional inn should, I particularly like it when the football comes home. I like visiting the Albert in springtime, When vases of flowers greet you in the bar,
 With vernal fragrance and […]
  • On Charles Dickens watching England win on Pennos haiku
    From the best of times To the worst of times, and then! The best time ever! Gareth Southgate W1A Penno haiku ‘We own the process.’ I’ve no idea what that means – But I’m glad we do.
  • On Germany Losing Two Haiku to Nil
    Just like Marlene When falling in love again, Dietrich can’t help it … I know I shouldn’t I shouldn’t mention the VAR But I can’t help it