Archive for November, 2005
George Best R.I.P.
Words do not do justice to the genius of the man who passed away today. But we’ve tried. Bags I be Bestie “Bags I be Bestie!” the cry would resound, As impromptu goalposts were flung on the ground. And twenty young lads would chase after the ball Without much positional foresight at all. And Greavesie […]
Good Luck Parry & Thank You
GOOD LUCK PARRY! *Parry Maguire has been doing an incredible job for us – helping to keep this free site going and has been editing for us for some tiime now. Sadly for all, Parry has decided to take a complete break from editing in order to fully concentrate on further new writing projects .We […]
Damiano Tommasi
I’m writing this at 6 in the morning with a golden moon shining on the frost and I’m only half awake so apologies for any mistakes – but I read a fascinating feature in the Observer a couple of weeks ago by Barbara McMahon. Damiano Tommasi has come back from injury at Roma and has […]
Roy Keane exits Manchester United
3 very different viewpoints of the Roy Keane exit from Man Utd, all written within hours of the announcement. But before them, a wonderful summary of the Roy & Alex love story, told in Peter Goulding’s inimitable style. The Ballad of Roy and Alex It began with a glance At a Nottingham dance, With Roy […]
Remembrance Day 2005
The poppies proliferate as did the bullet holes with glutinous blood, seeping and the inescapable draining of life that still, sees us weeping We usually wear the poppies with pride, to our matches This year though ‘midst media mania and red top madness we’ll wear them while watching England v Argentina – a more modern […]
Lesson Plans and KIO
Apologies for the delay in putting up new poems with lesson plans but I have had to keep proof reading students’ typing for this project for spare moments and I want the finished article to be right rather than rushed. I imagine we will be ready for Christmas – teachers’ packs available from us at […]
STAND UP … TO BULLYING, RACISM, HOMOPHOBIA
Trying to encapsulate the lot into one poem, hope you like it ……… Unpleasant type The intent is invidious But cleverly disguised – The pass, weighted to perfection Just eludes, a willing trier The watching crowd, groan The intent is invidious But cleverly disguised – A crunching tackle, just about within the laws of the […]
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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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29th January 2024 at 10:03 pm
Hi Crispin,
How are you doing mate? Yes, you’re probably right but hey football is all about emotion and passion and I just love writing about the game. I try to keep my poetry to a reasonable length but there’s so much to write about the game and its literature just lends itself naturally to poetry. Sometimes I just get completely carried and I do apologise for the length of my poetry but it’s a great thrill to be associated with Football Poets.
Cheers mate
Joe
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10th January 2024 at 7:52 pm
You’re right of course Joe but…..it’s actually more of a big welcome break for everyone who is not into Premier League ..I’m talking fans of EFL National League and below…..
Btw …is this actually your longest poem ever !?
Best
Crispin
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8th January 2024 at 4:45 pm
Thanks!
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