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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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