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A Cup Disgrace

Christopher T. George

Sunday, January 9th, 2005

1 Leave a comment on verse 1 0 The proud history of the F.A. Cup’s besmirched
when Premier League clubs put out their reserve side,
–with results to match. . . now who’s surprised?
Manchester United reserves Nil, Exeter amateurs Nil!

2 Leave a comment on verse 2 0 Sir Alex apologizes and makes a vow, can’t let this ride:
“This is Exeter’s day but I will play a much stronger team
in the replay and we will not make this mistake again.”

3 Leave a comment on verse 3 0 Sir Alex and your fellow Premier League honchos,
think of us fans who have the yen to see the Cup
be again a real competition of men versus men,
not would-bes vs. wannabes. Please do it then!

4 Leave a comment on verse 4 0 Christopher T. George

© Christopher T. George 2005

Notes

January 8, 2005, a black day in the history of Manchester United and the F.A. Cup, but it’s in the cards that the same type of result will occur again if the nation’s top teams continue to field weak sides. More sad episodes in the annals of one of the sport’s most historic competitions. For shame!

Source: http://footballpoets.org/poems/a-cup-disgrace/