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Alan McLoughlin Gets us to America [1993]

1 Leave a comment on verse 1 0 Ireland could not equalise,
Bingham had us on the ropes.
Joy in our near-neighbours’ eyes,
Banishing our U.S. hopes.

2 Leave a comment on verse 2 0 Where our superstars had failed,
Alan relished the occasion.
Where some bigger nerves had failed,
His now balanced the equation.

3 Leave a comment on verse 3 0 Never one to be the bride,
Content with a supporting role,
Called at last into the side
And scored the all-important goal.

4 Leave a comment on verse 4 0 Took the corner in his stride,
Rifled it into the net.
Hail the shy and blushing bride!
Alan, we will ne’er forget.

Notes

One of the many unsung heroes who deservedly got his 15 minutes of fame.

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