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He Was There …

1 Leave a comment on verse 1 0 Little Ernie Taylor, he was there …
When Geordie voices filled the Wembley air
“Haway the Lads” sang the chosen few
On the hallowed turf, Wor Jackie hit two

2 Leave a comment on verse 2 0 Little Ernie Taylor, he was there …
Performed again with style and flair
The Matthews Final, Blackpool’s day
Stanley’s masterclass of fine wing play

3 Leave a comment on verse 3 0 Little Ernie Taylor, he was there …
After Manchester United’s Munich prayer
Wanderers returned and The Lion roared
The dream in tatters when Lofthouse scored

Notes

Ernie Taylor played in F.A. Cup Finals for three different clubs: Newcastle United 1951, Blackpool 1953 & Manchester United 1958.

Source: http://footballpoets.org/poems/he-was-there/