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Ron Davies. Southampton F.C. 1966-73.

Jim Dolbear

Thursday, July 5th, 2007

1 Leave a comment on verse 1 0 He could hang in the air
like a bird of prey,
and outjump anyone on a Saturday.
Sydenham or Paine crossed,
then big Ron would soar,
a header in the net
then came the crowds roar.
Bigger clubs wanted him
he stayed at the Dell
A legend he became,
gave defenders hell
The best nine in Europe,
his peers they all said.
For many a long year,
Southampton he led.
Now the bone hard pitches,
and the muddy heap
Have taken their toll,
it”s so hard to sleep.
With hip joints and knees,
he now feels the pain.
But Saints fans who saw him,
will not see his like again.
Fond memories never fade,
when others have gone.
We will never forget,
a Saint called big Ron.

© Jim Dolbear.2006.

Source: http://footballpoets.org/poems/ron-davies-southampton-f-c-1966-73/