Poems tagged ‘Switzerland’
When England Take On Switzerland
when England take on Switzerland
who cares if we still have no plan
there are no dreaded warning signs
we’ve played them twenty seven times
how could we ever be undone
we haven’t lost since ‘81
a well-trained dog is all we need
to teach us how to hold a lead
so let’s relax it will be grand
when England take on Switzerland
oh Switzerland oh Switzerland
I’ll never ever understand
why blueberries with your muesli
could make you take the risk to ski
on mountains where an avalanche
could leave you clinging to some branch
your scary Alps your hairy bends
that sometimes seem to never end
I’ve never been their biggest fan
when driving round in Switzerland
your Heidis and your praline chocs
your cheese with holes in and your clocks
the Swiss Roll you did not invent
however tasty or well-meant
your longest tunnel that by chance
is longer than our one to France
the only decent thing you’ve done
is you invented Toblerone
we cannot lose and to a man
we will demolish Switzerland
when England take on Switzerland
we’ll pick up where we first began
in ’66 and all those times
we showed the world why we’re so fine
our history speaks for itself
look at the trophies on our shelf
we are the finest in the land
we’ve even got a brilliant band
the Sound of Music in our ears
I promise it won’t end in tears
no need for tactics or a code
when Southgate’s Army hit the road
And like some mighty caravan
we will roll over Switzerland
Simón saves for Spain ~ Day 18 Euro 2020 haiku
Simón saves for Spain
stretched and tight they win on pens
ten men Swiss are rolled
Swiss Roll Magnifique! Day 16 Euro 2020 haiku
‘Swiss Roll Magnifique!’
France go out in epic style
who could forsee this?
Deja-Vu?
As Locatelli zoomed his second home
To a rapturous Stadio Olimpico, in Rome
I leapt up and screamed aloud at the T.V?,
“Strewth! I’ve just witnessed reincarnation
A nation’s unadulterated iconic jubilation
At a scene, seeped in sheer Tardelli ecstasy”.
Wales & Italy’s Day 6. Euro 2020 haiku
penalty aside
Bale and Ramsey steal the show
Wales are nearly there ~
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now well in the mix
Azzuri sweep Swiss aside
last sixteen spot theirs ~
Day 2. Group B Matches. Euro 2020 haiku
all that matters here
is that Eriksen’s ok…
get well Christian ~
(Denmark 0-1 Finland. Group B. Euro 2020 – 12 Jun 2021!)
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Belgium are back
Lukaku fires two for his mate
Russia swept aside ~
(Belgium 3-0 Russia Group B. Euro 2020. 12 Jun 2021!)
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Day 1 & 2. Group A Matches. Euro 2020 haiku
two fine headed goals
Swiss can’t quite roll over Wales
stalemate in the end ~
(Wales 1-1 Switzerland . Day 2 Group B. Euro 2020).
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passing with such ease
Italy’s persistence breaks
Turkey’s stubborn wall ~
(Turkey 0-3 Italy. Day 1. Group A. Euro 2020. Jun 11 2021!)
Sweden England Next haiku
Sweden England next
hopefully play-actingless
and a finer game
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Sweden 1-0 Switzerland
Zlatanless but through
One deflection is enough
To cut this Swiss roll
furnished with success
flat pack four Ikea like
Sweden build their home
ten man Swiss compound
Blagult are still in the mix
England now await
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Colombia 1-1 England
England win 4-3 on penalties.
dear oh dear oh dear
where on Earth do we begin
to pen our relief?
nervy night again
no Rashford* or Loftus Cheek
we looked poor upfront
through but only just
penalty hoodoo undone
but we must improve
coming home the cry
suddenly on ev’ry lip
wiil it be in tears?
World Cup day 19
Forsberg sends Switzerland home
Sweden 1-0 Switzerland
Some thought the talisman
Retired in the autumn
Sweden are a team now
No Zlatan, no problem
Forsberg’s shot deflected
Helvetia chuck the towel
Swiss Lang is soon sent off
For a very late foul
Magical run runs
As the Swedes beat the Swiss
For the first time since 1994
It’s World Cup Quarters bliss
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Penalteam England are in the last eight
Colombia (3) 1-1 (4) England
When it comes to a spot kick
It’s that man Harry Kane
With seconds left on the clock
Yerry Mina inflicts the pain
We go to extra time
90 minutes and add ons are up
Sweat in gallons and nails are bit
This is the World Cup
Hendo and Bacca fail to net
Pickford, Dier, destiny on a date
We have news for you
England are in the last eight
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Brazil / Swiss Advance haiku-WC Day 14
Brazil & Swiss Advance
what then have we learned
as Brazil and Swiss advance …
both blow hot and cold
strong>Serbia 0-2 Brazil
is it on the cards?
when they purr they start to stroll
who wil beat this lot?
love or loathe Neymar
with his flicks and tricks he does
ev’rything but score
Serbia regret
leaving it so late to start
have Brazil returned?
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Switzerland 2-2 Costa Rica
far from convincing
Swiss roll into last sixteen
like some mountain stream
always great to watch
Costa Rica score at last
a place in our hearts
knowing they are out
Costa Rica force a draw
they’ll be back again
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28th July 2026 at 9:40 pm
Hi Denys. Thanks for your kind words. I could have mentioned Dixie Dean but decided not to.
Best wishes, mate
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26th July 2026 at 3:47 pm
Great knowledge of Everton history, Joe.
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23rd July 2026 at 6:54 pm
Hi Jason,
Sorry I forgot to congratulate you on your excellent poem as well.
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23rd July 2026 at 6:43 pm
Hi Jason,
Thanks so much for your kind words about Kevin Keegan, a footballer of legendary status and deeply missed.
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23rd July 2026 at 12:01 pm
Thank you, Crispin. I will defo encorage my bunch to contribute and will of course clear it with staff room.
Many thanks
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22nd July 2026 at 6:48 pm
Great poem Jase.
You are a man of my own heart …
And great to hear that you your students poems from our site.
Keep on and more please
if ever some of your students write anything suitable for here and most importantly they give you permission to publish them, you can always do so under your name referencing their names and the school..and year.
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22nd July 2026 at 10:29 am
I think this is best thing I have read so far about the legend. Thanks
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22nd July 2026 at 10:22 am
One of the greats, inspired my generation of school kids in the 80s
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23rd May 2026 at 3:35 pm
Hi Crispin,
Thanks for the featured poem for the Arsenal Premier League victory. I love that photo showing the Arsenal ladies and fans in full rattle and rosette mode. I’ve seen it before quite a few times and, I think, a bit iconic. I think it was before the Gunners victory against Liverpool in the 1950 FA Cup Final. Great photograph.
Thanks
Joe
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8th May 2026 at 4:21 pm
Thanks for that Joe. Yes it’s been some season we had a blip but came out of it and finished strong. A mate of mine supports West Ham here in Coventry and my next door neighbour is a Spurs supporter, and both are getting edgy ! I like the Championship though as it’s competitive and has some good teams, players, and fans. Anyway we are back in the top flight and who knows what will happen ?
Cheers. Kev.
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