The football players I once
knew - were the cream of
the crop.
And when they went on the
pitch - we’d see who came
out on top?
I remember Francis Lee,
and Mike Summerbee,
Then came Colin Bell,
who all played for
Manchester City.
Even the Arsenal - now
they also were the stunners.
From Charlie George - to
Pat Jennings - they were
the brilliant’ Gunners!
At Highbury they played -
every match an epic,
Even their manager -
George Graham was a
tonic!
Leeds United were also
there, all dressed in
virginal white.
All their brilliant players -
a magical delight.
From Billy Bremner, to
Peter Lorimar - and Allan
Clarke, too,
They really were a dynamic
team - one heck of a crew!
All the teams of the golden
years - so many I could
name,
They all played so brilliant -
at their chosen game.
Kevin Keegan and John
Toshack - and also Jimmy
Greaves,
They all were simply
superb - they had magic
up their sleeves!!!!
And even when it was
snowing - the lads would
all stall play,
They ran about all over the
place - they simply enjoyed
their day.
The fans all cheered - and
some really swore,
But everyone enjoyed
themselves - then a player
would often score!!!!
The magic days out at the
football match, really was a
treat,
The players all entertaining
us - the ball was at their
feet.
The final whistle was then
blown, and everyone just
cheered,
Then before the arrival of
health and safety - the
grounds were carefully
cleared.
The golden years of the
football teams - and the
football players,
We idolised all the greats -
and we even shed some
tears!
Now we move forward to
a whole new generation -
and start a new found
nation;
‘What a fabulous sport we
do have - our football
team’s creation?’
Written by Darryl Ashton 
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