It was over 20 years ago In summer ’96 That with my tiny TV set I became transfixed I knew naught of football Never heard of Sir Geoff Hurst I’d no idea the England Team Had since his time been cursed The pre tournament coverage I’d read had drawn me in The team was causing
What if football players were Prime Ministers? Then there would be a game to be had. It will be all about where the money lay (And filling in tax forms a little funny). Tribes of those who have a skill To right all wrongs and promise results. A passage of equality in his ‘n’ hers
Telling your nephew they lost, They lost to West Ham of all teams. I didn’t want to ruin his hopes, His dreams, his unrequited love, his aspirations And his undying support for the team But to lose to West Ham, really? I didn’t want to brag or nothing. He’s so young, he’ll learn about the
The land could be bare but doesn’t mean it won’t produce, The land could be dry but doesn’t mean it’s not fertile. It takes time for some things, it takes time to come clean, Deep inside the beast lives, the land can hold its produce. It can withstand the tough seasons, the truth it withholds.
The dream of promotion is over for Fleetwood Town, But they should hold their heads up high - and not wear a frown. They played well all season, and almost won promotion, They played with True Grit, showing such devotion. Now they can take a holiday and recharge their batteries, Looking forward to the new
Chelsea FC will now be crowned champions, Of the English Premier League, as it now happens. They’ve played brilliant all through the season, They’ve shown True Grit, and sheer determination. It seems they cannot now be caught, But, it is really just a mere thought? Spurs and Liverpool have done their best, They tried to
What have you been taking Manchester City? You slay that strategy on Crystal Palace! Playing with someone you subconsciously believe dominates, One knock down, becomes the comfort zone or the safe place. The fear on Crystal, quite visible, couldn’t cover what needed to be covered. The smile on Guardiola vibes, “slay boys this is a
I am a famous footballer and I suffer with my health, But I can get some help - because I do have so much wealth. My club I will not name - but they do all care for me, I suffer from an illness which is invisible, I really want to be FREE. My focus
Good luck to little Fleetwood Town they could be soon promoted, To the English Championship their players are so devoted. They’ve played great all season that is evident, If they win promotion - they’ll feel like a president! They are the manx army, at their ground at; Highbury, Just up the road from Blackpool -
Legends. Small Teams. Energetic. Regressive. Some of the labels carried in their hearts and minds. Do these define their desire? What they wish to acquire? Sit still, watch the game and pick a label, Voice it and see it come to life if it lands on the mind that’s able, To pick, internalize and believe
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What have you done? A gambler man’s sin, Fraud - bent the outside line. What have you done? High up in the castle Only to hit a new low. What have you done? Hammered down the coffin Or just caught up in the games. What have you done? Games to play on but In a
The Mental. The Mind. The Intellectual, Is it what sports is all about? Football is the Journey I partake, Arsenal fan? When the game is on, we’ve an opinion. The History we know, The Games we’ve watched, The Statistics; It’s on, to create one more for us. This time we ask, “Did you see this
The English football season is drawing to a close, It’s all getting very exciting, with teams battling for their cause. The top teams in the Premier League are fighting for a place, A chance to play in the Champions League, ‘oh, what a race!’ Then there’s the Championship where teams are aiming high, They all
It’ll end in a loss, a shocking defeat. We’ll flail and fail when it goes to penalties Never once gaining the upper hand, Not from the first minute till the last. No hope for us at all, no prayer answered No favours owed or to call in. No icon, no deity to help my team
Fresh breath of victory for Arsenal, A double score indeed, Things look good in twos, The resilience paid off, Kept City brothers off a bit, You were both hungry for Wembley win, The field that Ozil had his record wins, Bet the boys only knew winning wasn’t everything but the only thing. Guardiola, there’s first
My name is Wayne Rooney, and I’m leaving Manchester United, No press are allowed - they are the uninvited. Thirteen long years I’ve played at Old Trafford, Sadly I’m now leaving - as my football form has suffered. I have also put on weight - and I do feel rather flabby, I haven’t scored many
My name is Donald Trump I am the new U.S. President, Now I will change things - and make a mega statement. We are going to have our lunch - at my inaugural ceremony - From ‘lobster’ to ‘roast beef-steaks’ - it’s cost me a lot of money. I will also watch some soccer -
The English FA Cup goes on for ever more, But in some games that are played - both teams fail to score. But there are some shocks in store - as the underdogs do well, And when they are on the pitch - they really all do gel. ‘Just take a look at the seasiders
A very famous footballer was remembered recently, Who helped England win the World Cup - which is now history. A very famous man indeed, and a doting father, Also a loving husband - to Tina, his beautiful wife to prosper. Bobby played for West Ham - and started as a schoolboy, And has young Bobby
The English FA Cup is getting very exciting, Some lower league English teams - it’s all very inviting. Manchester United are through, as well they really should be, Their main aim is to lift this solid silver trophy! Liverpool have to replay their game, and try and beat Plymouth, And Tottenham take on Wycombe, While
The schoolboy was a star, in class and on the field, Playing sports when he could - respect he sure did yield. He shone at what he did and he also heard the call: ‘This schoolboy would be famous by playing world-class football.’ A career of twenty years - which he relished every day, Playing
Jose Mourinho was so very angry, He thought Manchester United should’ve had a penalty. They nearly won their game with Arsenal, But the game finished 1-1 - instead of 1-0. Gareth Southgate is now England’s new boss. He should be paid on results - so he’d be working for a loss! The England dummies gave
Wayne Rooney is now a comedian, he says he’ll prove the doubters all wrong, He says he’ll come back as “good as new” - and merrily on song. ‘What’s he going to do - win some major trophy? And win it single handed - and reap in his own glory?’ He’s in his mid thirty’s
I remember in the 1970s, it seems so long ago, I used to watch the football - on TV with my dad always in the know! All the teams were really good - and they played with skill and pace, They really were so entertaining - in fact they were really ace! There were several