Starting XI – a poem

Hi all, In advance of the start of the Premier League season, a few verses I did this morning, dedicated to Newcastle United. Starting XI And now at last they take the field, The team that fight and never yield, And as we watch, our faith so true, These ones we trust are all in […]

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My World Cup Memories

With the beginning of the World Cup today, I thought it would be worthwhile going on a little jaunt down memory lane and remembering where I was during the tournaments that I can remember. I’ll say a little bit about my life at the time, my memories of the tournament and anything else that springs […]

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O is for Offensive Line

So, imagine me, about 8 or 9 years old, given the oval ball. I dance past a couple of defenders, run up the line and cross into the end zone. I turn around hold the ball out and then spike it, Gronk-style. Yay, I’m a hero – I’m Marcus Allen! Then I hear the angry […]

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