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Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: Glenn Peen on February 23, 2011, 05:07:29 PM

Title: Song for Blackburn game
Post by: Glenn Peen on February 23, 2011, 05:07:29 PM: This weekend's game is massive. To commemorate the moment, I have
penned the following poem. Enjoy it, lads.

The Road to Blackburn

We got up early and made some toast.
We had a wash and put on our pants.
We had a shave and a shit.
We had a pint and we were ready.

Off we went on the road to Blackburn at home.
Going along the Chester Road to Erdington.
Me, Mac, SoccerHQ and Karl Bridges.
We were listened to Spandau Ballet and smoking JPS.

Then we parked the car and met up with some people.
Dave Woodhall was there, saying: "I remember the 1970s."
And we all agreed. And then we talked about our favourite smells.
Grease, boiling kettles, wood, soft toys and old men.

Up pulled Jonny Collett, pulling skids in his flash new motor.
"Alright Jon," said SoccerHQ. "Got a new motor?"
Then we made our to Villa Park, singing our famous anthem.
Pah, pah, pah! Pah, pah, pah! Dah, dah! Pah, pah, pah! Pah, pah, pah!

Then the match. Bent pounced from a yard, like a young Ian Olney.
Young, Gabby, Dunne. Four-nil. Then three more in the second from Bent.
We all cried and sang, like the old days of The Holte.
And we left the ground with a smile and a wink.

Then off to the Barton's for a pint or three.
We chanted and held arms. Some held hands.
Some men cupped each other slenders. It was that kind of day.
Women sang, too. And Andy Gray. But not Richard Keyes.

"A great day," said Mac as he downed his whiskey and bitter.
"Ladyboys," muttered Eastie, as we all laughed at some cheese.
"I need a piss," said Risso, phoning in from his Isle of Man castle.
"A great day," seconded Glenn Peen, as he cut off his chap.
Title: Re: Song for Blackburn game
Post by: Legion on February 23, 2011, 05:43:16 PM: They continue to get better and better, Glenn.
Title: Re: Song for Blackburn game
Post by: eamonn on February 23, 2011, 05:51:43 PM: Quite, though there was no need to cut off your, er, chap.
Title: Re: Song for Blackburn game
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 23, 2011, 06:33:54 PM: It would be better if it had a tune to sing it too.

I'm thinking Holst's "Mars: The Messenger of War" would catch on with the young whippersnappers who do all the shouting and standing up in the Holte End.
Title: Re: Song for Blackburn game
Post by: TheTimVilla on February 23, 2011, 07:48:31 PM: Most evocative. 9 out of 10.
Title: Re: Song for Blackburn game
Post by: ktvillan on February 24, 2011, 02:07:46 PM: Quote from: Glenn Peen on February 23, 2011, 05:07:29 PM
Some men cupped each other slenders. It was that kind of day.

Top work as usual Glenn, although this line conjures up images that are quite disturbing and I sincerely hope it is'n't that kind of day (except for the 7-0 bit). If it is, I'm thankful I won't be there.
Title: Re: Song for Blackburn game
Post by: Simon Ward on February 24, 2011, 02:16:59 PM: Contemporary work isn't it Glenn?
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Post by: ian c. on February 24, 2011, 03:54:52 PM: I don't think I have enjoyed an H&V song or verse so much since the Joey Gudjonsson song translation many years ago.
Title: Re: Song for Blackburn game
Post by: adrenachrome on February 24, 2011, 04:32:59 PM: I would respectfully request that those chaps considering "cupping each others' slenders" cease and desist from this practice unless permission has been given by the owner of the relevant private particulars.
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Post by: Percy McCarthy on February 24, 2011, 04:45:29 PM: Wonderful.
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Post by: bob on February 24, 2011, 05:20:44 PM: 100.
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Post by: damon loves JT on February 24, 2011, 10:24:22 PM: I honestly think that's the funniest thing I've ever seen.
Title: Re: Song for Blackburn game
Post by: richard moore on February 24, 2011, 10:40:21 PM: I only ever remember Ian Olney being young. Did he ever grow old?
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Post by: hawkeye on February 24, 2011, 11:37:42 PM: can you whistle it
Title: Re: Song for Blackburn game
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 24, 2011, 11:44:43 PM: Quote from: richard moore on February 24, 2011, 10:40:21 PM
I only ever remember Ian Olney being young. Did he ever grow old?

Yes, but luckily it didn't affect his pace.
Title: Re: Song for Blackburn game
Post by: Vancouver on February 25, 2011, 02:03:29 AM: Am I missing something here?
Title: Re: Song for Blackburn game
Post by: Smithy on February 25, 2011, 08:23:05 PM: Quote from: Vancouver on February 25, 2011, 02:03:29 AM
Am I missing something here?

No, you're right. There should be fifteen 'pahs' in the fourth verse. Such a schoolboy error. I doubt he's ever even been to a game.