Song for Blackburn game

[Glenn Peen]

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.

[Legion]

They continue to get better and better, Glenn.

[eamonn]

Quite, though there was no need to cut off your, er, chap.

[cdbearsfan]

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.

[TheTimVilla]

Most evocative. 9 out of 10.

[ktvillan]

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.

[Simon Ward]

Contemporary work isn't it Glenn?

[ian c.]

I don't think I have enjoyed an H&V song or verse so much since the Joey Gudjonsson song translation many years ago.

[adrenachrome]

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.

[Percy McCarthy]

Wonderful.

[bob]

100.

[damon loves JT]

I honestly think that's the funniest thing I've ever seen.

[richard moore]

I only ever remember Ian Olney being young. Did he ever grow old?

[hawkeye]

can you whistle it

[cdbearsfan]

I only ever remember Ian Olney being young. Did he ever grow old?

Yes, but luckily it didn't affect his pace.