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I’m not the biggest football fan
I don’t have a season ticket
but if I see that ball on the penalty spot,
then I’m gonna run up and kick it.
I don’t have a season ticket,
going week-in week-out would be a chore,
so I watch most of the matches on telly,
and always tune in to Final Score.
There have been certain moments in football
looking back over the years and I find
that I’m quite over-come with nostalgia
and certain memories come to mind.
The FA Cup final used to be such a big deal
streets empty, everyone home watching the game,
I can still see the Wimbledon keeper saving the day,
but I just can’t remember his name.
My earliest footballing memory
was in my living room and not in the stands,
when England were playing Argentina,
and Diego knocked it in with his hand.
I remember the World Cup in Italy,
with everyone glued to the screen
and when Ireland beat Romania
it all felt like a wonderful dream.
There was one player who really was special
they called him Gazza rather than Paul,
the things he could do with the ball at his feet,
he was so much better than them all.
In Euro 22 the Lionesses roared
beating Germany two goals to one,
Lucy Bronze and the team brought home gold,
and finally England won.
But by far my favourite moment
in what they call the beautiful game
is the over-head kick by Pele
in that movie starring Michael Caine.
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Tom Dylan (
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Pelé is legend! 🙏🏻🕊️
He really is! 🙂
I too am not a rabid fan but my first exposure was watching Pele in the World cup of 1970 when the team was great watching Garrincha and Junior Jair on a wonderful team that took the cup and later Ronaldo Phenonemo Ronaldinho Roberto Carlos Robin Maradona, Zidane Beckham Ibrahimovic Messi and so many more a lovely tribute
I am the same, not a massive football fan, but there have been so many stand out moments over the years. Thanks so much for your comments, as always, Soren. Really appreciated.
Wonderful poem, Tom. Growing up in the States you can imagine what I call football. American Football aside, I used to play football when I was younger, both sports actually, and the one we call "soccer" is far more exhausting and just as injurious, if not more so due to the lack of pads and helmets! And Pelé...wow!!! Quite the legendary name drop there! Love it!🌹👏
Yeah, I am not a massive sports fan, but there have been moments in football over the years that have been fantastic. And yeah the soccer/football thing can be rather confusing. In Australia they sometimes refer to rugby as football and footie. So, football can mean three different games completely! 🙂 Thanks as always for your comments, mate. Really appreciated.
For sure! And, all three of them can be quite bloody too! My cousin played Rugby for the Navy. You are most welcome, Tom!
Although you say your not really a fan, this wonderful write highlights the importance of it in society, the wonderful memories it creates, how on the big days it brings people and countries together, not to mention some of the most talented people performing their magic, loved the read
That is exactly it. The big moments seem to transcend sport and become these massive events. You cannot help but be swept up in the excitement. Thanks a lot for your comments. Cheers, Tom.
You are very welcome
You bring this to vivid life. Tremendous work.
Thanks a lot, brother. Really appreciate your comments.
I do not watch football, rugby on the other hand is different, I have watched every match in the 6 nations (and 5 nations) for years. In the world cups there are 48 matches and I have seen them all in the last three world cups. A Rugby Nut am I Tom.
Andy
Nice one, Andy. I am a rugby fan too. I follow both league and Union. My local sides are Sale Sharks and Salford Red Devils. They play at the same stadium. 🙂
Being a Newcastle United fan :🏆at last ! I was fortunate enough to see the great George Best play .
That does me .
Nice one.
Now there is a legend. George Best, blimey. And congrats on the cup! A cracking final. My wife is a Man United season ticket holder. I am not allowed to play Blue Moon or You'll never walk alone. 🙂 Cheers, Tom.
Being a Newcastle United fan :🏆at last ! I was fortunate enough to see the great George Best play .
That does me .
Nice one.
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