The Ballad of Mile Oak Blue [best read in the style of Johnny Cash]
The 'A's
On a sunny day, on a Sunday morn, two teams they took the field
As the pylons hummed and the wind blew free
The 'Blue' Boys' fate was sealed.
It was Caldé first that hit the net
As he looked to cash-in on his Dad's crazy bet,
'Score THREE today, and a tenner's yours!'
[Foolish words from them Northern jaws]. 0:1
Sam ran the wing like a bird took flight
His speed and skill an awesome sight,
While Ross took a touch and, screamin' out loud
Did a dive to make Tom Daly proud!
Caldé, Ross and Reg conspired
To make the Blues look really tired.
But wave after wave saw little reward
It had been some time since the boys had scored.
Then our flame-haired forward did a 'chip-cross' thang
On to Reg's right foot - top corner - BANG! 0:2
The Mile Oak boys were looking good in defence
2-0 up but things were getting tense
Til' Ross did a turn that left his marker stranded
His shot hit the net like an eagle had landed! 0:3
Half time: Mile Oak Blue 0 ASC 3
With their tails up the boys ran out
Not knowing we'd be seeing a rout
Matt squeaked a ball though the Blues back two
Sam's deft tap-in was the least he could do. 0:4
It was Ryan's turn, and turn he did
The ball under the keeper slid! 0:5
ASC on fire as they pushed for more
Reg rounded the keeper to increase the score. 0:6
Now from the back there came an attack
As Matt and Ross joined in
The latter's shot didn't hit the spot
But the former's hit the pin! 0:7
Caldé smelt the cash and began to dash
Through the Blues as they stayed brave,
But the Keeper looked like he was already beat
That shot he weren't ever gonna save 0:8
Matt came up from the back, avoiding the flack
From the stalwarts dressed in blue
As he hit number nine, with a cry of 'MINE!'
There weren't NOTHIN' they could do! 0:9
But what about Joe, way back in the goal?
The poor guy left out on his own?
To keep himself sharp, he pulled out his harp
And laid down some blues of his own.
Up the other end, still tryin' to defend
The Blues they kept on tryin',
But Ross chipped to Matt, who spun the ball back
Waitin' there was our boy, Ryan. 0:10
But it wasn't over, the boys were in clover
They were making their passes stick
And with his rellies watching, Matt weren't botchin'
The chance of his first hat-trick! 0:11
Caldé's return from the subs bench burned
In the memories of those who saw
His Dad's face wince, as he darted and jinked
Through the back to get THAT score! 0:12
It was Reg up now and we all went 'WOW!'
As the ball flew through the air
He'd scored three, but amidst all the glee
It felt a little unfair. 0:13
But to HELL with FAIR
There was time for MORE
And in one last attempt to strike the Blues
Ross stepped in with not one, but TWO! 0:14 & 15
Fifteen goals and four hat-tricks
Mile Oak Blue had been hit for six
But thru' the onslaught, their heads held high
Them Mile Oak boys, they never say die!
Final Score: Mile Oak Wanderers Blue 0 ASC Strikers 15 [crikey!]
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The 'B's
or
Some more of me poetry
Unbeaten in loads, the Bs stepped in
Could they emulate their pals?
Henry and Max laid siege to the goal
The parents watched like owls
For a while it seemed that this Blues team
Would keep their visitors out
But Joe W. was there, and with a swish of his hair
Gave us something to shout about! 0:1
Sharpy was in with a great through ball
That scythed the opponents' back line
Joe G. slammed home, when left on his own
By gosh, that boy's touch is damn fine! 0:2
We were soon up to three, as Bill started a spree
That saw him shoot just wide
Joe W. appeared, and with a look of some fear
The Blues keeper was back inside . . . his own net. 0:3
Half time: Mile Oak Blue 0 ASC 3
With Sunny in goal and Charlie out front
It was Henry's chance to shine
After shooting just wide, it was no time to hide
As the fourth went over the line! 0:4
Bill came close with a stinging free-kick
But a great save prevented the goal
Fraser and Charlie passed well with Joe W.
And Sharpy played well 'in the hole'
It could've been five, but the ball crossed the line
Before Charlie tapped into the net
So a goal kick it was, but our Keeper 'woz robbed'
Our boys became more of a threat!
Shot after shot as the boys looked to slot
The ball through the tightening gaps
Bill in with his head, Fraser left them for dead
But Joe W.'s strike got the claps! 0:5
A hat-trick for Joe, meant that I had to go
To a cashpoint on the way home.
But these 'B' Boys are great, and play like great mates,
They deserve some cash of their own!
Final Score: Mile Oak Wanderers Blue 0 ASC Strikers 5
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