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Messiah

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At some football clubs (one, at least)

They don't need a manager,

They're looking for a messiah.

Will he help to take them higher

Up the league?  Does Europe beckon?

Alleluia! Alleluia!

Too hot to Handel, I reckon.

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Stephen Gospage

Mon 25th Oct 2021 21:11

And thanks to Pete for the like.

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Stephen Gospage

Fri 22nd Oct 2021 08:46

Thanks to Stephen and Bramwell for the likes.

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Stephen Gospage

Thu 21st Oct 2021 17:42

Thanks to Holden, KJ, Keith and MC for the nice comments. I couldn't resist the Handel pun, I'm afraid.

This poem was prompted by a certain managerial resignation announced yesterday, so basics may be in short supply, I fear, MC, back or Bach!

Thanks again to everyone.

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M.C. Newberry

Thu 21st Oct 2021 14:52

Perhaps a good reason to get Bach to basics in the great English
game!

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keith jeffries

Thu 21st Oct 2021 09:50

Well written. I agree with Kevin.
Thanks

Keith

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kJ Walker

Thu 21st Oct 2021 07:45

Nice pun in last line

Holden Moncrieff

Thu 21st Oct 2021 00:36

Great Handel pun, Stephen! ?

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