Old Blackburnian's View - Pt 22 - ‘Twas the Night Before, the Night Before Christmas

[Herbie6590]

This week's "Accrington Observer" column takes a poetic turn....

‘Twas the Night Before, the Night Before Christmas 

(with apologies to Clement Clarke Moore )

 

‘Twas the night before, the night before Christmas and all round the ground,

No home fans were singing, not even a sound,

The passing was poor, not with enough care,

Hoof it into the area, or somewhere near there.

 

The fans were all settled, all snug in their seats, 

With visons of a home win as their Christmas treat,

Mum in a bobble hat, dad in a cap,

Well it was so dull, you had time for a nap.

 

When a cross came in, Danny Graham was clattered,

The referee saw nothing wrong with the matter, 

Fans stood up to shout, frustration to the fore,

We could play here all night and still never score.

 

Floodlights shining down on the well-tended grass,

Wigan attacker falling down on his...behind,

When, what to my wondering eyes should appear

A shot hit on target, a goal seemed so near.

 

With Holtby now on, so lively and quick,

His passing composed and with time for a flick,

No difference it made, the goal never came,

Mowbray whistled and shouted and called them by name;

"Now Darragh! Now Ryan! Now, Arma and Dacky! On, Danny! On, Stewart!
Don't keep passing backy...”

To the edge of the box, 

Put it over the wall,

Now dash away Arma, dash away all!

 

The passing remained poor though, all through the game,

No matter which player, the end result the same,

The ref whistled loud, again and again,

The home crowd did groan, a familiar refrain.

 

Bradders went down, clutching his knee,

A sight no Rovers fan wanted to see,

It didn't look good, he went down in great pain,

He’ll receive our best wishes again and again.

 

Wigan grew stronger, starting to feel bold,

Cook on the touchline, no longer cold,

Walton the hero, not once but twice,

Frustrating old teammates must have felt nice.

 

A goalless draw and a pretty poor game,

Not what was ordered, a performance so lame,

Seven changes it seems unsettled the team,

But promotion or play-offs remain in our dreams.

 

Mowbray sprang to his feet on the ref’s final whistle,

All off down the tunnel and no doubt this’ll,

Be what he said as he disappeared out of sight,

"Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!"

 

 

We’ll all be back again on Boxing Day,

“Big Club” from Brum the team that we’ll play,

Let’s hope for three points and a well-deserved win,

A late Christmas present to make the fans grin.

 

Now it seems that all that is left to say,

Is hope you enjoyed your Christmas Day, 

May the wins keep on coming, bringing great cheer,

And make 2020 a very good year!

 

 

Thanks for reading my various musings so far this season, hope you have enjoyed them and that you’ll continue to do so into the New Year.

Have a very Merry Christmas from me & everyone at www.BRFCS.com. 

@ianherbert (Old Blackburnian)

 

 * special thanks to @St_Jimmy_77 for the photos...

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Thanks for that matey. Onwards and upwards hopefully.

[geedog13]

Amazing, well done and I doff my cap to you young sir..... merry Christmas 

[Herbie6590]

3 hours ago, geedog13 said:

Amazing, well done and I doff my cap to you young sir..... merry Christmas 

“Young sir” if only you knew...?

Thank you for the feedback ??

[4000Holes]

Well done Herbie.  Thanks for the smile and a very happy new year to you and all who contribute on here.