Tag Archives: football

Losing the WAG

Posted on October 10, 2019 by twitmericks

Coleen said the case had been cracked -/ Rebekah was caught in the act./ This angered Becks Vardy,/ Who got a bit mardy,/ Insisting her Insta was hacked.  ///https://twitter.com/twitmericks/status/1182221953874223106 Coleen said the case had been cracked –Rebekah was caught in … Continue reading →

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USWNT 2 POTUS 0

Posted on July 7, 2019 by twitmericks

The USA’s sureness of touch/ In winning out over the Dutch/ Secured for their nation/ The world’s admiration./ The President’s style, not so much./// https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jul/07/trump-usa-world-cup-win-megan-rapinoe The USA's sureness of touch In winning out over the DutchSecured for their nationThe world's … Continue reading →

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Banks of England

Posted on February 12, 2019 by twitmericks

Farewell to the great Gordon Banks,/ High up in world goalkeeping ranks,/ Who stood twixt the sticks/ To win ’66/ And earn England football fans’ thanks.///    

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Final Reckoning

Posted on July 16, 2018 by twitmericks

To mark the end of Russia 29018, here are three World Cup Final limericks for you: “It’s all gone without any hitch”,/ Declared Vlad Vladimirovich,/ But then Pussy Riot/ Disrupted the quiet/ Invading the Cup Final pitch./// *** Among the … Continue reading →

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Arsene About

Posted on May 13, 2018 by twitmericks

Old Arsene the Arsenal boss,/ Went 49 games without loss,/ Displaying great reason/ For many a season,/ Though zipping his coat made him cross./// https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2018/may/13/arsene-wenger-final-bow-arsenal-huddersfield-town Old Arsene the Arsenal boss,Went 49 games without loss,Displaying great reasonFor many a season,Though zipping … Continue reading →

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Arsene’ll Do It

Posted on April 20, 2018 by twitmericks

Old Arsene who’s now been unseated/ Went 49 games undefeated;/ Through downs and through ups/ With titles and cups/ That’s one feat that’s not been repeated./// https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43834283 Old Arsene who's now been unseatedWent 49 games undefeated;Through downs and through upsWith … Continue reading →

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Carragher Spat

Posted on March 12, 2018 by twitmericks

A pundit who acted the yob/ Is fearful of losing his job/ As Sky believes spitting/ Is not the most fitting/ A use of his highly-paid gob./// A pundit who acted the yobIs fearful of losing his jobAs Sky believes … Continue reading →

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Ramos Runs

Posted on March 10, 2018 by twitmericks

Real Madrid footballer Sergio/ Was gripped by a powerful urgio/ And ran to the can/ Mid-match, said Zidane/ To stop an embarrassing splurgio./// Real Madrid footballer SergioWas gripped by a powerful urgioAnd ran to the canMid-match, said ZidaneTo stop an … Continue reading →

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Getting Lairy with Dairy

Posted on December 11, 2017 by twitmericks

Two versions for this limerick: My first effort went: Mourinho was letting off steam/ At members of Man City’s team/ When one of that ilk/ Threw semi-skimmed milk/ At one used to coaching the cream./// Then I remembered a rather … Continue reading →

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Azzurri get the Blues

Posted on November 14, 2017 by twitmericks

Supporters of football in Italy/ Are gnashing their teeth, weeping bitaly;/ The national side/ Has not qualified,/ With Sweden repelling them gritaly./// https://www.thelocal.it/20171114/the-saddest-reactions-to-italy-world-cup-flop Supporters of football in ItalyAre gnashing their teeth, weeping bitaly;The national sideHas not qualified,With Sweden repelling them … Continue reading →

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