We are badge-kissingly proud to present this poem and downloadable mini-poster for the Euro 2012 championship, which kicks off this evening.
The poem is an update of a version I wrote two years ago for the World Cup, which was itself inspired by Ian Dury’s Bus Driver’s Prayer.
Working on something like this adds an extra frisson to news reports about squad selection and injuries. The surprise call-up of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain posed what looked like an insuperable problem. Ledley King is also much missed from the previous version. That said, I was glad to see Leighton Baines in the squad and have been praying he avoids a last-minute injury. Sports-related poetry is a stressful business.
The poem proved remarkably ineffective last time, but who knows, this year could be different. We can but hope. And pray.
Fantastically non-sacreligeous. Well done. Love it. Thank you. Amen.
Posted by: Malcolm | 11 June 2012 at 13:23
Brilliant! Very tempted to use it in my services on Sunday!
Posted by: Rev'd Duttyo | 11 June 2012 at 15:56
I love the hint of the cross from the flag. It sets the context really well.
Posted by: Designer | 18 June 2012 at 23:34
Thanks for the nice comments - glad you noticed the cross.
Posted by: Nick Asbury | 19 June 2012 at 08:35
Anything inspired by Ian Dury gets my vote. What a poet he was.
Posted by: Freddie B. | 25 June 2012 at 11:40
Indeed.
Posted by: Nick Asbury | 25 June 2012 at 13:56