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Background action by Nat Lofthouse
during the 1950/51 season.
Thanks Joe - another super contribution.
You remember the days of
Baggy shorts that flapped in the wind
Cigarette card heroes
With boots of iron
Brylcreemed hair so soft and silky
Stood to attention as Matthews scored
We surged and swayed in mighty crowds
When Bovril and manners were half a crown
Thunderous roar, we cheered our goal
Lofthouse and Finney in their royal cloak
From joyous streets and smoky pubs
We lit our Woodbines and shuffled home
This was the game that stole our hearts
When dreams and fantasies held the FA Cup
We rattled from terraces from way up high
And squeezed our scarves with a rapturous hug
I saw Best in his pomp, when London swung
Dancing to a tune
A heavenly pirouette
I wiped a tear when Bobby Moore died
The masterful maestro who always smiled
I'll never forget those Saturdays
When grandad and I,
Waved a rosette and heaved a sigh
Moist-eyed but happy
We raised a glass
To flying wingers, pie and peas
Yes Joe, I remember it well
Thanks a bunch for this nostalgic reminder.
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