The Barnsley phenomenon – FA Cup 5th round; 17th/18th feb 2008

Tyke militia enjoyed the treats at Everton’s training ground
The man of Steele thwarted the Reds with a catalogue of stops to confound

Natures balance was upset as the Bluebirds pounced on the Wolves
Such celebration at Ninian, a king it would behoove

Handsome Dowie clapped as extended was the Ricoh slump
87 winners left teetering from a brutal Mowbray thump

League two Rovers took the horns as they expressed no deference to the saints
Slick passing was stifled as Rovers dominated, surely they couldn’t have much complaint

Rooney’s bad finishing ensured the man of the match award
No mention of Fletch or Carrick but there was no chance of being bored

Gallas versus Nani was the most uneven match
On the pitch the seal tricks confirmed the Gunners were well out of scratch

With Scudamore and the suits reviewing foreign aid
The Boro were blunted by the steel city blades

An as the weekend faded Arry’s luck struck again
At the final death knell the lilywhites were slain.

© Emdad Rahman
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