Hope (Powell)

It’s brainstorming time at Grimsby, out comes the marker
Inventory of the merits of the prototype manager

“European knowledge a chief ingredient”
4 major tournaments and the nation’s adorement

Job description insists on “first-rate (wo)man management”
“Coach of the national team,” is the cliques lament

“We need someone special with a proven pedigree”
66 caps, 35 goals, Hope can guarantee

Silverware and honours most certainly applicable
Hat trick of FA cups and the League and Cup double

“Thorough understanding of the international game?”
“Add National vice captain,” to Hope’s mushrooming fame

“Ok, how about a touch of celebrity?” some yammer
“Ok, Sister of a feted ex Libertines Drummer?”

They exclaim, “find the best (wo)man to fit the frame
Distinctive name from English football’s hall of fame

After Grimsby give the elbow to Gaffer Mike Newell
Take a moment to mull over the FA’s crown jewel

More apt after Mr Newell’s lineswoman drama
Hope, Toffees Marley or Rehanne from Leicester?

Many illustrious Mariners have trodden the slope
Shankly, McMenemy, Buckley, and now maybe Hope?

Number 7
(c) Emdad Rahman
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