| Not a Good Friday 17:21 - Apr 2 with 6497 views | RuDeMan1970 |
As Good Friday three days ago was drawing to a close;
The time on earth sadly ran out for a man who's one of those
Who I would call a 'superfan' of Swansea Town and City,
So dedicated to our club, I thought I'd pen this ditty...
The love was born when he was 'leven in 1946,
His Mam she took him to The Vetch, and he was thrilled to bits
As Swansea Town they took the field, 'gainst West Brom Albion,
But spoiled the day, to his dismay, they lost the game 2-1!
This team in white, to his delight, improved as time went by
And as the decade neared its end, The Swans began to fly.
The names of men he'd oft recall, like "...Parry...Feaney...Keane..."
Of Swansea Town in '49 - the championship-winning team.
Then he was there in '64, in Villa's clinging mud,
But flukey Preston brought him back, to earth with a great thud!
Next came the gloomy 70s, the love affair survived
'Spite needing re-election, back in 1975.
But his faith was well-rewarded when, in 1978
Messiah Johnny Toshack walked right through the Vetch Field gates.
Up through the leagues he followed Tosh, was "Proud To Be A Swan",
Then burst with pride, and wept with joy, at Deepdale '81.
He caught the train in '82, as Swans were Anfield-bound
But missed the game, 'twas such a shame...no room left in the ground!
Though worse would come, as time went on, and we dropped down the leagues,
Though through the dark of '85, his support did not fatigue.
The club survived, then went back up, but the game he couldn't make it
To Torquay, down in Devon, he couldn't get a ticket!
But then the 90s they arrived, at Wembley took his place
As Swansea's trophy victory, put a smile back on his face.
Three years went by, and he was back, to take his Wembley seat
But this time sadness tasted, in last-minute defeat.
Then '99 he travelled up, to the land we all call 'Scunny'
But play-off failure once again...ALL THAT WAY!...JUST NOT FUNNY!!
2000 though, brought brighter days, for this loyal Swansea fan,
An away trip sealed the championship, at sunny Rother-ham(!)
But just twelve months were down the line, Swans back where they had started,
Then tragic'lly his wife passed on, and left him broken-hearted.
With love and care from family, he vowed he'd carry on
And in '02, "PETTY OUT!!" he'd shout, at the Patti Pavillion.
Then in '03, 'gainst Hull City, again was close to tears
But the 4-2 win, put a smile on him, and the day ended with cheers.
Just two years on, the Lib Stad came, his seat bought next to mine,
Way up high, on the eastern side, right on the halfway line,
And soon a change in playing style - Roberto at the helm,
"Brilliant football!" he declared, with joy was overwhelmed.
And so that mag'cal Wembley day, we reached the 'Promised Land'
But ill-health meant he missed the trip, fate cruelly dealt a hand,
Though once back able to support, he lived the Premier dream
And declared "West Brom home 2012's the best I've ever seen!"
But by the time the League Cup came, ill-health it had returned,
Though watching from his Wembley seat, his eyes still brightly burned.
Our win was cheered so loud and proud, a smile fixed on his face,
He felt sixty-seven years' support, was rewarded in this place.
With failing health he'd soon decide, a move was for the best
So soon his Season it was changed, to 'Disabled' in the west.
Then one last trip away from home, when his 80th came around -
A one-nil win at Arsenal away, his joy it did abound!
But...time it waits for no man, and in Janu'ry this year
Came the moment he had dreaded, and which filled him up with fear
As Spurs at home, to 'see The Swans', was to become his last
And seventy-two years' loyalty, would now be in the past.
The last match he would ever hear, was Huddersfield away,
A battling draw with just ten men, for nearly all the play.
He heard it on the radio, whilst sitting up in bed
And helped to clear ev'ry ball, he'd pictured in his head.
But now this man is history, his loyal support no more
Though I'm sure that he will watch The Swans, by peering through Heaven's floor.
And though to write this eulogy, it makes me very sad,
My over-whelming feeling is...of pride...to call him 'Dad'. |  |
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| Not a Good Friday on 17:23 - Apr 2 with 5133 views | Darran |
Sorry for your loss Mate that’s beautiful. |  |
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| Not a Good Friday on 17:26 - Apr 2 with 5128 views | RuDeMan1970 |
| Not a Good Friday on 17:23 - Apr 2 by Darran |
Sorry for your loss Mate that’s beautiful. |
Thanks Darran, most difficult poem I've ever written. | |
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| Not a Good Friday on 17:35 - Apr 2 with 5078 views | Garyjack |
| Not a Good Friday on 17:26 - Apr 2 by RuDeMan1970 |
Thanks Darran, most difficult poem I've ever written. |
Really sorry for your dad's passing, but i feel privileged to have read that, very touching. |  | | |
| Not a Good Friday on 17:42 - Apr 2 with 5050 views | monmouth |
| Not a Good Friday on 17:35 - Apr 2 by Garyjack |
Really sorry for your dad's passing, but i feel privileged to have read that, very touching. |
I was struggling to express contemporaneous sadness and admiration. Gary’s done it better than I could, so I’ll just second that. |  |
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| Not a Good Friday on 17:43 - Apr 2 with 5048 views | Phil_S |
Tears welled up inside me as I read the last verse
So sorry for your loss - thoughts with you and your family but beautiful words |  | | |
| Not a Good Friday on 17:45 - Apr 2 with 5031 views | jeza739 |
"Twas a nightshift in WACR " also had tears running down my face.......
But for totally different reason... |  | | |
| Not a Good Friday on 17:45 - Apr 2 with 5022 views | Fireboy2 |
Absolutely brilliant mate
Thats explains perfectly what its like being a jack
Your dad would have been proud of you |  | | |
| Not a Good Friday on 18:07 - Apr 2 with 4921 views | 3swan |
Privileged to have read the eulogy , and respect to you for sharing your deep feelings with us.
It really hits the mark.
You have so many shared memories to remember during the sad times.
Once a jack always a jack | | | |
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| Not a Good Friday on 18:15 - Apr 2 with 4856 views | swanaway |
My condolences to you all. You've moved me to tears but what life he had, a true Jack. | | | |
| Not a Good Friday on 18:18 - Apr 2 with 4833 views | swanscopout |
A great tribute .. respect. | | | |
| Not a Good Friday on 18:38 - Apr 2 with 4756 views | marchamjack |
Enjoyed (if thats the right word) reading that. Condolences to you and the family. Lovely tribute |  |
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| Not a Good Friday on 18:54 - Apr 2 with 4680 views | thornabyswan |
| Not a Good Friday on 18:38 - Apr 2 by marchamjack |
Enjoyed (if thats the right word) reading that. Condolences to you and the family. Lovely tribute |
A lovely tribute to a true Jack. | |
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| Not a Good Friday on 19:01 - Apr 2 with 4648 views | jack2jack |
I don't think I can add anything more to what has already been beautifully said in the above posts
I would just like to add my sincere condolences to you and your family.
Take care
J2J. |  | | |
| Not a Good Friday on 19:02 - Apr 2 with 4647 views | Smellyplumz |
Condolences for your loss. Peace be his journey. |  |
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| Not a Good Friday on 19:16 - Apr 2 with 4582 views | Kilkennyjack |
Thats just incredible. God bless you all at this time. |  |
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| Not a Good Friday on 19:21 - Apr 2 with 4564 views | lifelong |
That’s a wonderful tribute to your father.
Rest in peace. |  | | |
| Not a Good Friday on 19:33 - Apr 2 with 4519 views | Private_Partz |
| Not a Good Friday on 19:21 - Apr 2 by lifelong |
That’s a wonderful tribute to your father.
Rest in peace. |
Seconded. I have shed a tear as well.
Those who have lost their father will know exactly what you are going through.
Always think about the good times. That is exactly what he would have wanted. |  |
| You have mission in life to hold out your hand,
To help the other guy out,
Help your fellow man.
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| Not a Good Friday on 19:33 - Apr 2 with 4514 views | Loyal |
Nice one rude boy,
Keep on keeping on 👠|  |
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| Not a Good Friday on 20:12 - Apr 2 with 4409 views | sainthelens |
Class, pure class. Thoughts are with you. |  | | |
| Not a Good Friday on 22:24 - Apr 2 with 4183 views | STID2017 |
That's brillant and so sad at the same time.
Sorry for your loss mate. |  |
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| Not a Good Friday on 22:28 - Apr 2 with 4174 views | STID2017 |
| Not a Good Friday on 19:33 - Apr 2 by Private_Partz |
Seconded. I have shed a tear as well.
Those who have lost their father will know exactly what you are going through.
Always think about the good times. That is exactly what he would have wanted. |
Indeed.
My dad died 30 years ago 31st March and it still leaves a hole that can never be filled.
Sounds like him and his Dad shared lots of great memories [Post edited 2 Apr 2018 22:29]
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| Not a Good Friday on 22:28 - Apr 2 with 4176 views | DJack |
An awesome tribute mate. All the best to you and your family at this difficult time. |  |
| It is far better to grasp the universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring. - Carl Sagan |
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| Not a Good Friday on 23:09 - Apr 2 with 4104 views | Ambergambler |
Your Dad really was a Superfan and that is a worthy tribute to him.
(Tried to add to the up arrows but it says I've 'already voted', sorry) | | | |
| Not a Good Friday on 23:45 - Apr 2 with 4055 views | Taliesin |
I'm not a religious man but I believe that we all part of a greater consciousness and your dad will always be part of that. All his knowledge, love and experiences can only make the universe a better place.
Hang in there RuDeMan. |  | | |
| Not a Good Friday on 00:07 - Apr 3 with 4030 views | Swanseajill |
Sorry you've lost your Dad but your memories of him will help you through your sadness.
And the memories of his Swans days are here to share with us.
Condolences to you, your family and friends. |  | | |
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