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'Sir Roger'

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'Knighted' by the Kop, no need of sword.
My boyhood hero, with every goal scored.
On my red jersey, I wore the number 8.
A record maker, a legend, an all time great.
He helped achieve Bill Shankly's dream.
Part of Ramsey's World Cup winning team.
On and off the pitch, a well deserved 'Sir'
Struck a thunderous shot through the air.
One of the greatest players we'll ever see.
Still my favourite ever Red, if you ask me!
So at number 8 or number 21.
He was my childhood hero, second to none.
His flag, next game will take pride of place.
'Sir Roger' a man of skill, a man of grace.

 

◄ The Sunlit Yard

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Mike Bartram

Thu 30th Sep 2021 11:59

thanks for the kind comments...Roger started his own haulage firm after quitting the game, driving his own lorry. different times now eh when top class players retire!

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Stephen Gospage

Wed 29th Sep 2021 17:23

Thanks, Mike. He was a fine player and a good man.

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Greg Freeman

Wed 29th Sep 2021 13:22

As Graham says, we have lost too many of these 60s football heroes recently. A fine tribute, Mike, to an underrated member of that World Cup winning team.

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Mike Bartram

Wed 29th Sep 2021 11:45

thanks mate!

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Graham Sherwood

Wed 29th Sep 2021 11:30

I love reading these poetic obits. Sadly too many required in the last twelve months. I was never a Liverpool fan but one had to admire them in their heyday.

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