RÉGIS’ MASTER PLAN

Here is a poem written by Judith Welsh. Perhaps the players should read this before the final to get them up for it, if they need any extra encouragement...

Sometimes you throw a battle on the way to win a war

You focus on the end game and the goal you’re fighting for

Our trojan horse depicted this in true deceitful style

He changed the team, then threw some games, delivered with sheer wile

Those Sky Blues were outmuscled, on the pitch and in the stands

Because they underestimated Régis’ cunning plans

He clearly had a strategy on how to win the race

He never overplayed his hand or lost his poker face

He loaded up his quiver and he knew just when to draw

Mayenda finished off the job begun by Isidor

Defending resolutely, our boys kept us in the fight

To shore us up for victory at The Stadium of Light

It could be said, perhaps, a little too close ‘Til the End’

When Big Dan brought the house down with that acrobatic bend

Now, as for all those doubters with their negativity

You don’t deserve to breathe the same air as Monsieur le Bris

You critics be constructive, naysayers hold your tongue

Our boys are battle-ready and they’re valiant, but they’re young

Let’s build them up, don’t tear them down as they go on their way

The Mags have got that covered, you don’t need to have your say

Fairweather fans and glory boys, remember on the day

Our boys deserve the type of fans who’ll back them come what may

Let’s all stalwart supporters get behind our bright young team

And follow them to Wembley as we follow our shared dream

So wear that shirt with pride lads, face The Blades with great aplomb

Don’t throw away your shot, it’s but a fantasy for some

As long as you give everything, that’s all we’re asking for

We promise to be loud and proud, and bring the Roker Roar

Then, at the final battle cry, it’s time to raise the bar

Together ‘Til the End’, Ha’way the Lads, Allez les Gars!!