Were you there?

from “The Goals of Bingo Boot” by Allan Ahlberg . The fans in the stand went barmy City had won one-nil. The Devil stayed in his dugout Defeat was a bitter pill. Till God came along with an offer Quite genuine and real To forget their bet and agree instead On a little … transfer […]

From “The Goals of Bingo Boot” by Allan Ahlberg The Devil sat in his chairman’s chair And spoke in Bingo’s ear ‘I’ve pulled a few strings, I must confess, To arrange your transfer here. For we’ve got this little match, y’see (And I’ve got this little bet) Away to The Heavenly City And we’ve never […]