One more of our traditions here The Limerick Challenge, so dear, Received the green light From the club last night To continue into its fifth year They have promised me once again To print the three chosen ones, when, In earliest Jan They find a programme So into action, gentlemen (and any ladies, if we have any) And put down, if you´d be so kind Whatever you have on your mind, Of Canary thoughts In these five-line ´shorts´ And very soon the time I´ll find... ...to judge which three of them are best In this recurring Juletide test, So they may be sent From Dubai or Kent Or from whoever this year is blessed And although we may not agree That Hughton should be top of our tree, Not everything´s bad So please, not too sad If you partake of this Christmas spree. OTBC And as we´re celebrating our 5th anniversary, here are the last 4 years´ winners with their entries. 2009 - redruthyella: There was a young man from Carlisle Who's our leading scorer by a mile, By the end of the season I can´t see a reason Why we won´t be top of the pile 2010 - speedywideman: We all turned up one Sunday lunch To see the old Suffolk punch, Holt three he did score Whilst City got four Back to Ipswich they went with a crunch 2011 - ChrisAcle08: Our football is a breath of fresh air There is talent in abundance and flair, It´s the sum of our parts That´s warming our hearts Making others stop, take notice and stare 2012 - redruthyella: There was a young man from E7 Was a full back in the old Spurs eleven, His skills as a coach So far beyond reproach Orchestrates the Canaries like Previn All the best, and try and keep it clean(ish), and remember Christmas is a happy time, and a time for goodwill towards all men. Deadline for entries, Christmas Eve at 10 pm. Yours, rbf
I may have to give this some extra work, I'm not happy with the finish, but here's a starter There was an old man (Sorry Stephen) from Booton, He's on the board of a club managed by Chris Hughton, He's no great fan of titty, But he loves Norwich city, And when we win he goes to the Bah! I shall have to support CH staying in charge until the new year now unless the new manager rhymes with Booton or Hamstead! Bah!
It's a worry our attack isn't more potent but at least we aren't stuck with the rodent We're premier league - and I still believe, Come summer the Canaries will be chirping!
Just to clarify, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limerick_(poetry) so Gen.Melchett and gruffnuts, both have potential but both do still need a bit of work to qualify as a full-blooded limerick, but please don´t be put off.
In May fortune favoured the Canary But the Premier League can be scary Despite a liberal summer Since then we've been glummer And we find ourselves saying "hail Mary"
On a night in the middle of May Much to poor Chelsea's dismay Our Norwich youth Reached the moment of truth And put in a winning display.
There is a man called Van Wolfswinkel Whose eyes have a lupine VanWolfstwinkle His movement is fine, And if we give him time, He'll score more than a meagre Vanwolfssprinkle.
Some give Frankinsence and Myrrh For others, it's gold they prefer But the perfect gift To give me a lift Is a performance from Leroy Fer.
After witnessing all Suarez's guile the Samaritans I had on speed dial When I told them I was sad, And angry and mad, They reminded me we lost to Carlisle.
There was a young goalie called Ruddy Whose rivals for England were cruddy But he'll never be picked To stand 'tween the sticks Cuz Hodgson's an old fuddy-duddy. Bit controversial again, I know. Sorry, I don't seem able to do nice ones.
Being nice is not a prerequisite for being chosen as one of the 3, but because they will be published in a match day programme, as well as choosing the best, I have to bear that in mind also.
We bought a fine striker called Hooper, Who is turning out to be quite super, He's scored wherever he's been Which for us is quite serene Our number eleven is a real trooper.
It's been a rocky road since Crimbo, Hughton in, whilst others say no, He's trying his best With what he's been blessed And still finished higher than Lambo!
It's been quite an up and down year, But there is still lots for us all to cheer, Down the A140 The 1p5wich (peasant) army Would give anything for the Premier League to appear!
Hugh Jackman, Stephen Fry, Jake Humphrey, Give great support I'm sure you'll all agree, To them it makes sense Not to sit on the fence And follow the yellow n green army.
We all love to watch Jake Humphrey, Who hosted the East Anglian Derby, Wes fired in number four After the crowd bayed for more, Whilst Holty stuck in the first three!
