Alone he stands: The 31st man.
Dressed as an outcast; whistle in hand.
Caotic mimery. No real game-plan.
Reactionary folly; of 31st man.
Subject of heckles; outspoken fan.
Helps if he's deaf; the 31st man.
Vision impaired? Unlikely he'll scan.
Eyesight is questioned. The 31st man.
Surely he's joking. (Old Ollie and Stan
were far less a farce than the 31st man).
Fulltime. He's blown it. So now face the clan;
(back in the clubhouse, the real game began.)
Punishing lawlessness (3 fortnight ban).
Front the judiciary. Must take the stand.
Centre of video checks (slow camera pan);
scrutinised rulings of 31st man.
If he is errant, his hide they'll tan.
Correct calls forgotten. Poor 31st man.
Solit'ry off-seasons. Road runs he ran.
Teamwork eludes this loneliest man.
(c) TJ McGowan, MrsMyth
