I'm a little surprised then.
Gary Shaw was pivotal in Aston Villa's shock title win in 1981. An incredible season that went to the wire with Ipswich Town. 18 league goals and a formidable connection with Tony Morley. As mentioned, unlucky with injuries. Sad way to go. RIP. A name that...
Tiny adaptions, Zeb.
'Let your voices ring my boys' becomes 'with voices all in one accord, take the time from me'
You could do any number of small adaptions that strengthen the original and uphold its theme and Edwardian style.
After all, Ward-Higgs was a Londoner anyway and missed some...
I think you are right. Although I do much prefer the actual words of the anthem rather than the adulterated version. To upset the woke warriors, I'd be happy for 'boys/men' to be replaced with a more unisex term. After all, women do make up 50% of Sussex and even if it's a war song they're in...
So pleased for Gloucestershire, a new trophy name. And especially for Syd Lawrence, I knew nothing of his plight. Gloucestershire by far the best team on the day. Proof that it's not always about big names.
I think it has aged very well. It will be played at my funeral.
I think it's very easy to sing the word 'gay' and understand that you are calling on folk to be happy of heart and not commanding them to take it up to the elbow. It's also easy not be embarrassed by the word 'gay' in the modern...