My eternal thanks I wish to express

With gratitude to John from the local press

Writing us off completely, with the words to the public he did say

Advising us to avoid embarrassment and not turn up to play

In a cup final against opposition with superior skills and refined touch

However, names and reputations don't guarantee winning matches as such

In my time in the game, I've learned a few things through the years

If you don't start correctly it's hard to move up through the gears

The words my players took to the pitch were loud and clear

Confidence without arrogance and respect without fear

Thanks again to the man for the words he did write

He was mentioned in the team talk, we were up for the fight

When the match was over and all was said and done

We turned up, he was wrong and we had won