Original Sketch Copyright Alex S. Bain
“Ten-Thirty”
The shuffling gait, the cheeky grin;
the hitched-up shorts, the jutting chin;
the ‘faithful’ drooled o’er every flick –
he really made the Celtic tick.
The iron will, the nerves of steel;
the bottle to face down the De’il;
with cunning ploy and subtle trick,
he really made the Celtic tick.
The speed of thought, the craft, the guile;
the temperament so volatile;
creative … gallus … cocky … slick –
he really made the Celtic tick.
The jaunty step, the jesting clown;
a cool head when the chips were down;
no easy touch, to vengeance quick –
he really made the Celtic tick.
The hot young head, the acid tongue;
the Chairman’s wrath … consigned to Brum;
at Stein’s behest, a second kick –
Wee Bertie made the Celtic tick!
Rhavanelli, 23 March 2018
Copyright 25thMay1967