I stood on Leppings Lane
1962
Sheffield Wednesday’s open end
First game of the season
Wore a cowboy hat that day
15 years of age
Supporting Bolton
If you want to know the reason
Got a 1-1 draw that day
I was never there again
Didn’t recognize the place
When I saw it on TV
Hillsborough disaster
97 would die
A crowded house
A pitch where bodies lie
Bolton knew such tragedy
1946
Post war passions
Embankment crowded out
33 folk lost their lives
Laid out along the touch line
Covered with coats
The game continued on
Bolton go to Sheffield this weekend
Calmer days
Comforts all restored
Both clubs have seen triumphant days
Both clubs have witnessed sorrow
Best of luck
Whatever the score tomorrow
Brian Fahy
8 October 2021
Erris Poetry 