Inspired by Dick Knight's question: "How does it feel to be A First Division Poet in Residence?"

The Guardian may not agree.

My critics will no-no it.

A First Division Poet!

Was in Division Three:

The Part-Time Poets'

Loomed large and

ominously . . .

By men of foul intent:

An outside bog in Kent.

I'm filled with inspiration!

My poetry got better:

Verbs and nouns began

Last year I got promotion -

And a Championship as well!

"I'm in Division One ..."

In Residence, that's me -

And Hove Albion F.C.!

It's five years since the Goldstone died.

Five years from then

to now.

You want a rollercoaster?

You've got one, folks -

and how!

So, council, listen here.

We need a proper stadium.

Now get your arse in gear!

Well done to Peter and

To Dick and Martin too.

We've seen it all, through thick and thin.

It's like a dream come true.

-Attila the Stockbroker, attila@solutionsinc.co.uk