Herald Express

That was funny, maybe they have listened to Merse or read his views somewhere. Did you ever read the Mike Bateson song, it was set to the tune of Ernie the fastest milkman, I will put it up if not.

You could hear the hoof beats pound
as they raced across the ground
The horsee Gulls were comin
It was an ominous sound
They galloped straight up Market Street
Their Chairman to impress
His name was mikeB
And he drove the hardest bargain in the west

Now MikeB he was married
To a lady known as Sue
She was always right beside him
Together they made two!
She said that Mike should sell up
But he said that's absurd
And went off in a right huff
To deal with his bird(s)
They called him Mike B
And he drove the hardest bargain in the west

She said she'd like to take a break
Mike said OK my dear
So he took her to the 200 club
Then filled her up with beer
He said would you like wine now
Coz wine is the best
She said Mike get yer shirt off
Lets see you in your vest!
And that frightened old Mike B
And he drove the hardest bargain in the west

Now Mike B had a rival
A red faced little tosh
Called Barry Fry
from Peterboro
Did he think he was posh!
He tempted Mike with Leon and asked a crazy fee
But when Mike paid the price for that striker nice
He rubbed his hands with glee
Then Bayo with his agents
Said now if you treat me right
Give me more pay & give me bling
I'll stay here man alright!
But Bayo thought that he was good
Wanted League One all the way
And all Mike had to offer
Was the Racecourse every day

MikeB was just past fifty-two
He ruled the scene for years
A regular with supporters
sometimes he buys them beers
He treats us with respect man
And runs a real tight ship
That's why the gulls survive you see
Despite a wayward blip
But a supporters needs are many fold
And ours demand more flair
Next season do the biz lads
You owe it to the chair
Was that the turnstiles turning
Around our Plainmoor shrine
Or MikeB's golden roller
out a'cruising one more time
We won't forget MikeB And he drove the hardest bargain in the west

Agreed, if people don't want their names appearing, then simply post under "Anon". However, someone whom I know posts on there using their real name & they get lambasted for using a false name. And yes, Merse was one of those who accused the poster of using a false name. Someone else said it was false because the person didn't appear in the phone book, well correct me if I'm wrong, but entry into the phone book is voluntary.