WOTB mention in Karl Minns column this week...............

The Easter Reading taken from the Norwich City Gospel According to Boy Luke, Chapter 23, Verse 33, hint it?

“And the Premiership called for the Baggies to be released. And Norwich was scourged and sent to be crucified. And the club sayeth: “We must win today, for verily we will be buggered if we don't.” And this was the cross the club was forced to bear. And bearing the cross the club went to the place called Fulham, which is called Goalgotha. Where the club was crucified six to nil. And a banner was written which said: NORWICH CITY THE PRIDE OF ANGLIA.

And Ipswich did complain saying: “These are not the pride of Anglia.” But the fans answered: What we have written, we have written, so get stuffed, you binners.” And the Norwich fans saw their team crucified and sayeth: “Forgive our players, for they know what they do, especially Francis, who is utter cack today.” And the agents cast lots for the players called Bentley and Francis, who was also called Judas.

And there were two other clubs who were also being crucified. Crystal Palace and Southampton. And Palace sayeth: “If thou art The Pride Of Anglia, save yourself.” But Southampton sayeth: “We have spent badly and cheated. But this club has done nothing wrong.” And Southampton sayeth: “Norwich, remember you got Crouchy off us.” And Norwich sayeth: “Today you shalt be with me in the Championship and we shall rue our lack of finances together.”

And the sky darkened, as did the mood. And as the sixth goal went in, the club cried out: “It is finished.” But the fourth official held up a board saying three more minutes. And when this time had elapsed, the club gave up the ghost. And it came to pass that two fans went to visit the club in the Championship. But they found the club was not there. And two directors goo: “Barclay Boys, why weepest thou?” The fans sayeth: “The club hast gone, and we know not where and are crazed and mardy.” The directors sayeth: “Weep not, for the club has risen.” And the fans sayeth: “Yeah, but they're still in the bottom half of the table.”

And the club appeared to the disciples of NISA and Wrath of The Barclay and sayeth: “Be not afraid, for was it not written that in the third season I will rise again?” And the fans said: “Well, actually you said we were going to bounce back straightaway.” And the club sayeth: “Yeah, whatever. Anyway, go forth and travel to all the Championship grounds and spread the word, for he that believeth in the club will be rewarded in the Premiership.” And the fans sayeth: “We will do this, but for God's sake, sort out the midfield and defence.” And the club sayeth: “I can't do miracles, you know. But I will be with you always, even to the end of full time.” Amen.

Posted By: BSE Canary, Apr 8, 21:17:42