Mate, the injuries Of late dictate we make the Current squad rotate.

Hubbub and babble's Sudden urge to surge into Glorious chorus.

Party boy (5) scores Winning goal. A piece of cake? Happy Birthday, mate!

Football's coming home. Again. But first decides to Holiday in Spain.

Jeff The Ref is deaf To unjust fans who stand and Yell. And just as well.

She loves and wants to Be with Phil. But not when the Reds have lost 5-0.

Next week on British Haiku: Football Haiku on that theme will be posted each day, here and on www.britishhaiku.com Last week’s haiku have been stored under ‘Shopping’ on the ‘Previous Haiku’ page on www.britishhaiku.com, with all haiku posted on previous themes. Best wishes to all.

Queen Goth’s mascara And ashen face send the boys All over the place.

Subtle gestures from Passers-by, all prompting him To zip up his fly.

In Next, sorely vexed. In the polo necks ... his ex! Oh heck. Hit the deck.

Would be hostesses Try dresses in fitting room Wriggles and giggles.

Open, clean, public WC. The apex Of society.

Bob will save a job For he'll not scan, but use the Friendly checkout man.

She seeks chic in sleek Boutiques, but finds successes In M&Ses.

Next week on British Haiku: A Trip To The Shops Haiku on that theme will be posted each day, here and on www.britishhaiku.com Last week’s haiku have been stored under ‘Christmas’ on the ‘Previous Haiku’ page on www.britishhaiku.com, with all haiku posted on previous themes. Best wishes to all.

Bang! Out flew plastic Tat, with joke, riddle, puzzle And a paper hat.

Their Christmas wish is After lunch their darling bunch Would wash the dishes.

Toys from hearts of gold Bring joys untold to girls and Boys of four years old.

Wham! It's Christmas Day! If I give you my heart, please Don't give it away.

If it’s not urgent Folks then it must … wait until It’s after Christmas.

Turkey, roast spuds and Cranberry sauce, carrots and Lots of sprouts of course.

Red, blue, green and white Flash a rhythm through the night In dark front lounges.

Next week on British Haiku: Christmas! Haiku on that theme will be posted each weekday, here and on www.britishhaiku.com Last week’s haiku have been stored under ‘Sport’ on the ‘Previous Haiku’ page on www.britishhaiku.com, with all haiku posted on previous themes. Best wishes to all.

Kenneth and Dennis (The Zenith Of Tennis) made short Affairs of Men’s Pairs.

He jumped all pumped, but Hit a bump and slumped, thumped his Rump and got the hump.

On tour, they learned more; Not just what they heard and saw, But about themselves.

Nige felt obliged (yes, he Thought he ought) to grow the best ‘Tache in motorsport.

Jolly hockey sticks ‘Twas not. The other team were Huge and scored a lot.

Next week on British Haiku: The World Of Sport Haiku on that theme will be posted each weekday, here and on www.britishhaiku.com Last week’s haiku have been stored under ‘London’ on the ‘Previous Haiku’ page on www.britishhaiku.com, with all haiku posted on previous themes. Best wishes to all.

Wapping, New Barnet. Turnham Green, Angel. Old Street, Vauxhall and Tooting.

Loyal crowds grow loud And shout, wowed by the royal Walkabout. Hurrah.

The Walkie Talkie, Gherkin, and Shard, hold City Slickers working hard.

London’s abundance Of theatres dear to those who Love their West End shows.

“Alright there guvnor? Quickest run’ll be down through The Dartford Tunnel.”

Next week on British Haiku: A Trip To London Haiku on that theme will be posted each weekday, here and on www.britishhaiku.com Last week’s haiku have been stored under ‘Bikes’ on the ‘Previous Haiku’ page on www.britishhaiku.com, with all haiku posted on previous themes. Best wishes to all.

Fresh from the bike shop Hum of new tyres, with smoothly Shifting chain and wires.

They shall build houses But they shall build bike paths too And plant trees, and hope.

“Mike The Bike” to chums. But “Michael Motorcycle” To his lovely Mum.

Waggonways from old Mines run down to the River Tyne, walked and cycled.

Beyond Fen Ditton They do not roam, for it’s too Far to cycle home.

Next week on British Haiku: On Yer Bike! Haiku on that theme will be posted each weekday, here and on www.britishhaiku.com Last week’s haiku have been stored under ‘Kids’ on the ‘Previous Haiku’ page on www.britishhaiku.com, with all haiku posted on previous themes. Best wishes to all.

Teenagers at home, Prone on their phones, alone in Bedroom no go zones.

Girls love pink dresses, Ballet, horses…..rugby league And woodwork courses.

Frogs? Snails? Puppy dogs’ Tails? That’s prejudice against Young males! You’re cancelled.

Sugar and spice and All things nice? Clearly, you’ve not Met Annabelle Price….

Shrek curtains, posters Of boy bands, football duvets In Kidsbedroomland.

Next week on British Haiku: Boys And Girls Haiku on that theme will be posted each weekday, here and on www.britishhaiku.com Last week’s haiku have been stored under ‘Rain’ on the ‘Previous Haiku’ page on www.britishhaiku.com, with all haiku posted on previous themes. Best wishes to all.

Hardy bunches with Packed lunches like to hike, so Brave the rain again.

Rain wet waterproofs, Wet umbrellas and wet boots, Drying in hallways.

Football training and It’s raining. They don’t care - they’re Young and love fresh air.