A day of such investment
over so long –
time & cash
spread thin
[we loud fans
of both sides cry for more
& divide spoils] –
matches
of men
[& an emblazon of
cashed brands] settle into
quickly-footed exchanges
on a trading floor of goals
as hope is quelled or fed –
passes’ll be pressed –
BHA
took Manchester easily on
an even cut of Sussex turf