Sonnet for Danny Boshell

This Bradford Strawhead stroller came on a free.
Just one more journeyman stopper and blocker,
Nothing more than emergency cover, another
Squad player. Not a punter among us could see
Any sign of him becoming the key
To unlock opposing defences; the hustler,
The crafter, the bustler, controller, provider, inspirer,
The handyman saviour of a team all at sea

‘Til he slaughtered the Pilgrims, put Pirates to the sword,
Rolling, stroking, steering, ruling the ball.
In the Main, the Smiths and the Pontoon he was adored,
The master director, maestro, conductor of all;
A duckling transformed, scarecrow turned hero, redeemer,
Wizard, avatar, Zidanesque schemer.