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April, the last full fixture of the spring:
“Feet, Scottish, feet!” – they rucked the fear of God
Into Blackheath…

—“London Scottish”, by Mick Imlah (1956–2009) – born #OTD, 26 September
published in THE LOST LEADER (Faber, 2008)

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https://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/london-scottish/

#Scottish #literature #poem #poetry #warpoetry #WW1 #rugby #LondonScottish #MickImlah

April, the last full fixture of the spring:
“Feet, Scottish, feet!” – they rucked the fear of God
Into Blackheath…

—“London Scottish”, by Mick Imlah (1956–2009) – born #OTD, 26 September
published in THE LOST LEADER (Faber, 2008)

1/5

https://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/london-scottish/

#Scottish #literature #poem #poetry #warpoetry #WW1 #rugby #LondonScottish #MickImlah

April, the last full fixture of the spring:
“Feet, Scottish, feet!” – they rucked the fear of God
Into Blackheath…

—“London Scottish”, by Mick Imlah (1956–2009) – born #OTD, 26 September
published in THE LOST LEADER (Faber, 2008)

1/5

https://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/london-scottish/

#Scottish #literature #poem #poetry #warpoetry #WW1 #rugby #LondonScottish #MickImlah

April, the last full fixture of the spring:
“Feet, Scottish, feet!” – they rucked the fear of God
Into Blackheath…

—“London Scottish”, by Mick Imlah (1956–2009) – born #OTD, 26 September
published in THE LOST LEADER (Faber, 2008)

1/5

https://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/london-scottish/

#Scottish #literature #poem #poetry #warpoetry #WW1 #rugby #LondonScottish #MickImlah

April, the last full fixture of the spring:
“Feet, Scottish, feet!” – they rucked the fear of God
Into Blackheath…

—“London Scottish”, by Mick Imlah (1956–2009) – born #OTD, 26 September
published in THE LOST LEADER (Faber, 2008)

1/5

https://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/london-scottish/

#Scottish #literature #poem #poetry #warpoetry #WW1 #rugby #LondonScottish #MickImlah

English side #LondonScottish have signed @[email protected] prop and #MLR draftee Paddy Beattie for their 2026/27 National League campaign!

Drafted 26th overall by RFCLA in 2024, Beattie represented LA in 2025, and DC in 2026!

#MLRStats #MLR2026 #ForThePride

April, the last full fixture of the spring:
“Feet, Scottish, feet!” – they rucked the fear of God
Into Blackheath. Their club was everything…

—“London Scottish”, by Mick Imlah (1956–2009) – born #OTD, 26 September.
Published in THE LOST LEADER (Faber, 2008)

1/5

https://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/london-scottish/

#Scottish #literature #poem #poetry #warpoetry #WW1 #rugby #LondonScottish

April, the last full fixture of the spring:
“Feet, Scottish, feet!” – they rucked the fear of God
Into Blackheath. Their club was everything…

—“London Scottish”, by Mick Imlah (1956–2009) – born #OTD, 26 September.
Published in THE LOST LEADER (Faber, 2008)

1/5

https://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/london-scottish/

#Scottish #literature #poem #poetry #warpoetry #WW1 #rugby #LondonScottish

April, the last full fixture of the spring:
“Feet, Scottish, feet!” – they rucked the fear of God
Into Blackheath. Their club was everything…

—“London Scottish”, by Mick Imlah (1956–2009) – born #OTD, 26 September.
Published in THE LOST LEADER (Faber, 2008)

1/5

https://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/london-scottish/

#Scottish #literature #poem #poetry #warpoetry #WW1 #rugby #LondonScottish

April, the last full fixture of the spring:
“Feet, Scottish, feet!” – they rucked the fear of God
Into Blackheath. Their club was everything…

—“London Scottish”, by Mick Imlah (1956–2009) – born #OTD, 26 September.
Published in THE LOST LEADER (Faber, 2008)

1/5

https://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/london-scottish/

#Scottish #literature #poem #poetry #warpoetry #WW1 #rugby #LondonScottish

April, the last full fixture of the spring:
“Feet, Scottish, feet!” – they rucked the fear of God
Into Blackheath. Their club was everything…

—“London Scottish”, by Mick Imlah (1956–2009) – born #OTD, 26 September.
Published in THE LOST LEADER (Faber, 2008)

1/5

https://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/london-scottish/

#Scottish #literature #poem #poetry #warpoetry #WW1 #rugby #LondonScottish

https://www.europesays.com/uk/339995/ Scotland and Lions cap Gordon Connell has died, aged 80 #Britain #GordonConnell #GreatBritain #LondonScottish #Scotland #TrinityAcademicals #UK #UnitedKingdom

April, the last full fixture of the spring:
“Feet, Scottish, feet!” – they rucked the fear of God
Into Blackheath. Their club was everything…

—“London Scottish”, by Mick Imlah (1956–2009) – born #OTD, 26 Sep.
Published in THE LOST LEADER (Faber, 2008)

1/4

#Scottish #literature #poetry #warpoetry #WW1 #rugby #LondonScottish

https://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/london-scottish/

April, the last full fixture of the spring:
“Feet, Scottish, feet!” – they rucked the fear of God
Into Blackheath. Their club was everything…

—“London Scottish”, by Mick Imlah (1956–2009) – born #OTD, 26 Sep.
Published in THE LOST LEADER (Faber, 2008)

1/4

#Scottish #literature #poetry #warpoetry #WW1 #rugby #LondonScottish

https://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/london-scottish/

April, the last full fixture of the spring:
“Feet, Scottish, feet!” – they rucked the fear of God
Into Blackheath. Their club was everything…

—“London Scottish”, by Mick Imlah (1956–2009) – born #OTD, 26 Sep.
Published in THE LOST LEADER (Faber, 2008)

1/4

#Scottish #literature #poetry #warpoetry #WW1 #rugby #LondonScottish

https://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/london-scottish/

April, the last full fixture of the spring:
“Feet, Scottish, feet!” – they rucked the fear of God
Into Blackheath. Their club was everything…

—“London Scottish”, by Mick Imlah (1956–2009) – born #OTD, 26 Sep.
Published in THE LOST LEADER (Faber, 2008)

1/4

#Scottish #literature #poetry #warpoetry #WW1 #rugby #LondonScottish

https://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/london-scottish/

April, the last full fixture of the spring:
“Feet, Scottish, feet!” – they rucked the fear of God
Into Blackheath. Their club was everything…

—“London Scottish”, by Mick Imlah (1956–2009) – born #OTD, 26 Sep.
Published in THE LOST LEADER (Faber, 2008)

1/4

#Scottish #literature #poetry #warpoetry #WW1 #rugby #LondonScottish

https://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/london-scottish/

Ran out of words, so shout out to:

#Quatermass #JourneyIntoSpace #JohnCarpenter #GeorgeARomero #TobeHooper #ScotlandRugby #LondonScottish #GavinHastings #ChrisPaterson #GreigLaidlaw #Batman #Superman #DCComics #2000AD #JudgeDredd #RogueTrooper #WorldSnooker #BessieSmith #BillieHoliday #LouisArmstrong #TheSpecials #XRaySpex #TheBeat #DinosaurJr #Pixies #Fugazi #Shellac #Soundgarden #PJHarvey #The90sSlasherRevivalEra #Mogwai
#GodspeedYouBlackEmperor
#ASilverMountZion #YellowJackets

Ran out of words, so shout out to:

#Quatermass #JourneyIntoSpace #JohnCarpenter #GeorgeARomero #TobeHooper #ScotlandRugby #LondonScottish #GavinHastings #ChrisPaterson #GreigLaidlaw #Batman #Superman #DCComics #2000AD #JudgeDredd #RogueTrooper #WorldSnooker #BessieSmith #BillieHoliday #LouisArmstrong #TheSpecials #XRaySpex #TheBeat #DinosaurJr #Pixies #Fugazi #Shellac #Soundgarden #PJHarvey #The90sSlasherRevivalEra #Mogwai
#GodspeedYouBlackEmperor
#ASilverMountZion #YellowJackets

Ran out of words, so shout out to:

#Quatermass #JourneyIntoSpace #JohnCarpenter #GeorgeARomero #TobeHooper #ScotlandRugby #LondonScottish #GavinHastings #ChrisPaterson #GreigLaidlaw #Batman #Superman #DCComics #2000AD #JudgeDredd #RogueTrooper #WorldSnooker #BessieSmith #BillieHoliday #LouisArmstrong #TheSpecials #XRaySpex #TheBeat #DinosaurJr #Pixies #Fugazi #Shellac #Soundgarden #PJHarvey #The90sSlasherRevivalEra #Mogwai
#GodspeedYouBlackEmperor
#ASilverMountZion #YellowJackets

Ran out of words, so shout out to:

#Quatermass #JourneyIntoSpace #JohnCarpenter #GeorgeARomero #TobeHooper #ScotlandRugby #LondonScottish #GavinHastings #ChrisPaterson #GreigLaidlaw #Batman #Superman #DCComics #2000AD #JudgeDredd #RogueTrooper #WorldSnooker #BessieSmith #BillieHoliday #LouisArmstrong #TheSpecials #XRaySpex #TheBeat #DinosaurJr #Pixies #Fugazi #Shellac #Soundgarden #PJHarvey #The90sSlasherRevivalEra #Mogwai
#GodspeedYouBlackEmperor
#ASilverMountZion #YellowJackets

Ran out of words, so shout out to:

#Quatermass #JourneyIntoSpace #JohnCarpenter #GeorgeARomero #TobeHooper #ScotlandRugby #LondonScottish #GavinHastings #ChrisPaterson #GreigLaidlaw #Batman #Superman #DCComics #2000AD #JudgeDredd #RogueTrooper #WorldSnooker #BessieSmith #BillieHoliday #LouisArmstrong #TheSpecials #XRaySpex #TheBeat #DinosaurJr #Pixies #Fugazi #Shellac #Soundgarden #PJHarvey #The90sSlasherRevivalEra #Mogwai
#GodspeedYouBlackEmperor
#ASilverMountZion #YellowJackets

Researched: John Gruchy. 1908 recruit to the London Scottish. Wounded and taken POW at Messines, 31 Oct 1914. Held at Lille, Liege and Wahn. Transferred to Switzerland for interment at Chateau d'Oex in August 1916. Married there in 1918. #ww1 #genealogy #londonscottish #pow

Researched: John Gruchy. 1908 recruit to the London Scottish. Wounded and taken POW at Messines, 31 Oct 1914. Held at Lille, Liege and Wahn. Transferred to Switzerland for interment at Chateau d'Oex in August 1916. Married there in 1918. #ww1 #genealogy #londonscottish #pow

Researched: John Gruchy. 1908 recruit to the London Scottish. Wounded and taken POW at Messines, 31 Oct 1914. Held at Lille, Liege and Wahn. Transferred to Switzerland for interment at Chateau d'Oex in August 1916. Married there in 1918. #ww1 #genealogy #londonscottish #pow