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So my uncle-in-law was going through some boxes the other day and he came across a book: "100 Years of Football: the story of the MFC". Published in 1958, it was bestowed and made out to a Mr. Charlie Robertson in 1965 with compliments of the MFC; signed 'Les Millis' - Manager. It's really just a history/stats book dating 1857-1957, boasting a magnanimous forward by none other than Sir Robert Menzies. It is also signed by the entire 1965 team. But what really caught my eye was the discovery of a mysterious 2nd verse to our club's song I never knew about. Get a load of this: Oh the team played fine in the year Thirty-nine, We're the Demons that no one can lick, And you'll find us there at the final bell With the spirit of 'Twenty-six Every heart beats true for the Red and the Blue, And we'll sing this song to you, Should old aquaintance be forgot Keep your eye on the Red and the Blue Not sure about the lyrical prowess there, but pretty interesting nonetheless! I guess it's kind of like the national anthem 2nd verse; the ugly cousin everyone forgets about. Anyway is anyone familiar with this particular book and the names mentioned? Was there many blokes left from '64 Premiership team that would've signed it? Is it worth a few bob? Does anyone sing the 2nd verse any more? Did anyone actually sing it back then?