Billy Birrell
William "Billy" Birrell (March 1897 – November 1968) was a Scottish football player and manager.
He played for Raith Rovers and Middlesbrough, winning the Second Division title with the latter in 1927, before moving into management. He returned to Raith to become manager before leaving for Bournemouth in 1930 and then Queens Park Rangers in 1935. After guiding Rangers to 3rd place in Division Three South in 1938, he was appointed manager of First Division Chelsea shortly before the outbreak of the Second World War.
During his time at Chelsea, the club consistently finished in mid-table, and narrowly missed out on relegation to the Second Division in 1951 on goal average. However, Birrell guided Chelsea to two FA Cup semi-finals, in 1950 and 1952, on both occasions losing out to Arsenal in replays. He retired following the latter defeat. He also played a significant part in the development of the club's youth system, which was to pay dividends for future managers.
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Naked In The Rain
by: Blue PearlIt's so hot in here.
Feel it on my head
Fire fill me hot and red
Raging like a blood red sun
Fire feel my jeans undone
Yearning and I just can't wait
To give a helping hand to fate
To change this crazy world around
First we gotta cool down
Take me dancing naked in the rain
Feel it washing over me, oh, oh
Join me dancing naked in the rain
Cover me in ecstasy
Smoke is in my eyes
Drifting from the burning cries
Of those who have no strength to stand
Against the fire in the land
Come and wash away the pain,
Step into the blessed rain
Cool the fire in your soul
The rain will make you whole
Take me dancing naked in the rain
Feel it washing over me, oh, oh
Join me dancing naked in the rain
Cover me in ecstasy
Take me dancing naked in the rain
Feel it washing over me, oh, oh
Join me dancing naked in the rain
Cover me in ecstasy
Come and wash away the pain,
Step into the blessed rain
Cool the fire in your soul
The rain will make you whole
Come and wash away the pain,
Step into the blessed rain
Cool the fire in your soul
The rain will make you whole
Take me dancing naked in the rain
Feel it washing over me, oh, oh
Join me dancing naked in the rain
Cover me in ecstasy
Take me dancing naked in the rain
Feel it washing over me, oh, oh
Join me dancing naked in the rain