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Palmer shines despite squabbling by Jackson, Madueke
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 20/04/2024
» All players and fans understand that each Premier League club has a designated player to take penalty kicks. It goes without saying that it is the one who is most reliable and at Chelsea that is definitely Cole Palmer who has a great record from the spot.
Spireites spur promotion season
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 30/03/2024
» As a result of the international break there has been little league football in England but that doesn't mean to say nothing has been happening. In fact last week witnessed the first promotion of the 2023/4 season with Chesterfield clinching the National League title to earn a return to League Two.
A year that said farewell to legendary Sir Bobby
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 30/12/2023
» The year began with us mourning the loss of the great Brazilian footballer Pele who passed away in the final days of 2022.
No chance of Red Roses blooming in France as World Cup kicks off
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 09/09/2023
» The 10th edition of the Rugby World Cup got under way at the Stade de France in Paris yesterday launching what promises to be seven weeks of high-octane performances from the best players in the world.
Some defeats hurt more than all
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 11/03/2023
» It is never pleasant watching the football team you happen to support get stuffed by the opposition.
Motty, the voice of football for five decades
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 04/03/2023
» The recent death of legendary English football commentator John Motson at the age of 77 prompted many tributes from fans, players and broadcasters alike.
Seagulls take on Eagles in Battle of the Birds
Oped, Nobby Piles, Published on 11/02/2023
» One of the more intriguing “derbies” in the Premier League takes place today at Selhurst Park. For a start, it’s not really a “local” derby in the traditional sense.
Burnley and Sheffield United are heading in right direction
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 28/01/2023
» We are well into the second half of the Championship campaign with Burnley and Sheffield United already looking on course to booking their places in next season's Premier League.
Sport battles back to find a sense of normality
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 25/12/2021
» It is the time of the year to acknowledge the sporting heroes of the past 12 months.
Solskjaer may have been spoilt for choice
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 27/11/2021
» The eventual departure of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer from Old Trafford was a relief for everyone concerned, including Ole himself.