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There's always room for surprise
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 13/08/2022
» One of the entertaining aspects of the English Premier League is that despite the air of inevitability about which teams will finish at the top and those which will struggle, nearly every weekend there are usually a couple of surprise results which no one would have predicted.
Justice prevails as ludicrous red card for Balbuena overturned
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 01/05/2021
» It was hard to argue with West Ham manager David Moyes when he commented on Sunday: "We have just seen another ridiculous weekend of decisions."
Watching TV can be hazardous for stars
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 16/05/2020
» If there is any consolation for football fans during the extended coronavirus break, it's that at least players shouldn't pick up any serious injuries, while it also provides a chance for those with long-term injuries to recover.
Scotland don't look so pretty in pink
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 19/11/2016
» Following England's 3-0 victory over Scotland in the World Cup qualifier at Wembley last week there were probably as many conversations about Scotland's bright pink shirts as the actual result which was more or less expected.
It's still a round of two halves in Troon
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 16/07/2016
» It was the great Gary Player who said the last nine holes at Royal Troon "are the most difficult in the world when the wind is blowing".
Watching television can be dangerous
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 25/04/2015
» Every week we witness footballers suffering injuries on the pitch. But over the years, many of the worst injuries have occurred off the playing arena, quite frequently in the home and more often than not, of a bizarre nature.
Robson provides glimmer of hope in wild week
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 29/06/2013
» Some years ago, Australian journalist Clive James wrote in the Observer: "A traditional fixture at Wimbledon is the way the BBC TV commentary box fills up with British players eliminated in the early rounds."
Is tackling becoming a dirty word?
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 14/01/2012
» Much has been written about the controversial red card for Vincent Kompany in the FA Cup match last weekend against Manchester United.