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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.
Ashes drama sparks headlines war in England and Down Under
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 08/07/2023
» Whatever one's views of the controversial "stumping" of Jonny Bairstow in the second Ashes Test it will always be remembered for the astonishing scenes at Lord's, considered to be the home of cricket since it was established in 1814.
Blood, sweat, smiles, tears and cheers in 2019
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 28/12/2019
» It's that time of the year when Nobby drags himself out of his armchair to acknowledge assorted sporting heroes and villains that have graced our sports pages in 2019.
There's still potential for FA Cup upsets
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 05/01/2019
» Although the appeal of the English FA Cup has definitely waned over the years, the third round is still one of the more eagerly anticipated weekends in English football, especially for the smaller clubs which have already battled hard to make it this far.
No minnows, but plenty of banana skins
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 06/01/2018
» Many football fans will be disappointed that for the first time since the 1950-51 season, there are no non-league clubs in the third round fixtures of this weekend's FA Cup.
FA Cup minnows fancy their chances
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 03/01/2015
» The third round of the FA Cup is still one of the most eagerly anticipated weekends in English football, even though the appeal of the competition may have waned over the years.
Big Sam can enjoy blowing bubbles
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 13/12/2014
» With Southampton slipping in recent games, West Ham have temporarily taken over the mantel of the most surprising team in the Premier League this season.