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Frenetic opening in Nottingham sets up series
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 13/07/2013
» Even by Ashes standards, it has been an amazing few days at Trent Bridge. What an extraordinary start to the series.
Fairytale ending derailed by golfing meltdown
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 02/03/2013
» Golf is nearly always about the winners but just occasionally there are situations where the real news story is the person who loses, while the victor is forced to take a back seat.
One small kick by Hazard and one big headache for Chelsea
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 26/01/2013
» Unfortunately the tremendous achievements of both Swansea City and Bradford on reaching the League Cup final have been all but overshadowed by the already boring ball boy incident at the Liberty Stadium on Wednesday night.
The joy of playing in the bleak mid-winter
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 05/01/2013
» This time of the year is always a reminder that, unlike most European leagues, in England there is no winter break.
The good, the bad and the bubbly
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 22/12/2012
» Someone who probably breathed a huge sigh of relief this week was Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson. Not because of the results, although they were fine, but because, more importantly, his players survived their Christmas party without a whiff of scandal.
Hearts are a historic club who deserve better
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 17/11/2012
» There was a quirky story from Scotland during the week when the DJ at Hibernian FC was sacked for playing inappropriate music at half-time.
Never mind the chocolates, what about the footballers?
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 01/09/2012
» Belgium is probably best known for its beer, chocolates, waffles, Brussels Sprouts and the site of the Battle of Waterloo.
Manager Pearce following in Busby's footsteps
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 07/07/2012
» The announcement of the first British football squad to compete in the Olympic Games in 52 years was probably greeted by yawns more than anything else.
Pearce still looking for the carrot
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 03/03/2012
» Following England's defeat against the Netherlands at Wembley, neither the players or the fans are any the wiser as to who will be the lucky gaffer in charge when Euro 2012 kicks off in June.