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Queens of Europe: Hann and her pride revel in glory
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 02/08/2025
» The public enthusiasm which greeted the victory of England's Lionesses over world champions Spain in the women's Euro 2025 final in Switzerland last Sunday is an indication of just how far the women's game has progressed in recent years. The high standard of football throughout the tournament made it a pleasure to watch.
Hard road ahead for Leeds and Burnley
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 26/04/2025
» While the hectic Easter schedule resolved some key promotion and relegation issues in the English Football League there are plenty of teams that still don't know what division they will be in next season. It will all be sorted in the coming days whether by direct promotion, relegation or through gruelling playoffs.
Nervous times in England as lower division clubs battle for glory
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 05/04/2025
» As the English football season approaches the business end there are some terrific skirmishes going on in the lower divisions of the Football League. Much depends on how the players can adapt to the pressure of striving for promotion or fighting relegation. It is grassroots football at its best.
Liverpool dominate as difficult times befall Manchester clubs
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 03/01/2025
» We're midway through the Premier League season and the top half of the table is not exactly what most pundits would have envisaged at the start of the campaign. It is actually a refreshing situation unless you are a supporter of the two big Manchester clubs who have suffered a particularly unsettling time.
Welsh Dragons enjoy red carpet welcome
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 27/07/2024
» For many clubs and their players pre-season tours can be bit of a chore, but you won't hear anyone from the Welsh club Wrexham complaining.
Tough times for clubs in the ‘Steel City’
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 13/04/2024
» Football fans in Sheffield can be forgiven if they are currently feeling a strong sense of déjà vu. Three seasons ago in March 2021 the opening paragraph in this column read: “It has not been a good year for football fans in the city of Sheffield, with United almost certain to drop out of the Premier League and Sheffield Wednesday clinging on by their fingernails in the Championship relegation battle.”
Nervous times for struggling managers
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 24/09/2022
» We are only in September but already 11 managers in English football have moved on, most of them sacked including three in the Premier League.
Welsh Dragons take on the Blue and Yellows in massive game
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 04/06/2022
» In what is certain to be a hugely emotional affair, Wales face one of the most important matches in their history tomorrow at Cardiff City Stadium when they take on embattled Ukraine for Europe's final spot in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
What awaits Tartan Army, Dragons and Three Lions?
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 12/06/2021
» It is safe to say that the 2020 Euro Championships which began last night will be like no other.
Life goes on for 72 clubs in lower leagues
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 19/09/2020
» Although interest last weekend was understandably focused on the Premier League -- and what a cracking match Liverpool and Leeds United served up with the Reds winning 4-3 -- we must not overlook the remaining 72 clubs in the three lower divisions of the Football League which were also kicking off their 2020/21 campaigns.