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Robbo, the man who made Forest dream
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 03/01/2026
» Tributes have been pouring in for the late Nottingham Forest star John Robertson who passed away on Christmas Day at the age of 72. The Scot's death brings back memories of Forest's extraordinary achievements in the late 1970s which included winning two successive European Cups (now Champions League), in which the hugely talented left-winger played such an important role.
Old Firm changes leave an opening for 'Nearly Men' Hearts
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 01/11/2025
» At the start of the season probably no managerial seat in British football looked more secure than that of Brendan Rodgers at Celtic Park. In his second spell at Celtic he had just won successive titles to go with the other two he earned during his first stint in 2017 and 2018. With Old Firm rivals Rangers in disarray and sacking manager Russell Martin things looked nicely set up for Rodgers to add to the Celtic trophy cabinet.
Out of frying pan and into fire: Dyche, Rohl move into hot seats
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 25/10/2025
» The managerial merry-go-round has been in full swing lately and it is getting hard to keep up with which gaffer is where. The latest move the Premier League in has witnessed is Sean Dyche taking over at Nottingham Forest, replacing Ange Postecoglou who lasted just 39 days, the fewest ever for a Premier League boss.
Playing from the back takes skill
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 19/04/2025
» Back in the old days when football was a straightforward game our school coach had an equally straightforward golden rule for defenders -- "Never pass the ball around in your own penalty area. Just hoof it!" That might explain why we did not win any medals.
Nervous times for under pressure bosses
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 21/12/2024
» It's that time of the year when managers of struggling teams start getting a bit nervous about their immediate future. These fears are not unfounded as witnessed last weekend when two Premier League gaffers were axed on the same day.
Promoted trio facing long season
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 05/10/2024
» With just six games played in the Premier League it's early days but there appears to be a difficult road ahead for the three newly promoted clubs, Leicester City, Ipswich Town and Southampton who are all still seeking their first victory.
Leicester poised for return to top flight
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 27/04/2024
» In similar fashion to the Premier League there is an intense three-way battle for the honours in the Championship although Leicester City look like a good bet for a speedy return to top flight action.
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.
Time for tears! Shrimpers sink into non-league football
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 08/05/2021
» With all the talk of super leagues and the like, it is easy to overlook the clubs fighting for survival at the other end of the spectrum.
Fan power still a potent weapon in England
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 24/04/2021
» What an extraordinary 48 hours the football world experienced earlier this week.