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Another FA Cup opportunity for the Silkmen
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 14/02/2026
» With seven Premier League teams away to lower league sides in this weekend's fourth round of the FA Cup, there is the potential for an upset or two, which is the essence of this competition.
The calm, cool, and collected Swede who caused a stir in England
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 31/08/2024
» Tributes have been pouring in for Sven-Goran Eriksson who passed away on Monday at the age of 76. The fact that there have been so many headlines containing the word "gentleman" is a reflection of the respect the football world held for the Swede who was the first foreign coach of England's national team.
Can the Hammers upset the applecart on last day of season?
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 18/05/2024
» Only West Ham stand in the way of Manchester City picking up a record fourth consecutive Premier League title tomorrow although it would be fair to say not too many football fans can see the Hammers upsetting City at the Etihad Stadium.
Premier League's bottom trio face daunting season
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 30/09/2023
» Just take a glance at the English Premier League table and there are ominous signs for the three newly-promoted Championship teams who occupy the bottom three places.
Referees pay the penalty for disputed decision at Old Trafford
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 19/08/2023
» Although there were no major upsets in the opening weekend of the Premier League, the action wasn't devoid of talking points.
It's back to the bread and butter football
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 24/12/2022
» The desert dust has yet to settle after that dramatic World Cup final in Qatar last Sunday.
Haaland joins hat-trick club
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 08/10/2022
» The Premier League seldom fails to entertain and last week was no exception highlighted by three-hat-tricks.
Satisfying summer for aggressive, attacking England cricketers
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 17/09/2022
» Three months ago England's cricketers were down in the dumps.
Life in EPL not so sweet for the Cherries
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 03/09/2022
» Watching a football manager trying to explain away a heavy defeat in post-match interviews is never a pleasant experience.
Cherries ripe for the sweet life once again
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 07/05/2022
» When unfashionable Bournemouth won promotion to the Premier League for the first time in 2015, it felt a bit like a football fairy tale.