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The umpire who became a legend
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 27/09/2025
» The widespread tributes to cricket umpire Harold 'Dickie' Bird who passed away this week at the age of 92 show how much he was admired in the cricketing world. It is extremely rare for an official in any sport to be acknowledged in such a manner, but Bird was someone special. He was an eccentric character and the subject of many anecdotes.
Benitez exit a blow for Toon Army
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 29/06/2019
» When Rafa Benitez took over as manager of struggling Newcastle United three years ago it was a popular choice. The Spaniard even received the blessing of former Magpies star, Alan Shearer, who called the appointment "a great coup".