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A sporting year of cheers, jeers and tears that will be remembered
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 27/12/2025
» It's that time of the year to acknowledge the men and women who have graced the sports pages over the past 12 months. It has been a year of mixed emotions. Here are a few of those who have contributed to the memorable moments of 2025.
Eagles hope to upset the Sky Blues
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 17/05/2025
» When Manchester City and Crystal Palace line up for the 144th FA Cup Final at Wembley today, there is little doubt that the Sky Blues will start as strong favourites. However Palace, who have not won a major trophy in their entire history, will be no pushover and many neutrals would love to see the Eagles win their first-ever FA Cup title. A new name on the trophy is always welcome.
It's been a long journey for Moyes as he faces Man U
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 22/02/2025
» It was nearly 11 years ago when David Moyes was abruptly sacked as Manchester United manager after a stressful 10 months at Old Trafford. The game that sealed his fate was ironically a 2-0 loss to Everton. It was arguably the lowest point of his career.
Caley Thistle in crisis mode
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 26/10/2024
» Troubling news from Scotland where League One club Inverness Caledonian Thistle has been placed into administration after running into major financial problems. The club has also been hit with a 15-point reduction, moving them to the bottom of the league with minus three points. That puts them 12 points behind the team directly above them, Dumbarton.
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.
Club anthems play inspirational role
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 28/09/2024
» When the Leicester team came out onto the pitch at the King Power Stadium last Saturday it was good to hear they are still greeted by the stirring strains of the Post-Horn Gallop. It must be the most traditional piece of music to grace a football stadium in the English League and quite appropriate for a team nicknamed the Foxes.
Stags put Clough back in the limelight after high scoring game
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 17/02/2024
» An English football result that caught the eye during the week came in League Two where Mansfield Town defeated Harrogate Town 9-2, an eyebrow-raising score even for fourth-tier football. It is the highest scoring Football League game since 2011.
High drama -- if a bit on the noisy side
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 07/10/2023
» In recent weeks, Europe and the United States competed in two terrific golf match-play tournaments in Spain and Italy that had the huge galleries and television viewers on the edge of their seats.
Joy and despair for Thai-owned clubs
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 01/07/2023
» The past month will have been a time for reflection for Thai owners of English clubs after a season of mixed fortunes. What they will have learnt in the past few years is how unpredictable things can be running a club in England with there being a narrow margin between joy and despair.
A big day for the oldest professional club in England
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 13/05/2023
» While events in the Premier League will understandably grab most attention this weekend, at the other end of the football spectrum there is drama of a somewhat different nature featuring a famous club.