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Bantams hope for magic touch
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 12/04/2025
» Despite having a population approaching half a million the West Yorkshire city of Bradford has underachieved when it comes to football bragging rights. However, Bradford City are hoping this season will see a much-needed change in fortune, even if it is just a small step.
Bantams have the fans but unfortunately not the results
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 18/11/2023
» With another international break, it seems an appropriate time to spotlight a team from League Two which at least has nearly a full programme today.
EFL season kicks off amid hopes and fears
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 05/08/2023
» Premier League fans may beg to differ but the English football season really starts today when the 72 EFL teams not in the top flight begin their campaigns with an uncomfortable combination of false hopes and realistic fears that could end in tears.
Saints keep faith in manager Hasenhuttl
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 06/06/2020
» When Southampton were humiliated 9-0 at their St Mary's Stadium by Leicester last October, few thought Austrian manager Ralph Hasenhuttl would survive the coming weeks as fans and owners understandably demanded some kind of explanation.
Sweet redemption for Southampton
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 18/01/2020
» It was a match that may not have particularly caught the eye, but one of the most significant results in the Premier League last weekend came at Leicester City's King Power stadium where visiting Southampton grabbed a 2-1 win over the hosts.
Ooh Arr! Yeovil Town bid fond farewell
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 04/05/2019
» It took Yeovil Town more than 100 years before they gained entry into the Football League in 2003, and just 16 years to drop out after being relegated to the National League (Conference) last week.
Gloomy times at the Stadium of Light
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 28/04/2018
» For a football team once dubbed the "Bank of England Club", Sunderland have fallen on very hard times, suffering their second successive relegation last week and dropping to the third tier for only the second time in their 130-year history.
Pards joins managerial merry-go-round
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 07/04/2018
» News that West Bromwich Albion and Alan Pardew have parted ways by "mutual consent" hardly came as a surprise considering the club's dire situation, sitting rock bottom after eight straight defeats. 'Pards' lasted just 124 days.