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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.
Naming stadiums can be a bit tricky and sometimes awkward
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 26/07/2025
» When the new Premier League season kicks off, the fixtures will be graced by a brand new stadium courtesy of Everton FC which has finally left the "Old Lady" of Goodison Park after 133 years. The Toffees' new home at Bramley-Moore Dock on the banks of the River Mersey is called the Hill Dickinson Stadium after the international law firm that holds the naming rights.
The unforgettable voice of Formula One
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 20/03/2021
» In former times when a commentator became known as "the voice of" the particular sport they covered, you knew they had reached the pinnacle of their trade.
Unlikely clubs taste life in the top half
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 09/11/2019
» For those who follow the exploits of the less fashionable clubs in the Premier League, the current table has quite an appealing look to it.
The rich should show their true colours
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 27/04/2019
» As we approach the end of the football season it is as good a time as any to come up with a gripe, no matter how irrational, about something that you find really irritating in the game.
Hearts out to shake off 'bridesmaid' tag
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 29/09/2018
» Since the Scottish Premier League was formed in 1998 there have only been two clubs who have won the title and you don't get any prizes for guessing which two -- the Old Firm of Rangers and Celtic.
Blood, sweat, tears and even miracles
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 07/07/2018
» The round of 16 in the World Cup did not disappoint and had just about everything, running the whole gamut of emotions. There were even a few boring bits.