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Tudor faces huge challenge in first match at Tottenham
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 21/02/2026
» The north London derby between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal has always been a hard-fought affair but this weekend's clash is even tastier than usual with the outcome crucial for both sides, if for totally contrasting reasons.
In Frank we trust! Lampard enjoying a big change of fortune
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 11/10/2025
» It is no secret that former great footballers do not necessarily enjoy the same success in their role as managers or coaches. The most recent example has been Wayne Rooney, who has discovered being a gaffer can be a very demanding job.
FA Cup serves up some intriguing clubs
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 04/11/2023
» While the focus of English football will be on the Premier League this weekend, there will be plenty of drama at the smaller grounds around the country as little-known teams from the lower divisions do battle in the first round of the FA Cup.
An important landmark for 'Sonny'
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 15/04/2023
» By his own high standards, Tottenham Hotspur's South Korean star Son Heung-Min has not been having a good season.
Impressive Sadom shines at St Andrews
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 23/07/2022
» Amidst the excitement of the thrilling finish to the British Open at St Andrews last Sunday, won in scintillating fashion by Australia's Cameron Smith, we should not overlook the fine performance of Thai golfer Sadom Kaewkanjana who finished in joint 11th place in his first appearance in the championship.
Why erring Chelsea are looking over their shoulder
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 09/04/2022
» It has not been a great week for Chelsea to put it mildly and one they would definitely rather forget.
Pressure, heartbreak, but also plenty of joy
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 31/07/2021
» Despite the absence of spectators, the Tokyo Olympics is certainly serving up its fair share of drama and thrills highlighting the extremely narrow margins between delight and despair.
A fitting reward for Ariya after she exorcises the ghosts of 2013
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 15/05/2021
» Eight years ago, I witnessed one of the most heart-rending scenes you could ever imagine in a golf tournament.
VAR in focus as new EPL season starts
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 10/08/2019
» In possibly the biggest innovation since it kicked off 27 years ago, the English Premier League is this season using the VAR system -- and although its arrival is inevitable, not everybody is entirely enthused about it.