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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.
There's plenty for Thai star Jeeno to smile about
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 30/11/2024
» It has been both a triumphant and lucrative week for Thailand's top female golfer Atthaya "Jeeno" Thitikul after winning the prestigious US$4 million CME Group Tour Championship in Florida. It is the biggest financial prize in women's golf history.
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.
A year that said farewell to legendary Sir Bobby
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 30/12/2023
» The year began with us mourning the loss of the great Brazilian footballer Pele who passed away in the final days of 2022.
England have 50-50 chance in enticing clash against Les Bleus
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 10/12/2022
» The World Cup has set up some mouthwatering match-ups in the quarter-finals, two of which were played last night.
Looks like usual suspects as English Premier League kicks off
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 14/08/2021
» After weeks of transfer speculation and deals featuring absurd sums of money and ridiculous rumours, it is something of a relief that the Premier League finally kicks off this weekend.
Life goes on for 72 clubs in lower leagues
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 19/09/2020
» Although interest last weekend was understandably focused on the Premier League -- and what a cracking match Liverpool and Leeds United served up with the Reds winning 4-3 -- we must not overlook the remaining 72 clubs in the three lower divisions of the Football League which were also kicking off their 2020/21 campaigns.
You just can't beat late goal for real drama
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 25/01/2020
» One undeniable factor that contributes to making football an attractive sport to watch is its unpredictability -- and nothing can be more unpredictable than a late goal deep in added time that can turn a match on its head.
Frappart impresses on historic night
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 17/08/2019
» History was made at the Vodafone Park stadium in Istanbul on Wednesday night when a major European men's final was officiated by female officials for the first time. Even better, they were widely praised for their professional performance.
VAR getting irritating at France 2019
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 22/06/2019
» The Women's World Cup in France has served up some entertaining football and plenty of drama, but is also highlighting the sometimes unsatisfactory nature of the VAR system.