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Another FA Cup opportunity for the Silkmen
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 14/02/2026
» With seven Premier League teams away to lower league sides in this weekend's fourth round of the FA Cup, there is the potential for an upset or two, which is the essence of this competition.
Terrific golf, pity about unruly crowd
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 04/10/2025
» Now that the dust has settled on the dramatic events at Bethpage last weekend, it is time to reflect on what was a most extraordinary Ryder Cup tournament that will long be remembered for both good and bad reasons.
Could relegation of Premier League clubs be decided in the courts?
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 23/03/2024
» The four-point penalty imposed on Nottingham Forest for rules infringements is a reminder that things aren't running quite as smoothly in the Premier League as the organisers would like. It means that at the end of this season there will be at least a couple of asterisks necessary to explain the final league standings.
Good campaign for EPL gaffers…so far
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 25/11/2023
» With almost one third of Premier League matches having been played, the most remarkable aspect of the season so far is that no manager has been sacked.
The charm of team names in Scottish football league
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 25/03/2023
» For all the criticism of the Scottish League, there is no disputing they boast some of the most attractive club names in football.
Motty, the voice of football for five decades
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 04/03/2023
» The recent death of legendary English football commentator John Motson at the age of 77 prompted many tributes from fans, players and broadcasters alike.
England reflect on another disastrous campaign Down Under
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 22/01/2022
» Whenever you see banner headlines like "Humiliating," "Embarrassing" and "Pathetic" in the sports pages of the English newspapers, it is a good bet they are commenting on the latest England cricketing woes, invariably in Australia.
Sport battles back to find a sense of normality
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 25/12/2021
» It is the time of the year to acknowledge the sporting heroes of the past 12 months.
Seven clubs that have seen better times finding it tough to climb
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 18/12/2021
» One division in English football which probably does not attract the attention it deserves is the third-tier League One.
Ominous Ryder Cup warning for Europe
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 02/10/2021
» For decades, the Americans have looked far too strong on paper for the Europeans in the Ryder Cup.