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Foxes, Blackburn dragged into scrap as relegation race tightens
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 21/03/2026
» With eight games to go for most teams, there is an intriguing situation at the foot of the Championship where some famous clubs find themselves in a real scrap to avoid relegation to the doubtful delights of League One.
Big day for manager Clough and the Stags
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 07/03/2026
» The fifth round of the FA Cup is serving up some tasty fixtures this weekend, particularly at One Call Stadium where League One side Mansfield Town host Premier League leaders Arsenal, who have won the Cup 14 times.
Jeeno savours emotional home triumph
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 28/02/2026
» The 18th hole at the Siam Country Club's Old Course has witnessed many emotional scenes in recent editions of the Honda LPGA Tournament and last week proved no exception. There was hardly a dry eye on the course as the enthusiastic Thai crowd roared Jeeno Thitikul on to a nail-biting one-shot victory over Japan's Chisato "Chizzy" Iwai.
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.
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.
Troubled Owls take on Foxes in opener
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 09/08/2025
» As the Championship kicks off this weekend, there will be particular interest in tomorrow's game at the King Power Stadium where Leicester City host Sheffield Wednesday in a clash of the only two Thai-owned clubs in the football league. One is facing very difficult times while the other is in a state of transition.
Flying PSG pose huge challenge for Chelsea
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 12/07/2025
» The Club World Cup has had its critics but after a slow start and problems concerning the brutal heat it promises to serve up a tasty climax tomorrow as surprise finalists Chelsea take on strong favourites Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Playoff joy for Cats, Addicks and Wombles
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 31/05/2025
» While attention last week was naturally on the final day of the Premier League, we must not overlook some intriguing playoffs that have been going on at Wembley. A playoff final can be a stressful experience for both club and fans alike. The very fact they are at Wembley means the club have experienced a decent season, but everything comes down to one game. A defeat feels like it has been another wasted year, so near and yet so far.
Emotional scenes at EPL stadiums
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 24/05/2025
» It has been a rather curious season for the English Premier League which winds up its fixtures tomorrow. With Liverpool comfortably taking the league title and the relegation issue settled many weeks ago it could have been a rather tame end to the season.
It's a brave move by Alexander-Arnold
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 10/05/2025
» It has been a hugely emotional time for Liverpool fans in recent weeks. The joy of running away with the Premier League title has been tempered somewhat by the pending departure of one of their finest players, Trent Alexander-Arnold, almost certainly to Real Madrid.