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Bromley Boys enjoying life in top flight
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 28/03/2026
» The international break at least creates an opportunity to examine what's going on in the lower divisions of the Football League where clubs will still be battling it out today. There have been some intriguing developments particularly in the League Two promotion race.
Gunners and Black Cats prepare for a scrap at Stadium of Light
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 08/11/2025
» Arsenal fans certainly do not need reminding that it has been 21 long years since their club last won the Premier League title. That 2004 success was historic with the Gunners being the first team to achieve the title without a single defeat in a 38-game season.
Isak's long-drawn transfer saga a sign of the times
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 06/09/2025
» It is a relief for all football fans that the sorry saga of the Alexander Isak transfer from Newcastle to Liverpool has finally been resolved. Only time will tell who will benefit most although Isak's agent is no doubt sporting the biggest grin after the record £125 million transfer.
Newcastle just want some big silverware
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 15/03/2025
» It is no secret Newcastle United are in desperate need of silverware and they have the opportunity to pick up their first trophy in 69 years when they appear in the Carabao Cup (aka League Cup/EFL Cup) at Wembley tomorrow.
Plymouth Argyle hope FA Cup success will boost League survival
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 15/02/2025
» Last Sunday saw a huge shock in the FA Cup when Plymouth Argyle, bottom of the second-tier Championship, upset Premier League and Champions League favourites Liverpool 1-0 at Home Park. Admittedly, Liverpool fielded a second-string side, but they still had been expected to win comfortably against the struggling Devon club.
Wintry backdrop to FA Cup 3rd round
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 11/01/2025
» Although the appeal of the English FA Cup has waned over the years, the third round is still eagerly anticipated especially for the smaller clubs that have battled hard just to get this far. It is the time the heavyweights join the competition and when a minnow takes on a Premier League giant it is the essence of the Cup.
From Jeeno's record win to Federer's tribute: Celebrating the best
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 28/12/2024
» It's that time of the year when Nobby hauls himself out of the armchair and acknowledges the men and women who have graced the sports pages this past year. Here are just a few memorable moments beginning with the Thai successes, particularly the kingdom's female golfers who did themselves proud.
Coote videos could have bad ramifications for refs
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 16/11/2024
» Making the news this week for all the wrong reasons has been Premier League referee David Coote who was suspended after a video surfaced of him appearing to make disparaging comments about former Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp.
From the Ammies to the Posh
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 12/10/2024
» While most football fans know the nicknames of clubs in the Premier League and Championship they are probably less familiar with those in the lower divisions. Some simply reflect a team's colours or a variation on the club name. But many provide an insight into the cultural and economic environment of towns and regions where the clubs first developed.
Strong Celtic hoping to make it title No.55
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 03/08/2024
» Although Scottish clubs have already been in action in the League Cup for a couple of weeks, the season really begins in earnest this weekend as teams play their first league matches. Unfortunately the top division has a familiar ring to it.