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Cod almighty! Promising times for magical Mariners
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 23/09/2025
» League Two Side Grimsby Town continued their sparkling run in the Carabao Cup (League Cup) last week by reaching the fourth round after defeating struggling Championship side Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 away at Hillsborough.
Big weekend for the Mariners
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 18/03/2023
» This weekend's FA Cup quarter-finals will witness a piece of history in the unlikely form of League Two side Grimsby Town who last season were battling away in non-league football.
What awaits Tartan Army, Dragons and Three Lions?
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 12/06/2021
» It is safe to say that the 2020 Euro Championships which began last night will be like no other.
Why 55 means so much to Gers
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 13/03/2021
» Since the Scottish Premiership was established in 1998 there have only been two teams that have won the title, and you don't win any prizes for guessing who they are -- the Old Firm of Celtic and Rangers.
England hoping to avenge Iceland debacle in Nations League
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 05/09/2020
» Something that seems to have crept up on us without warning are early rounds in the Uefa Nations League which have been taking place this week and continue until Tuesday.
RIP 'Big Jack': A true giant of the game
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 18/07/2020
» When a young Northumberland lad and son of a miner decided at an early age that making a living playing football would be more enjoyable than a life in the pits, he made a very smart decision.
Perils of playing out from the back
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 05/10/2019
» In recent years the sight of Premier League teams "playing from the back" has become increasingly prevalent. It looks very nice when it works, but as everyone has witnessed, it can so easily end in tears with farcical goals.