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Hughes hoping to save cellar dwellers Carlisle from relegation
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 08/03/2025
» As a player, former Manchester United, Chelsea and Wales striker Mark Hughes was never one to shy away from a challenge. But he has probably never faced a bigger test than his current task of trying to save Carlisle United from dropping out of the Football League.
Alexandra or Argyle — you just can’t beat a good club name
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 23/10/2022
» Every week, English football fans follow the fortunes of their favourite teams, whether they are called United, City, Town or something totally different.
Alexandra or Argyle -- you just can't beat a good club name
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 22/10/2022
» Every week, English football fans follow the fortunes of their favourite teams, whether they are called United, City, Town or something totally different.
When goalies transform into goal scorers
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 22/05/2021
» What has already been a bizarre season in the Premier League was topped off last Sunday with the extraordinary last-gasp headed goal by Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker against West Bromwich which may have clinched a Champions League place for the Reds.
When even penguins couldn't play at snowbound Stamford Bridge
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 23/01/2021
» The heavy state of the pitch at Elland Road for the match between hosts Leeds United and Brighton last Saturday prompted widespread criticism, much of it unwarranted considering the weather.
Goals galore in Premier League, but the outlook for fans is gloomy
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 26/09/2020
» When you get down to the basics in football, it is goals that people want to see and that's what we were treated to in the Premier League last week.
Plenty of banana skins in FA Cup
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 04/01/2020
» Although the appeal of the English FA Cup is definitely not what it used to be, the third round is still one of the more eagerly anticipated weekends in English football.
When 72 clubs look on the bright side
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 04/08/2018
» After a surprisingly enjoyable World Cup we are quickly back to the bread and butter of league football in England. Although the Premier League doesn't kick off for another seven days, for many the real English football season starts this weekend when the other 72 clubs get down to business.
From Batman to the Galloping Major
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 17/03/2018
» When Chelsea loanee Michy Batshuayi, who calls himself 'Batsman', joined Borussia Dortmund recently, he was stepping into the shoes of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang who moved to Arsenal.