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Lincoln's Imps the first English side to celebrate promotion
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 11/04/2026
» We are at the business end of the 2025-26 season in the English Football League and the first club to celebrate promotion are Lincoln City of League One. The Imps' 2-1 win at Reading last Monday was enough to guarantee a place in the Championship, the first time they have been in the second tier in 65 years.
Seagulls take on Eagles in Battle of the Birds
Oped, Nobby Piles, Published on 11/02/2023
» One of the more intriguing “derbies” in the Premier League takes place today at Selhurst Park. For a start, it’s not really a “local” derby in the traditional sense.
Non-league clubs shine in lively FA Cup
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 14/01/2023
» Last weekend's results in the English FA Cup third round were just what the competition needed with plenty of upsets, giant-killings, controversy and dramatic finishes.
England have 50-50 chance in enticing clash against Les Bleus
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 10/12/2022
» The World Cup has set up some mouthwatering match-ups in the quarter-finals, two of which were played last night.
Confidence boost for Man U in Bangkok
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 16/07/2022
» The Thai media had dubbed it the "Red War" but it turned out to be more of a skirmish at Rajamangala National Stadium on Tuesday night in which the Red Devils restored some much-needed pride after their recent underwhelming season.
Boost for new manager Tuchel, but tough tests to come for Blues
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 27/02/2021
» Despite being unbeaten in seven domestic games, new Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel knew he had not been really tested until he took on some tough opponents.
Boost for Wilder as Blades finally show their steel
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 16/01/2021
» Few Premier League fans will begrudge Sheffield United picking up their first win of the season at the 18th attempt, when they deservedly defeated Newcastle United 1-0 at Bramall Lane on Tuesday night.
When Houllier took Liverpool to Bangkok
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 19/12/2020
» It was very sad to learn of the death of former Liverpool, Aston Villa and France manager Gerard Houllier early in the week. He was a special person who really cared about his players.
Wombles finally back where they belong
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 14/11/2020
» A slice of football history was made earlier this month when AFC Wimbledon returned to their spiritual home on Plough Lane after nearly three decades in which the club fought against all odds but somehow managed to survive in Phoenix-like fashion.
Pettersen finds redemption in Cup
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 21/09/2019
» When captain Catriona Matthew announced Suzann Pettersen as a wildcard choice for the European team to play the US in last week's Solheim Cup it prompted many raised eyebrows amongst the golfing scene.