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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.
Man U's new boss Amorim faces his first test at Portman Road
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 23/11/2024
» When Sir Alec Ferguson held the Premier League trophy for the 13th time at the end of the 2012-13 season few would have predicted that no more league titles would be coming to Old Trafford in the following 11 years.
Kane joins the 100 club in golden style
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 14/09/2024
» Harry Kane celebrated his 100th appearance for England in true style by scoring both goals in the 2-0 defeat of Finland at Wembley on Tuesday night. Fittingly he was wearing golden boots after receiving a golden cap for reaching the century mark
Goals galore in EPL on record weekend
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 10/02/2024
» When you get down to the nitty gritty in football it is goals that spectators really want to see and last week the Premier League didn't disappoint. The clubs outdid themselves with a record 45 goals being scored in the 10 games over the weekend. This beats the 44 on two weekends in 2020 and 2023.
Ashes drama sparks headlines war in England and Down Under
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 08/07/2023
» Whatever one's views of the controversial "stumping" of Jonny Bairstow in the second Ashes Test it will always be remembered for the astonishing scenes at Lord's, considered to be the home of cricket since it was established in 1814.
Smaller EPL clubs do themselves proud
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 10/06/2023
» Apart from the dominance of Manchester City, the spirited challenge of Arsenal and Newcastle's revival, the Premier League season was notable for the impressive showing by a number of "smaller" clubs.
Relegation favourites Cherries ripe for another season in top flight
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 06/05/2023
» It is no secret that AFC Bournemouth began this Premier League season as hot favourites for relegation, a view that was quickly cemented last August when they were crushed 9-0 by Liverpool at Anfield.
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.
Reigns of club managers getting shorter than ever
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 30/10/2022
» The sacking of Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard after just 343 days is a reminder that the shelf life of Premier League managers, though admittedly longer than some British prime ministers, is getting shorter every year.
Reigns of club managers getting shorter than ever
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 29/10/2022
» The sacking of Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard after just 343 days is a reminder that the shelf life of Premier League managers, though admittedly longer than some British prime ministers, is getting shorter every year.