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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.
Toffees settle fast at new home
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 30/08/2025
» Everton have enjoyed a successful start at their new Hill Dickinson Stadium with a spirited 2-0 win over Brighton in the Premier League followed by a similar score against Mansfield Town in the League Cup.
Liverpool look to be in the driving seat
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 16/08/2025
» After being bombarded by transfer news for weeks, it is something of a relief that the 2025-26 Premier League season is finally getting underway this weekend. One game has already been played, with defending champions Liverpool hosting Bournemouth at Anfield last night. It would be nice if they could all start the season on the same day.
Midweek goal fest: 35 strikes, thrilling ties
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 07/12/2024
» For many years there has been something special about matches between Newcastle and Liverpool that guarantees entertainment. Fans were not disappointed in the midweek clash at St James' Park as they witnessed a 3-3 thriller in a game that some called the best of the season.
The calm, cool, and collected Swede who caused a stir in England
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 31/08/2024
» Tributes have been pouring in for Sven-Goran Eriksson who passed away on Monday at the age of 76. The fact that there have been so many headlines containing the word "gentleman" is a reflection of the respect the football world held for the Swede who was the first foreign coach of England's national team.
When my childhood hero Charlton graced Bangkok
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 28/10/2023
» Tributes have poured in for Sir Bobby Charlton following his death last weekend at the age of 86.
Outcome of Ashes anybody's guess as England face formidable task
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 17/06/2023
» The Poms and the Baggy Greens are at it again in what promises to be a gripping six weeks in the cricket calendar.
A big day for the oldest professional club in England
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 13/05/2023
» While events in the Premier League will understandably grab most attention this weekend, at the other end of the football spectrum there is drama of a somewhat different nature featuring a famous club.
Samurai Blue upset the apple cart as favourites go home early
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 03/12/2022
» No one could have predicted the extraordinary events Japan experienced in the opening fortnight in Qatar.
Life in EPL not so sweet for the Cherries
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 03/09/2022
» Watching a football manager trying to explain away a heavy defeat in post-match interviews is never a pleasant experience.