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Smiles to sorrow: Leicester City's stunning fall from EPL glory
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 25/04/2026
» At the start of the 2016-17 Premier League season there was a wonderful moment when Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri escorted onto the pitch Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, who went on to sing Nessun Dorma to the joyful crowd at the packed King Power Stadium.
It's desperate times for Luton
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 01/03/2025
» In the Premier League there is a distinct possibility that the three newly promoted sides could be going straight back down, although Ipswich and Leicester fans might dispute that. Rather ominously the same thing happened the previous season.
It's been a long journey for Moyes as he faces Man U
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 22/02/2025
» It was nearly 11 years ago when David Moyes was abruptly sacked as Manchester United manager after a stressful 10 months at Old Trafford. The game that sealed his fate was ironically a 2-0 loss to Everton. It was arguably the lowest point of his career.
Wintry backdrop to FA Cup 3rd round
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 11/01/2025
» Although the appeal of the English FA Cup has waned over the years, the third round is still eagerly anticipated especially for the smaller clubs that have battled hard just to get this far. It is the time the heavyweights join the competition and when a minnow takes on a Premier League giant it is the essence of the Cup.
There's plenty for Thai star Jeeno to smile about
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 30/11/2024
» It has been both a triumphant and lucrative week for Thailand's top female golfer Atthaya "Jeeno" Thitikul after winning the prestigious US$4 million CME Group Tour Championship in Florida. It is the biggest financial prize in women's golf history.
Palmer shines despite squabbling by Jackson, Madueke
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 20/04/2024
» All players and fans understand that each Premier League club has a designated player to take penalty kicks. It goes without saying that it is the one who is most reliable and at Chelsea that is definitely Cole Palmer who has a great record from the spot.
Historic day for Rebecca at the Cottage
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 23/12/2023
» Craven Cottage will be the unlikely setting for a significant slice of history today as Rebecca Welch becomes the first woman to referee a Premier League match when Fulham take on Burnley.
It's time to dream for some smaller clubs
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 07/01/2023
» Although the appeal of the English FA Cup has waned over the years, the third round is still one of the more eagerly anticipated weekends especially for the smaller clubs that have battled hard just to get this far.
Magical moment! Own goals a mix of misery and entertainment
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 26/02/2022
» Anyone who has scored an own goal, no matter in what standard of football, knows it is not a pleasant experience.
Pressure on Lampard to perform as he starts life with the Toffees
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 05/02/2022
» Now the dust has settled on the January transfer mayhem, arguably the most intriguing move was not the signing of any individual player but Frank Lampard taking over the hot seat at Goodison Park.