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It's crunch time: Saints seek Cup inspiration from 50 years ago
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 04/04/2026
» It's time for the quarter-finals in the FA Cup with six Premier League teams in the mix joining Championship side Southampton and League One strugglers Port Vale in the battle to advance to the final four.
Bromley Boys enjoying life in top flight
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 28/03/2026
» The international break at least creates an opportunity to examine what's going on in the lower divisions of the Football League where clubs will still be battling it out today. There have been some intriguing developments particularly in the League Two promotion race.
Big day for manager Clough and the Stags
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 07/03/2026
» The fifth round of the FA Cup is serving up some tasty fixtures this weekend, particularly at One Call Stadium where League One side Mansfield Town host Premier League leaders Arsenal, who have won the Cup 14 times.
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.
Another FA Cup opportunity for the Silkmen
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 14/02/2026
» With seven Premier League teams away to lower league sides in this weekend's fourth round of the FA Cup, there is the potential for an upset or two, which is the essence of this competition.
Robbo, the man who made Forest dream
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 03/01/2026
» Tributes have been pouring in for the late Nottingham Forest star John Robertson who passed away on Christmas Day at the age of 72. The Scot's death brings back memories of Forest's extraordinary achievements in the late 1970s which included winning two successive European Cups (now Champions League), in which the hugely talented left-winger played such an important role.
A sporting year of cheers, jeers and tears that will be remembered
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 27/12/2025
» It's that time of the year to acknowledge the men and women who have graced the sports pages over the past 12 months. It has been a year of mixed emotions. Here are a few of those who have contributed to the memorable moments of 2025.
Terrific golf, pity about unruly crowd
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 04/10/2025
» Now that the dust has settled on the dramatic events at Bethpage last weekend, it is time to reflect on what was a most extraordinary Ryder Cup tournament that will long be remembered for both good and bad reasons.
The umpire who became a legend
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 27/09/2025
» The widespread tributes to cricket umpire Harold 'Dickie' Bird who passed away this week at the age of 92 show how much he was admired in the cricketing world. It is extremely rare for an official in any sport to be acknowledged in such a manner, but Bird was someone special. He was an eccentric character and the subject of many anecdotes.
Cod almighty! Promising times for magical Mariners
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 23/09/2025
» League Two Side Grimsby Town continued their sparkling run in the Carabao Cup (League Cup) last week by reaching the fourth round after defeating struggling Championship side Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 away at Hillsborough.