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FA Cup serves up some intriguing clubs
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 04/11/2023
» While the focus of English football will be on the Premier League this weekend, there will be plenty of drama at the smaller grounds around the country as little-known teams from the lower divisions do battle in the first round of the FA Cup.
Motty, the voice of football for five decades
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 04/03/2023
» The recent death of legendary English football commentator John Motson at the age of 77 prompted many tributes from fans, players and broadcasters alike.
Performing in empty arenas will be a true test of the Olympic spirit
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 24/07/2021
» There is little doubt that the Olympics which has finally got under way in Tokyo will be the strangest ever.
Small teams eye upsets in FA Cup amidst coronavirus uncertainty
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 09/01/2021
» In normal times, this week's FA Cup third round would create bit of a buzz.
2020: Sport battles through a year like no other
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 26/12/2020
» Sport has experienced some difficult times over the years, but nothing has created so much havoc in the world's sporting calendar as the Covid-19 virus. No sport escaped the wrath of the pandemic. Little did we know back in March that the disruption would go on for so long and take such a toll.
Supporting cast make a welcome comeback to the English game
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 05/12/2020
» For the first time in nine months, we will be seeing a limited number of fans at five of the English Premier League football stadiums this weekend.
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.
Changes imperative despite Big Picture snub
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 17/10/2020
» Although the controversial Project Big Picture has been firmly rejected by the Premier League, it is clear something radical needs to be done in English football to ensure clubs in the lower leagues do not go out of business in these coronavirus times.
Goals galore in Premier League, but the outlook for fans is gloomy
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 26/09/2020
» When you get down to the basics in football, it is goals that people want to see and that's what we were treated to in the Premier League last week.
Kicking off a new season in England that will be like no other
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 12/09/2020
» This weekend marks the start of what is likely to be one of the strangest seasons ever in English football.