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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.
Solskjaer may have been spoilt for choice
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 27/11/2021
» The eventual departure of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer from Old Trafford was a relief for everyone concerned, including Ole himself.
It does not get any better than this
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 31/08/2019
» Just about everything has been said about the remarkable performance of Ben Stokes last weekend in the third Test at Headingly which by some miracle kept England's Ashes hopes alive. It was a truly remarkable innings and a tribute to his strength after having bowled his heart out in 25 consecutive overs in Australia's second innings.