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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.
Kiwi Wood flourishing in Forest as he finds his footing
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 08/02/2025
» Over the years probably one of the most underrated players in the Premier League has been New Zealand centre-forward Chris Wood. The 33-year-old striker was at the hearts of things last weekend scoring a hat-trick for Nottingham Forest in the 7-0 thrashing of Brighton.
Moyes faces plenty of pressure in second spell at Everton
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 18/01/2025
» There has been considerable interest in David Moyes returning to Everton as nobody can really predict how things will turn out.
Nervous times for under pressure bosses
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 21/12/2024
» It's that time of the year when managers of struggling teams start getting a bit nervous about their immediate future. These fears are not unfounded as witnessed last weekend when two Premier League gaffers were axed on the same day.
It's a big weekend for Shots and Stones
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 06/01/2024
» Although the appeal of the English FA Cup is not what it used to be, the third round still produces one of the more entertaining weekends in English football, especially for clubs in the lower divisions.
Unlikely English club that has never been relegated
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 18/02/2023
» There is one club in the English Football League that holds the proud record of never having been relegated in its more than 100 years of existence. The club's identity may come as a surprise.
Ominous Ryder Cup warning for Europe
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 02/10/2021
» For decades, the Americans have looked far too strong on paper for the Europeans in the Ryder Cup.
It's a massive night in Rome for Three Lions
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 03/07/2021
» The quarter-finals of Euro 2020 are already under way and if they produce half the drama of the previous round we are in for a treat.
What awaits Tartan Army, Dragons and Three Lions?
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 12/06/2021
» It is safe to say that the 2020 Euro Championships which began last night will be like no other.
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.