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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.

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A 'strange environment' for Southgate

Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 29/06/2024

» England's progress at Euro 24 has a strong soap opera feel to it. They must be one of the few teams ever to top their group at a Euro tournament and still get booed off by their fans and pilloried in the media. To be fair, the fans cheered their team during the game and saved the boos for after the final whistle... all very English.

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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.

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What goes up tends to comes down soon

Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 09/03/2024

» A glance at the foot of the Premier League table and the top of the Championship does not make happy reading for football fans who enjoy a bit of variety.

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A year that said farewell to legendary Sir Bobby

Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 30/12/2023

» The year began with us mourning the loss of the great Brazilian footballer Pele who passed away in the final days of 2022.

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When 'Diamond' Venables played at Stamford Bridge

Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 02/12/2023

» It was sad to learn of the death of one of English football's great personalities, Terry Venables, last week at the age of 80.

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When my childhood hero Charlton graced Bangkok

Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 28/10/2023

» Tributes have poured in for Sir Bobby Charlton following his death last weekend at the age of 86.

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The classy player who broke transfer barrier four decades ago

Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 29/07/2023

» With football transfer fees going into orbit these days the sad death of England star Trevor Francis this week at the age of 69 is a reminder of how things have changed since the days he became Britain's first £1 million player four decades ago.

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Joy and despair for Thai-owned clubs

Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 01/07/2023

» The past month will have been a time for reflection for Thai owners of English clubs after a season of mixed fortunes. What they will have learnt in the past few years is how unpredictable things can be running a club in England with there being a narrow margin between joy and despair.

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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.