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When Spurs did the 'Double' in the remarkable 1960-61 season
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 01/02/2025
» Tottenham Hotspur's 2-1 home defeat to relegation-threatened Leicester City last weekend has understandably put a lot of pressure on Australian boss Ange Postecoglou. It was their sixth defeat in seven Premier League games and left Spurs in an embarrassing 15th place.
Law: A legend and icon of Scottish football
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 25/01/2025
» Tributes have poured in for Denis Law, who passed away last week at the age of 84. Sir Alex Ferguson called him "the greatest Scottish player of all time" and few would dispute that.
Club anthems play inspirational role
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 28/09/2024
» When the Leicester team came out onto the pitch at the King Power Stadium last Saturday it was good to hear they are still greeted by the stirring strains of the Post-Horn Gallop. It must be the most traditional piece of music to grace a football stadium in the English League and quite appropriate for a team nicknamed the Foxes.
Tartan Army in good voice, light up Euros
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 22/06/2024
» While Scotland are unlikely to progress too far in Euro 24 they are certainly worth following while they remain in the tournament if only for the wonderful support they get from their travelling fans, the Tartan Army. Adding to the appeal Scotland also have arguably the most tuneful anthem of the tournament in Flower of Scotland.
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.
Big weekend for the Mariners
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 18/03/2023
» This weekend's FA Cup quarter-finals will witness a piece of history in the unlikely form of League Two side Grimsby Town who last season were battling away in non-league football.
Welsh Dragons take on the Blue and Yellows in massive game
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 04/06/2022
» In what is certain to be a hugely emotional affair, Wales face one of the most important matches in their history tomorrow at Cardiff City Stadium when they take on embattled Ukraine for Europe's final spot in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Rotherham seek to shake off yo-yo image
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 19/02/2022
» For those familiar with England's lower leagues, one club that are always fun to follow are Rotherham United who in each of the past five seasons have succeeded in either being promoted or relegated. None of this middle-of-the table nonsense for The Millers.
'Saint Max' emerges as a true entertainer at St James' Park
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 12/02/2022
» No matter what happens to Newcastle United in the coming months, at the end of the season, the Premier League should give French winger Allan Saint-Maximin a special award for being the most entertaining player in the top flight.
Flying Hammers hoping the bubble won't burst very quickly
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 13/11/2021
» There is a real buzz at the London Stadium these days which is understandable as West Ham find themselves in third place in the Premier League thanks to some brilliant teamwork and a reassuring presence of astute Scottish manager David Moyes.