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Isak's long-drawn transfer saga a sign of the times
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 06/09/2025
» It is a relief for all football fans that the sorry saga of the Alexander Isak transfer from Newcastle to Liverpool has finally been resolved. Only time will tell who will benefit most although Isak's agent is no doubt sporting the biggest grin after the record £125 million transfer.
Good campaign for EPL gaffers…so far
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 25/11/2023
» With almost one third of Premier League matches having been played, the most remarkable aspect of the season so far is that no manager has been sacked.
Watching TV can be hazardous for stars
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 16/05/2020
» If there is any consolation for football fans during the extended coronavirus break, it's that at least players shouldn't pick up any serious injuries, while it also provides a chance for those with long-term injuries to recover.
Hunter much more than villain
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 25/04/2020
» Another footballing icon has gone, with Leeds United and England legend Norman Hunter sadly succumbing to the coronavirus last week at the age of 76.
Blood, sweat, smiles, tears and cheers in 2019
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 28/12/2019
» It's that time of the year when Nobby drags himself out of his armchair to acknowledge assorted sporting heroes and villains that have graced our sports pages in 2019.
The sack race starts at Craven Cottage
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 17/11/2018
» The international break in November is traditionally a time when struggling Premier League managers begin nervously looking over their shoulders -- and for good reason. So it hardly came as a surprise when Slavisa Jokanovic got the axe this week with his Fulham team bottom of the table.