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Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 07/03/2015
» The word “legend” is used far too often in sport these days, but someone who definitely lived up to the name was Scottish footballer Dave Mackay who died at the age of 80 early this week.
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 21/02/2015
» Although Chelsea have acquired an array of star footballers in recent years — and there have been some gifted talents — it is one of the less glamorous players that has perhaps given the most value to the club.
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 24/01/2015
» One of the few entertaining moments in Monday's dour 0-0 draw between Everton and West Bromwich Albion at Goodison Park came just before half-time when the home side were awarded a penalty. Kevin Mirallas insisted on taking the spot kick, taking the ball from Leighton Baines, the regular and usually accurate penalty kicker for the Toffees.
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 27/12/2014
» The year drew to a close on a sad note with the tragic death of talented Australian batsman Philip Hughes in a freak accident. It was good to see the cricket world unite in their mourning the loss of this bright spirit.
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 13/12/2014
» With Southampton slipping in recent games, West Ham have temporarily taken over the mantel of the most surprising team in the Premier League this season.
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 26/07/2014
» As reported in Wednesday’s paper, former professional goalkeeper Ray King, a frequent contributor to the Bangkok Post’s letters section, sadly passed away last weekend at the age of 89. Ray had been living in Bangkok for some years with his son Gary.
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 21/02/2014
» Supporters hold up a picture of Sir Tom Finney, who died at the age of 91, during a tribute to the former England player.
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 23/11/2013
» Anyone pondering over who is the best footballer in the world at the moment must have had any lingering doubts dispelled after Ronaldo's extraordinary second-half display against Sweden in the World Cup play-offs on Tuesday.
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 26/10/2013
» It is a reflection of the influence of Sir Alex Ferguson that there has been as much written about the former Manchester United manager's autobiography in the British newspapers this week as any football matches.
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 05/10/2013
» Last weekend Derby County sacked manager Nigel Clough, who is probably better known around the world as 'Son of Brian'.