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No chance of Red Roses blooming in France as World Cup kicks off
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 09/09/2023
» The 10th edition of the Rugby World Cup got under way at the Stade de France in Paris yesterday launching what promises to be seven weeks of high-octane performances from the best players in the world.
Good times for Birdman of Barlinnie
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 21/12/2019
» It has been a frustratingly fleeting glimpse of an Everton legend, but nonetheless good to see Duncan Ferguson in the thick of things at Goodson Park and Old Trafford recently.
Great crowds, but cut out the booing
Nobby Piles, Published on 06/10/2018
» Last weekend the Ryder Cup once again created huge drama, this time at Le Golf National in the Paris suburbs. The tournament has become such a massive event of gladiatorial proportions it is hard to imagine that there was a time when the media were calling for it to be scrapped because of lack of interest.
Ivanovic finally recognised at Chelsea
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.
Ardiles and Villa were pioneers in English game
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 25/01/2014
» Iwas relieved to see that two former Argentinian football stars, Osvaldo Ardiles and Ricardo Villa, this week survived a nasty car crash in the Falklands, aka the Malvinas.
Ronaldo confirms status ahead of Ballon d'Or
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.
Mancini no longer lost for words
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 24/03/2012
» Perhaps as important as Manchester City's victory over Chelsea during the week, were signs of manager Roberto Mancini's growing command of the English language.