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Can Hollywood stars reignite the Red Dragons of Wrexham?
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 21/11/2020
» What has already been a bizarre football season in Britain became even more extraordinary this week when it was announced that two American film stars had taken over the struggling Welsh club Wrexham AFC, currently in the fifth tier National League.
Longstaff caps astonishing weekend
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 12/10/2019
» A refreshing number of feel-good stories featuring young strikers emerged in the Premier League last weekend, which also witnessed the rare sight of both Manchester clubs suffering embarrassing defeats on the same day.
Embarrassing mutiny between the sticks
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 02/03/2019
» On what had been a stupefying "Super Sunday" which produced two high profile bore draws, Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga at least livened up proceedings at Wembley by refusing to be substituted in the League Cup final against Manchester City.
Goal glut ends in Premier League as managers tighten up defences
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 31/10/2020
» After weeks of ridiculously high-scoring and crazy results, the Premier League came down to earth last weekend with a veritable goal drought and a number of less-than-inspiring games. It was just like the good old days.
Scholes and what might have been
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 23/03/2019
» Periodically we see former top footballers trying their hand at managing teams in the lower leagues. It often ends in tears, or at the very least, a bruised ego.
Two Welsh gaffers in media spotlight
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 25/11/2017
» Two Welshmen have played a central role in the managerial merry-go-round that has got into full swing in recent weeks, with the latest Premier League casualty being West Bromwich Albion's Tony Pulis. In the Championship, fellow Welshman Chris Coleman made a surprise move from managing his country to the hot seat at rock-bottom Sunderland.
Curtain falls on Shakespeare tragedy
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 21/10/2017
» Like it or not, Leicester City will always be known as the club which sacked the manager who won them the Premier League title in one of football's greatest achievements and then sacked the next manager who rescued them from a humiliating relegation.
Root to play new role with a straight bat
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 18/02/2017
» They say the worst sports job in the world is being England's football manager, but captaining that nation's cricket team must rank as a close second in Occupations From Hell.
Thai stakeholders spread their wings
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 07/02/2015
» It was admittedly hardly earth-shaking news, but a little piece of football history took place last Saturday when Reading beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 at the Madjeski stadium. It was the first time two Thai-owned teams have played one another in the English league.
United have survived hard times before
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 26/04/2014
» There have been nine managerial casualties in the Premier League this season, but none created more shockwaves than the latest — and hopefully the last.