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Newcastle just want some big silverware
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 15/03/2025
» It is no secret Newcastle United are in desperate need of silverware and they have the opportunity to pick up their first trophy in 69 years when they appear in the Carabao Cup (aka League Cup/EFL Cup) at Wembley tomorrow.
All long-suffering Newcastle really want is a trophy
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 25/02/2023
» Back in 1995, Sir John Hall, Newcastle United chairman at the time, said of his club: "We are like the Basques, we are fighting for a nation, the Geordie nation. Football is tribalism and we are the Mohicans."
The days when No.10 played at inside left on English grounds
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 28/08/2021
» Last Saturday, a rare event took place at Anfield when Burnley took to the field against Liverpool with a starting squad numbered 1-11 -- the first Premier League team to do so in 23 years.
It's a massive night in Rome for Three Lions
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 03/07/2021
» The quarter-finals of Euro 2020 are already under way and if they produce half the drama of the previous round we are in for a treat.
Tuchel takes on formidable task as Lampard bids sad farewell
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 30/01/2021
» There has been divided opinion on the sacking of Frank Lampard and only time will tell if Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has made the correct decision.
Leeds finally back after painful journey
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 25/07/2020
» When Leeds United went into administration in 2007, their new chairman Ken Bates commented: "Right now we are at the bottom of our cycle, but Leeds United are one of the big six clubs. The small clubs can have their day in the sun but eventually they go back where they came from. Leeds will always be a big club."
Hail Vardy! Silver Fox joins the 100 club
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 11/07/2020
» Last week, Leicester City's Jamie Vardy joined the elite group of players who have scored 100 goals or more in the Premier League and his achievement provides one of the more inspirational tales of recent years.
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.
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.
For the Magpies, the only way is up
Sports, Published on 27/10/2018
» Just three weeks ago Newcastle United were 2-0 up against Manchester United at Old Trafford and looking like they might just be turning around their stuttering start to the season in spectacular fashion. Unfortunately for the Magpies it didn't quite turn out that way, with Jose Mourinho's men rallying to grab a fortunate 3-2 win.