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The umpire who became a legend
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 27/09/2025
» The widespread tributes to cricket umpire Harold 'Dickie' Bird who passed away this week at the age of 92 show how much he was admired in the cricketing world. It is extremely rare for an official in any sport to be acknowledged in such a manner, but Bird was someone special. He was an eccentric character and the subject of many anecdotes.
It's a big day for Preston's Lillywhites
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 29/03/2025
» Outside Preston North End's Deepdale Stadium there is an eye-catching statue of the club's greatest-ever player, the late Sir Tom Finney. The statue is known as "The Splash" as it was inspired by a dramatic photograph of Finney aqua-planing while playing against Chelsea on a waterlogged Stamford Bridge pitch in 1956.
Leicester unveil statue of 'Possible Man'
Sports, Published on 06/04/2022
» LEICESTER: Leicester City's football family came together on Monday for the inauguration of the Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha statue at King Power Stadium -- an eternal tribute to the most influential figure in the club's 138-year history.
Willis and the miracle of Headingley
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 14/12/2019
» It was sad to learn of the passing of legendary England fast bowler Bob Willis last week at the age of 70.
Leicester reveal statue to honour Vichai
Sports, Published on 11/11/2018
» >>leicester: Leicester's late owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha will be immortalised with a memorial statue at the King Power Stadium after his death in a helicopter crash.
Thai volleyball team hope for turnaround in fortunes
Sports, Published on 05/06/2018
» Thailand hope to bounce back from a disappointing third week as they take on Asian rivals South Korea in the inaugural FIVB Nations League at Chatchai Hall in Nakhon Ratchasima on Tuesday.
Regis a gifted pioneer and graceful icon
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 20/01/2018
» It was very sad to learn of the death of former West Bromwich Albion and Coventry City star Cyrille Regis who died earlier this week at the all too young age of 59. Regis was much more than just a talented footballer and became a symbol for the fight against racism in Britain at a time when things were in danger of getting out of hand. He had dignity and grace and he played a significant role in changing people's attitudes with his skills on the pitch and his dignified stance off it.