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Doomed Vale dare to dream against Blues at Stamford Bridge
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 14/03/2026
» The best thing about the FA Cup is that it briefly puts the spotlight on clubs that would normally hardly receive a mention and this season it has been refreshing seeing teams like Mansfield and Macclesfield enjoying their moment in the sun. Last week's fifth round didn't let us down either with struggling League One side Port Vale upsetting Sunderland from the Premier League.
Stars ride tuk-tuk, soak up Thai culture
Sports, Published on 18/02/2026
» Chon Buri: Thai star Pajaree Anannarukarn joined Lydia Ko of New Zealand, He Muni of China, Yuri Yoshida of Japan, and Benedetta Moresco of Italy in a vibrant pre-tournament celebration of Thai culture yesterday, as the international stars traded fairways for tuk-tuks ahead of the 2026 Honda LPGA Thailand.
In Frank we trust! Lampard enjoying a big change of fortune
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 11/10/2025
» It is no secret that former great footballers do not necessarily enjoy the same success in their role as managers or coaches. The most recent example has been Wayne Rooney, who has discovered being a gaffer can be a very demanding job.
Sounds of Prokofiev inspires Black Cats in Premier League opener
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 23/08/2025
» The most interesting aspect of the first week's results in the Premier League is that two of the newly promoted teams won their opening games, unlike the clubs involved last season, all of whom were later relegated. It is only the third time the newcomers have experienced such a good start since the Premier League was established in 1992.
Kanchanaburi seal 'super deal'
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 06/08/2025
» Former England international Andros Townsend has joined newly promoted Thai League 1 club Kanchanaburi Power for the new season, which kicks off on Aug 15.
Young Thais chase dream in Germany
Sports, Published on 06/08/2025
» Following two groundbreaking seasons that sent Thai youth players to train and compete against top Bundesliga academies in Germany, PPTV HD 36, in partnership with the German Football League (DFL), the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), and the Football Association of Thailand (FAT), has announced the return of its premier youth football development initiative -- "SAT Presents Bundesliga Dream 2025."
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.
No great revelations in opening weekend
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 24/08/2024
» Although it was not the most spectacular opening week in the Premier League with no major upsets there were still enough talking points to whet the appetite for this weekend's action. It was also a low-scoring week with just 21 goals coming from the 10 matches, but at least there wasn't a 0-0.
Poch chewed up! It’s back to square one at Stamford Bridge
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 25/05/2024
» It is ironic that the first time in the whole season Chelsea fans have been happy with their team’s performance, the owners decide to part ways with manager Mauricio Pochettino. Despite the “mutual consent” statement the owners appeared quite happy to let the Argentine go and did not put in much effort in persuading him to stay.
Fifa to award 2027 World Cup on Friday
Sports, Published on 17/05/2024
» Football's world governing body Fifa will decide the hosts for the 2027 Women's World Cup at its congress in Bangkok on Friday.