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From the Ammies to the Posh
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 12/10/2024
» While most football fans know the nicknames of clubs in the Premier League and Championship they are probably less familiar with those in the lower divisions. Some simply reflect a team's colours or a variation on the club name. But many provide an insight into the cultural and economic environment of towns and regions where the clubs first developed.
VAR still troubled by the 'human factor'
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 19/03/2022
» It is now the third season that the VAR (Video Assistant Referee) system has been operating in the Premier League but nearly every weekend it seems to create controversy.
Buriram aim to avoid plucky Sharks' bite
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 13/11/2021
» Following two consecutive setbacks, second-placed Buriram United cannot afford another slip-up when they visit Chonburi in Thai League 1 on Saturday.
Police romp as Rabbits put on lacklustre show
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 10/10/2021
» Police Tero punished BG Pathum United for another error-strewn display by the defending Thai League 1 champions, winning the away battle 3-0 on Saturday night.
You just can't beat late goal for real drama
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 25/01/2020
» One undeniable factor that contributes to making football an attractive sport to watch is its unpredictability -- and nothing can be more unpredictable than a late goal deep in added time that can turn a match on its head.
Beetles take over top spot with Trat rout
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 16/09/2019
» Chiang Rai United rubbed salt into the fresh wound of defending champions Buriram United as they took over the Thai League 1 top spot on Sunday night.
Buriram win, Kirins battered
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 12/05/2019
» While defending champions Buriram United succeeded in closing the gap on leaders Port with a 2-0 victory over Nakhon Ratchasima on Saturday night, former Thai League 1 winners SCG Muang Thong United sustained another thrashing to remain pinned to the bottom of the table.
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.
Tough task awaits Thais in Indonesia
Sports, Hanif Hassan, Published on 29/07/2018
» A year ago in Kuala Lumpur, Worrawoot Srimaka pumped his fist in the air and blurted "Gu tham dai [I did it]!" as Thailand retained their men's football title -- the most coveted gold medal in the biennial SEA Games.
Buriram looking to twist the knife in Port wound
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 11/04/2018
» Leaders Buriram United are expected to rub salt into the wounds of Port when they clash in Thai League 1 at Chang Arena today.