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Robbo, the man who made Forest dream
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 03/01/2026
» Tributes have been pouring in for the late Nottingham Forest star John Robertson who passed away on Christmas Day at the age of 72. The Scot's death brings back memories of Forest's extraordinary achievements in the late 1970s which included winning two successive European Cups (now Champions League), in which the hugely talented left-winger played such an important role.
Costa late strike sinks Muang Thong
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 26/10/2025
» Lucas Costa scored the winning goal as Port defeated Muang Thong United 1-0 at their PAT Stadium in Thai League 1 on Friday night.
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.
Law: A legend and icon of Scottish football
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 25/01/2025
» Tributes have poured in for Denis Law, who passed away last week at the age of 84. Sir Alex Ferguson called him "the greatest Scottish player of all time" and few would dispute that.
The calm, cool, and collected Swede who caused a stir in England
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 31/08/2024
» Tributes have been pouring in for Sven-Goran Eriksson who passed away on Monday at the age of 76. The fact that there have been so many headlines containing the word "gentleman" is a reflection of the respect the football world held for the Swede who was the first foreign coach of England's national team.
Thailand rocks as Panipak triumphs
Sports, Published on 09/08/2024
» Tributes and congratulatory messages poured in for taekwondo star Panipak Wongpattanakit, who won the first gold medal at the Paris Olympic Games for Thailand early yesterday morning, Thai time.
Kickboxing icon Buakaw pays tributes to star Stamp
Sports, Published on 13/03/2024
» Buakaw Banchamek praised three-sport ONE world champion Stamp Fairtex.
When my childhood hero Charlton graced Bangkok
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 28/10/2023
» Tributes have poured in for Sir Bobby Charlton following his death last weekend at the age of 86.
The classy player who broke transfer barrier four decades ago
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 29/07/2023
» With football transfer fees going into orbit these days the sad death of England star Trevor Francis this week at the age of 69 is a reminder of how things have changed since the days he became Britain's first £1 million player four decades ago.
Motty, the voice of football for five decades
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 04/03/2023
» The recent death of legendary English football commentator John Motson at the age of 77 prompted many tributes from fans, players and broadcasters alike.