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Leeds United v Millwall or Dagenham & Redbridge? I wonder who West Yorkshire Police will want to win tomorrow evening's third round tie at The (New) Den?
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FA Cup fourth-round draw: Championship Plymouth to play eight-time winners Liverpool
Championship side Plymouth Argyle are drawn at home to eight-time winners Liverpool in the FA Cup fourth round.
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January 12, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Leeds United v Millwall or Dagenham & Redbridge? I wonder who West Yorkshire Police will want to win tomorrow evening's third round tie at The (New) Den?
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www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
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While John Singer Sargent, born on this day in 1856, is best known for stunning society portraits, he had a much broader range, as in the watercolors he made as a war artist in WWI like this image of harvesters seemingly oblivious to the crashed warplane behind them www.iwm.org.uk/collections/...
January 12, 2025 at 6:21 PM
While John Singer Sargent, born on this day in 1856, is best known for stunning society portraits, he had a much broader range, as in the watercolors he made as a war artist in WWI like this image of harvesters seemingly oblivious to the crashed warplane behind them www.iwm.org.uk/collections/...
Former Super League professional Willie Poching scored two of Wests Warriors' 12 tries as the Acton team won, 66-4, at Colchester-based Eastern Rhinos in the first round of rugby league's Challenge Cup. There was a try-hat-trick for Jack Payne. Wests host either the Army or the RAF in round two.
January 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Former Super League professional Willie Poching scored two of Wests Warriors' 12 tries as the Acton team won, 66-4, at Colchester-based Eastern Rhinos in the first round of rugby league's Challenge Cup. There was a try-hat-trick for Jack Payne. Wests host either the Army or the RAF in round two.
Strong performance this afternoon from Blackbrook in the first round of rugby league's Challenge Cup. Trailing hosts Aberavon Fighting Irish, 14-16, with 20 minutes remaining, the St Helens side fought back to win, 32-16, setting up a second round home tie with either Ince Rose Bridge or Longhorns.
January 12, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Strong performance this afternoon from Blackbrook in the first round of rugby league's Challenge Cup. Trailing hosts Aberavon Fighting Irish, 14-16, with 20 minutes remaining, the St Helens side fought back to win, 32-16, setting up a second round home tie with either Ince Rose Bridge or Longhorns.
Taking a stand ... the pavilion end at Leicestershire County Cricket Club's Grace Road ground.
January 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Taking a stand ... the pavilion end at Leicestershire County Cricket Club's Grace Road ground.
"The club was insolvent, it could have been liquidated, so I intervened. The quantum of the problem was through the roof. They were going to lose £1.6m in 2024‑25. It's difficult to lose that money on a turnover of £3.8m."
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Super Caley fall on hard times but Savage’s salvage plan is invaluable
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are grateful to a local millionaire riding to the Highland club’s rescue – ‘it just feels the right thing to do’
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January 12, 2025 at 11:30 AM
"The club was insolvent, it could have been liquidated, so I intervened. The quantum of the problem was through the roof. They were going to lose £1.6m in 2024‑25. It's difficult to lose that money on a turnover of £3.8m."
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
No problems with the weather in Colchester. Game on, this afternoon, say Eastern Rhinos Amateur Rugby League Club.
January 12, 2025 at 11:13 AM
No problems with the weather in Colchester. Game on, this afternoon, say Eastern Rhinos Amateur Rugby League Club.
Although its facilities are decidedly basic, Grove Park's scenic Settle setting makes it one of Yorkshire's most attractive rugby union grounds. I was there, On This Day (12/1), in 2002, and saw Scarborough edge, 9-5, Yorkshire One rivals North Ribblesdale. Ribb's Dean Stacey scored the only try.
January 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Although its facilities are decidedly basic, Grove Park's scenic Settle setting makes it one of Yorkshire's most attractive rugby union grounds. I was there, On This Day (12/1), in 2002, and saw Scarborough edge, 9-5, Yorkshire One rivals North Ribblesdale. Ribb's Dean Stacey scored the only try.
The BBC will televise, through iPlayer, 2025 League One newcomers Goole Vikings' competitive debut. Goole's Challenge Cup second round tie, at London Broncos, on Saturday, January 25th (12.30), has been selected by the broadcaster for live screening. The match is to be played at Rosslyn Park RUFC.
January 12, 2025 at 9:09 AM
The BBC will televise, through iPlayer, 2025 League One newcomers Goole Vikings' competitive debut. Goole's Challenge Cup second round tie, at London Broncos, on Saturday, January 25th (12.30), has been selected by the broadcaster for live screening. The match is to be played at Rosslyn Park RUFC.
The first of several visits to Ayresome Park ('Doing The 92', No 22). On This Day (12/1), in 1988, I saw Second Division Middlesbrough require extra time to edge non-league Sutton United in an FA Cup third round replay. Paul Kerr scored the only goal. 17,932 there. Houses now cover Ayresome's site.
January 12, 2025 at 8:33 AM
The first of several visits to Ayresome Park ('Doing The 92', No 22). On This Day (12/1), in 1988, I saw Second Division Middlesbrough require extra time to edge non-league Sutton United in an FA Cup third round replay. Paul Kerr scored the only goal. 17,932 there. Houses now cover Ayresome's site.
Another 11th hour postponement, owing to an unfit pitch, in the ill-fated first round of rugby league's Challenge Cup: The Army-RAF tie at Aldershot Rugby Stadium.
January 11, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Another 11th hour postponement, owing to an unfit pitch, in the ill-fated first round of rugby league's Challenge Cup: The Army-RAF tie at Aldershot Rugby Stadium.
After all that work on the pitch, the Ince Rose Bridge-Longhorns tie, in the first round of rugby league's Challenge Cup, has failed a pitch inspection. It's off.
January 11, 2025 at 1:43 PM
After all that work on the pitch, the Ince Rose Bridge-Longhorns tie, in the first round of rugby league's Challenge Cup, has failed a pitch inspection. It's off.
Amid the frozen waste of postponed ties in the first round of rugby league's Challenge Cup, live coverage is available of this afternoon's Army versus RAF clash at Aldershot.
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British Army v RAF | 2025 Challenge Cup 1st Round | LIVE rugby league
YouTube video by BFBS Forces News
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January 11, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Amid the frozen waste of postponed ties in the first round of rugby league's Challenge Cup, live coverage is available of this afternoon's Army versus RAF clash at Aldershot.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpyi...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpyi...
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Destination Ramsgreave Drive, On This Day (11/1), in 2014, to watch rugby union. Part of a crowd of about 130, I saw Blackburn and Eccles slug out a dour encounter in the North Lancs/Cumbria league. The home team, beaten 21-19, fluffed a stoppage time penalty that would have secured victory.
January 11, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Destination Ramsgreave Drive, On This Day (11/1), in 2014, to watch rugby union. Part of a crowd of about 130, I saw Blackburn and Eccles slug out a dour encounter in the North Lancs/Cumbria league. The home team, beaten 21-19, fluffed a stoppage time penalty that would have secured victory.
Three goals in seven minutes enlivened my visit, On This Day (11/1), in 2003, to the KC Stadium ('Doing The 92', No 94). Hull City were held, 2-2, by Division Three rivals Exeter City, who equalised in second half stoppage time, shortly after a red card had reduced them to 10 men. 13,667 attended.
January 11, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Three goals in seven minutes enlivened my visit, On This Day (11/1), in 2003, to the KC Stadium ('Doing The 92', No 94). Hull City were held, 2-2, by Division Three rivals Exeter City, who equalised in second half stoppage time, shortly after a red card had reduced them to 10 men. 13,667 attended.
Moyes back with Toffees...
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Moyes Returns To Everton
Manager back in charge of the Blues.
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January 11, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Moyes back with Toffees...
www.evertonfc.com/news/2025/ja...
www.evertonfc.com/news/2025/ja...
Full marks for effort. But can the Ince Rose Bridge-Longhorns tie, in the first round of rugby league's Challenge Cup, really beat this wintry weather?
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The show MUST go on!!!
@top fans Ince Rose Bridge Sports and Community Club #monkeypower | By Fat Monkey | Facebook
Just a normal Friday night in Wigan!
The show MUST go on!!!
@top fans Ince Rose Bridge Sports and Community Club #monkeypower
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January 11, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Full marks for effort. But can the Ince Rose Bridge-Longhorns tie, in the first round of rugby league's Challenge Cup, really beat this wintry weather?
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Pilgrims move on from the Wayne Rooney fiasco: "Miron [Muslic] had a clear vision of how he wanted to take Argyle forward, and showed a depth of tactical awareness that made it clear exactly how he wanted the team to set up and play."
www.pafc.co.uk/news/miron-m...
www.pafc.co.uk/news/miron-m...
Miron Muslic appointed as Argyle Head Coach | Plymouth Argyle - PAFC
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January 11, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Pilgrims move on from the Wayne Rooney fiasco: "Miron [Muslic] had a clear vision of how he wanted to take Argyle forward, and showed a depth of tactical awareness that made it clear exactly how he wanted the team to set up and play."
www.pafc.co.uk/news/miron-m...
www.pafc.co.uk/news/miron-m...
"We are so grateful to Dean [Windass] for speaking out. It's a deeply personal thing but it really helps shine a light on dementia, a condition that one in three people born today will develop in their lifetime."
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Former Premier League footballer Dean Windass diagnosed with dementia
The former Premier League forward Dean Windass has been diagnosed with dementia at the age of 55, it has been revealed
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January 11, 2025 at 5:55 AM
"We are so grateful to Dean [Windass] for speaking out. It's a deeply personal thing but it really helps shine a light on dementia, a condition that one in three people born today will develop in their lifetime."
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Don't they say helicopters have so many individual parts - therefore so much potential for something going wrong - you'd be mad to fly in one?
Family of former Leicester City owner killed in helicopter crash sue makers for £2.15bn
Family of former Leicester City owner killed in helicopter crash sue makers for £2.15bn
Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha’s relatives demand compensation from Italian firm Leonardo six years after his death
The family of Leicester City’s former owner, who was killed in a helicopter crash outside the club’s stadium in 2018, have launched a lawsuit…
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January 10, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Don't they say helicopters have so many individual parts - therefore so much potential for something going wrong - you'd be mad to fly in one?
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Everton hopeful of swift David Moyes appointment after productive talks
Everton hopeful of swift David Moyes appointment after productive talks
* Former manager set to return to Goodison Park
* Owners hope Moyes can steer team away from relegation
Everton are hopeful of appointing David Moyes as Sean Dyche’s replacement after a day of productive talks with the club’s former manager.
Moyes…
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January 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Everton hopeful of swift David Moyes appointment after productive talks
A public meeting, at the West Row stadium, on Sunday, 26th January, could result in a surprise return to speedway, for 2025, of Mildenhall Fen Tigers - albeit only in the National Development Trophy competition. It seems the stadium owner, Spedeworth, the stock car promoter, supports the proposal.
January 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
A public meeting, at the West Row stadium, on Sunday, 26th January, could result in a surprise return to speedway, for 2025, of Mildenhall Fen Tigers - albeit only in the National Development Trophy competition. It seems the stadium owner, Spedeworth, the stock car promoter, supports the proposal.
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Back in 2010 (Eye 1276), we reported on the appalling child protection failures in Rotherham that allowed grooming gangs to thrive.
More articles in Rotten Boroughs since have criticised and kept tabs on the council and police officers who had sought to minimise evidence of large-scale abuse.
More articles in Rotten Boroughs since have criticised and kept tabs on the council and police officers who had sought to minimise evidence of large-scale abuse.
January 10, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Back in 2010 (Eye 1276), we reported on the appalling child protection failures in Rotherham that allowed grooming gangs to thrive.
More articles in Rotten Boroughs since have criticised and kept tabs on the council and police officers who had sought to minimise evidence of large-scale abuse.
More articles in Rotten Boroughs since have criticised and kept tabs on the council and police officers who had sought to minimise evidence of large-scale abuse.
President Felon. Leader of the 'free world'. It beggars belief.
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Trump avoids punishment for hush-money conviction and calls case ‘terrible experience’
President-elect, who was found guilty of committing 34 felonies, sentenced to unconditional discharge in New York
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January 10, 2025 at 4:56 PM
President Felon. Leader of the 'free world'. It beggars belief.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...