It Started With a Kick Episode 85 : Steve Crossman Steve Crossman, is one of the most familiar voices on BBC Radio5Live. Steve cut his broadcasting teeth at Boro TV as schoolboy, then wrote for local paper The Gazette and, as we record this episode on the eve of the Ashes, appropriately enough his firstContinue reading “‘It Started With a Kick’ Episode 85 : Steve Crossman”
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Premier League MatchWeek 21 / Episode 40 ‘It Started With a Kick
PREMIER LEAGUE NUGGETS – MatchWeek 21 SAME OLD STORY AT THE BOTTOM Brentford’s two late goals on Tuesday night further loosened Manchester City’s previously icy grip on the Premier League title while things at the other end of the table took on a familiar look. At the same stage last season the three promoted clubsContinue reading “Premier League MatchWeek 21 / Episode 40 ‘It Started With a Kick”
A brief history of top-flight points deductions
Everton’s 10-point deduction is the heaviest punishment in the history of the English top flight, but they are not the first club to have been docked points. Sunderland were the first club to be docked two points in the 1890-91 season when they fielded an unregistered player, Ned Doig. The Scottish goalkeeper went on toContinue reading “A brief history of top-flight points deductions”
Burnley – the clean Clarets reach 100 Premier League matches without a red card
Photo by Nathan Rogers on Unsplash Burnley fans will not have been exactly cock-a-hoop after they were held to a goalless draw against bottom-of-the-table, the previously porous and pointless Norwich City. But there was a small milestone for them to celebrate at Turf Moor. Burnley completed their 100th consecutive Premier League match without a red card. For aContinue reading “Burnley – the clean Clarets reach 100 Premier League matches without a red card”
The best Premier League Debuts
As Brentford ready themselves for their Premier League debut against Arsenal, here is a quick dip into my book, “Premier League Nuggets” to look at the most impressive performances by five clubs in their opening Premier League matches. Starting with the opening day of the inaugural season when Arsenal were also involved, taking on NorwichContinue reading “The best Premier League Debuts”
The Football Mine 