The world-famous Golden Mile became the Golden Smile on Sunday as the Lancashire seaside club won promotion to the Championship. It's the first time the club that once produced legends has been in the top two divisions since 1978. Posted May 28, 2007 by Donna Gee
Why should the big boys have all the fun on the transfer rumour mill? This Sportingo bulletin focuses on the current gossip in the so-called lower leagues (apologies for mentioning Spurs!). Luton and Swindon also feature today. Posted September 28, 2007 by Philip Smith
A breath of sea air is gusting over the famous old seaside town after the Tangerines' play-off success at Wembley. Expect to hear more about Grayson's boys. Posted May 31, 2007 by Steve Bott
This Hornets fan and Sportingo writer was tempted to write about the team he supports this week, but he has just about managed to avoid the temptation. Posted April 28, 2008 by Graham Fisher
As we approach the last game of the Championship season, Hornets fan Graham Fisher is understandably tense. What is he concerned about? Well, just about everything... Posted May 04, 2008 by Graham Fisher
Arsene Wenger can pull it off, but Fergie’s come a proper cropper – the Carling Cup brings out the best and the worst of this obsession with squad rotation. Posted September 28, 2007 by Michael Walsh
The battle at the top is tense, but this Watford supporter knows that fans of the teams at the bottom are the ones who are really struggling. Posted March 19, 2008 by Graham Fisher
Fergie rejected the chance to sign Davies as a player when he was boss at St Mirren. Now the manager of Premiership new boys Derby aims to repay Sir Alex in kind. Posted May 30, 2007 by Philip Smith
New strain on the Mandaric-Allen relationship after 26,000 frustrated fans see promoted Blackpool tower above the Foxes at the Walkers Stadium. Posted August 17, 2007 by steve plews
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Paul Simpson has taken the reins at the New Meadow and signalled his intent by breaking the bank to bring in Grant Holt and Michael Jackson. Posted June 25, 2008 by Graham Fisher
Predicting the promotions and relegations throughout the league is not an easy thing to do. Having said that, we all have an opinion. This is mine. What's yours? Posted August 09, 2008 by Graham Fisher
Everyone talks about the trouble new clubs will face in the Premier League, but the same difficulties lower down are rarely mentioned. How can Doncaster compete in the Championship where they will meet 16 former Premier League teams? Posted June 17, 2008 by Graham Fisher
How I snubbed the good life and defied my parents to support the Superhoops Posted December 14, 2006 by Mark Benson
The sudden death of the youngest member of England's World Cup winning team comes as a great shock. But the little midfielder leaves a footballing legacy for generations to come. Posted April 25, 2007 by Mark Rivlin
The Coca-Cola Championship is one of Europe's leading competitions in terms of attendances. And for this Cardiff City fan, the second tier of English football also produces far more excitement than the all-too-predictable Premier League. Posted July 25, 2008 by Gerry Horsfield
For this Everton fan it was Wayne Rooney's magical moment against Arsenal five years ago, but every fan has one game that he (or she) remembers as though it was yesterday. In recent times was it Arsenal 5-4 Totteham? Liverpool 4-3 Newcastle? Tottenham 4-3 West Ham? Come on, tell us about it. Posted November 07, 2007 by Ed Bottomley
In the old days football was about muddy pitches, long balls and 11 local lads in the starting line-up. Now the domestic game is a global industry with a 'Not made in UK' label. And it's not helping England. Posted December 11, 2007 by Michael Perukangas
The glory, glory day at Wembley hides some gory performances by players who don't seem up to it when it comes to playing Bolton or Birmingham. Posted April 24, 2008 by Pete Lyons-McCarthy
They may have all the big-name players, money, and the world's attention, but the Premier League doesn't have a monopoly on excitement. As the Championship prepares for the final day just about everything is up for grabs. It should make for a thrilling afternoon of football. Posted April 30, 2008 by Claire Bee
Results in the past two seasons demonstrate that while football managers might talk of 'getting them back to our place', it's the the visiting teams which seem to thrive in the lion’s den atmosphere. Posted May 13, 2008 by Chester Carrick
The red haired midfield workaholic represented everything good about football. Posted April 27, 2007 by Joe Morris
She's just 20 and wheelchair racing's hottest prospect. Now Shelly Woods is aiming for the very top after a rousing 2006. Posted February 05, 2007 by John Dickens
The FA Cup win at Barnsley could herald a more intense Shrimpers revival in the league. What price a great escape from the drop to League One? Posted January 17, 2007 by longpier.blogspot.com
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An Anfield tumble for the holders as Forest and Swansea KO Charlton and Sheffield United. Posted January 06, 2007 by Reuters
Horses on the line, sic-packs and an encyclopaedic knowledge of the national rail network. Welcome to the world of the English footy fan of the '70s. Posted January 09, 2007 by Paul Parry
Minnows look to kill off the giants as the FA Cup kicks off in earnest. Posted November 14, 2006 by Joe Morris
For Chelsea and United fans, Saturday marks a special occasion as England's top two clubs battle out the historic first final at the new Wembley. But some of us just don't care who wins. Posted May 18, 2007 by Donna Gee
The first-round draw hardly generates excitement as even Championship clubs put out weakened teams in the early rounds. So is there really a future for this competition? Posted June 14, 2008 by Graham Fisher