Sunday, April 27, 2025

Specialist Football

Nigel Clough questions necessity of social media in low-level football

Mansfield Town manager Nigel Clough claimed football has changed in recent years, with social media largely to blame.  In comparison to the 59-year-old's playing days, he was adamant that modern-day...

Derby men’s firsts win the title with Worcester victory

Jack Bryan reports from Kedleston Road The University of Derby men’s firsts football team have won the league title with a comfortable 4-0 victory over Worcester...

Derby men’s firsts clinch title with dominant display

Oscar Hinkley reports from Kedleston Road It was a fantastic and composed promotion-winning performance from Derby University men’s firsts as they beat Worcester 3-0 to...

Derby Men’s 1s challenge for last-day title glory

Charlie Jinks reports from Kedleston Road   Derby Men’s 1s midfielder Arnold Marimbe has his mind set on one thing ahead of Wednesday's title-deciding clash. A victory...

Last minute equaliser sees Derby clinch valuable draw against Bedfordshire

  Sam Roy reporting from Kedleston Road   Derby thirds scored a dramatic last-minute equaliser to clinch a big but possibly undeserved draw, according to midfielder Charlie...

How this Solihull Moors supporter is keeping positive despite double heartbreak on Wembley Way

The final stages of the 2023/24 campaign dared Solihull Moors supporters to dream. In the space of just seven days, thousands of Moors fans descended...

Ex-West Bromwich Albion forward Jonathan Leko outlines bold career ambitions after latest injury setback

The striker suffered the second ACL injury of his career on loan with Burton Albion last term but remains in positive spirits ahead of...

“It’s going to be pretty amazing…” – Liam Sutcliffe supplies potential 2024/25 insight following Derby 1st’s promotion

The Derby Men’s 1sts manager has outlined preparations and provided a view on what next season could resemble for his side. Derby only needed a...

Brett’s treble helps Derby Women reach cup final

Samuel Moore reports from Kedleston Road   Emily Brett's hat-trick enabled Derby Women to fend off a huge Durham comeback attempt to send them into the...

University of Derby 3rds see out 2-0 victory in feisty contest

Ella Barber reports from Kedleston Road The University of Derby Men’s 3rd XI secured a 2-0 win against the University of Derby fourth XI in...

Why it’s an exciting time for this on-the-rise Midlands football academy

It’s been a meteoric rise for Stoke City’s academy in the last few years. The club struggled to produce Premier League level prospects during their...