Football

2024 - 8 - 10

Kick Off to Fun: From Fixture Fuss to Football Funnies!

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Don't miss out on the latest on your local football teams, a brain-teasing quiz, and even some cheeky residents raising a ruckus!

This weekend, football enthusiasts are in for a treat with an exciting lineup of four home fixtures for the local football sides in the East of Scotland Football League (EoSFL). While most clubs gear up for home games, it's only Musselburgh Athletic who are packing their bags for an away adventure. With the buzz in the air, fans are eager to rally behind their teams, hoping for a victory that could turn their season around. Expect the stands to be filled with cheering supporters, as the passion for the beautiful game unites communities and elevates the spirits of clubs!

For those looking to kick off their weekend in a brainy way, the Planet Football Saturday Quiz IV is here to test your football knowledge! From iconic players like Roy Keane to the upcoming 2024-25 season, this quiz promises to engage even the shrewdest of football fans. Whether you're a casual viewer or a die-hard aficionado, itโ€™s the perfect opportunity to flex those mental muscles and impress your mates with your football trivia prowess. Who knows? You might uncover some history that will elevate your bar conversations to legendary status!

Not all the football news is about kicking balls and scoring goals; some stories make headlines for a different reason. In Conwy, residents have expressed their concerns regarding noise levels from a local football club's plans to sell alcohol until the wee hours of the morning. With weekend festivities often a point of contention in communities, the licensing committee is faced with balancing the needs of spirited fans with the peace and quiet desires of local residents. If the club's plans go through, we could see more boisterous celebrations that could drown out the serene sounds of rural life, which may leave some folks feeling a bit 'offside'.

Amidst the joyous celebrations and ongoing debates about footballing culture, it's noteworthy that the UK holds a rich history in the sport, being home to the first-ever football club, Sheffield FC, founded in 1857. Additionally, football is not just a game here; itโ€™s a way of life, with millions tuning in weekly and stadiums packed with passionate supporters who live and breathe the sport. So, gear up, join in on the quiz, support your local teams, and remember that wherever the football goes, a story is sure to follow!

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Football: Four home fixtures for county's football sides (East Lothian Courier)

Only Musselburgh Athletic are away from home out of the county sides in the East of Scotland Football League (EoSFL). In the Premier Division, Liam Burns and ...

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Planet Football Saturday Quiz IV: Start your weekend with a fiendish ... (PlanetFootball)

Good morning and welcome to your latest edition of Planet Football's Saturday brain-teasers โ€“ featuring questions on Roy Keane, the start of the 2024-25 ...

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BEN WILLIAMS SIGNS SHORT-TERM DEAL | Carlisle United ... (carlisleunited.co.uk)

During his two and a half seasons at Whaddon Road, he made 77 appearances and scored three goals. He had youth spells with Blackburn Rovers and Morecambe before ...

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Residents complain of potential noise from football club - Herald ... (Herald Wales)

A FOOTBALL CLUB told Conwy's licensing committee that plans to sell alcohol until 11 pm weekdays and until 1 am at weekends wouldn't be a 'week-long.

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Leeds v Portsmouth, Cardiff v Sunderland, and more: Championship ... (The Guardian)

GOAL! Oxford United 2-0 Norwich (Brannagan, 58). It's two for Oxford! Cameron Brannagan with the goal following a low-driven cross from Sam Long!

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Hallam FC: I visited world's oldest football ground for oldest ... (The Star)

We all know Sheffield is steeped in football history. And it really does seem the rest of the world knows too.

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Market Harborough: Non-league football club's stadium upgrade plan (BBC News)

Harborough Town Football Club were promoted to the seventh tier of English football in May after winning the Northern Premier League Midlands Division play-off ...

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Tyrhys and Arnor join in Kellogg's Football Camp (Blackburn rovers)

Rovers duo Tyrhys Dolan and Arnor Sigurdsson visited Blackburn Rovers Community Trust's Kelloggs Football and Gaming Camp on Wednesday to meet the participants ...

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CATCH-UP: Football reports from Tuesday to Friday, Aug 6-9 - 33 ... (Grassroots North Wales)

This match was reported on in-depth by Grassroots North Wales on Friday night. Prestatyn were impressive winners courtesy of goals from Luke Wiltshire, Zebb ...

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Football: East Thurrock' new era begins - Your Thurrock (YOURTHUROCK)

Alresford Colne Rangers 2 v 1 East Thurrock Community FC. THE newly-formed Rocks' first competitive game ended in disappointment but the healthy contingent ...

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Football: Tilbury go down to home defeat on first day of the season ... (YOURTHUROCK)

Isthmian Div North. Tilbury 0 v 1 Ipswich Wanderers. TILBURY played much of Saturday's (10 August) Isthmian North opener with ten men after star striker Sam ...

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