East Midlands rivals battle to derby stalemate
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Marcus Hogg sees Nottingham Forest put another dent in Derby’s promotion hopes
‘Beardwell’s on fire, your support is very dire’
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Marcus Hogg talks to the non-league fan whose solo support for his beloved Witham Town went viral
Unbeaten Hatfield reap benefits of Phillips’ relaxed approach
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Marcus Hogg talks to the head coach and captain at Hatfield QE RFC about their unbeaten season so far
Determined Karanka tackles winter of discontent at Forest
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Marcus Hogg says Nottingham Forest’s late flurry of activity in the January transfer window was sorely needed
Video: Stephy Mavididi on life at Charlton
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Marcus Hogg talks to Charlton’s on-loan Arsenal striker Stephy Mavididi about his return to The Valley
Neville’s appointment shows the FA in yet more bad light
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Marcus Hogg argues that Phil Neville’s appointment as England women’s head coach is wrong for many reasons
Charlton in the play-offs? Not unless Duchatelet sells up
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Marcus Hogg looks at the issues impeding Charlton Athletic’s bid to return to the Championship
Australian Open 2018 preview
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Marcus Hogg looks ahead to the first Grand Slam event of this year’s tennis calendar
Justin Gatlin should be handed life-time ban
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Marcus Hogg argues that twice-banned sprinter Justin Gatlin should be removed from athletics for good after his coach was caught in drugs sting.
Valley return ‘biggest game in Charlton’s history’ – Scott Minto
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Marcus Hogg talks to former Charlton defender Scott Minto ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Addicks return to The Valley
A gay pro coming out? ‘Media intrusion is putting them off’
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Wycombe midfielder Matt Bloomfield tells Marcus Hogg that more progress is needed before footballers can be openly gay
A united Ireland team? ‘It’s not going to happen anytime soon’
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Marcus Hogg talks to Irish sports journalist Jamie Casey about the likelihood of an all-Ireland football team
Ellison seeks Cup of good cheer at Hyde
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Marcus Hogg talks to Hyde Utd defender Ryan Ellison early rejection at Man City and performing on the FA Cup stage
Directors dedicate Juventus film to their late father
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Marcus Hogg talks to the co-director of a feature-length documentary on the Serie A giants