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  • Happy New Year…What’s in store for ‘24?
    Photo ©Al Macphee/MiraclePR.com I’d like to start this final blog of 2023 by thanking everyone who has supported Clubnets this year. Whether you have a Clubnets league or club website, follow us on social media or visit our websites, I really appreciate it. I’m sure many of you are already looking ahead to 2024 and … Read more
  • Super Bowl 2023 Special: 5 things to look out for in tonight’s big game
    Photos ©Al Macphee/MiraclePR The countdown towards Super Bowl 2023 (aka Super Bowl LVII) is running, and very soon (11.30pm UK time), the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs will be fighting it out for American football’s top honour. I spoke to Torbay Trojans head coach Simon Porter for his advice on what to keep your … Read more
  • Clubnets Blog #11: Who Are The Premier League’s All-Time Top 6?
    We know that Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are the so-called ‘Top 6’ of the Premier League, but do their seasonal performances justify that accolade (after all, Tottenham have never won the EPL – unlike Leicester City and Blackburn Rovers)? Well, they say the table never lies, so we created … Read more
  • Clubnets Blog #10: Which are the most popular football clubs on social media?
    As media reports reveal the size of the ‘Ronaldo effect‘ on Manchester United’s social media engagement, Clubnets did some research to find out which were the most popular clubs on the four biggest social media platforms…and there were one or two surprises in there! The Method I’m not claiming this was the most scientifically valid … Read more
  • Clubnets Blog #9: Introducing Paulina Sutton
    Today, I’m delighted to introduce Paulina Sutton from Embrace Nutrition, a nutritional therapist and personal trainer who will be providing advice on healthy eating for sport performance in future guest blog posts. To kick things off, I asked Paulina to tell me a bit about her personal background and her business… “From an early age, … Read more
  • Clubnets Blog #8: Three Reasons Southgate Shouldn’t Underestimate San Marino on Thursday
    Gareth Southgate’s England team will host minnows San Marino on Thursday night as they embark on their qualification campain for Qatar 2022. The team from the tiny principality in North Italy are ranked 210th out of 210 by FIFA. Yes, football’s governing body officially regards San Marino as the worst team in the world (England … Read more
  • Clubnets Blog #7: Is it Time for the FA to Act on Concussion Subs Across All of Football?
    Photo: Budleigh Salterton’s goalkeeper goes up against a Clyst Valley player in a 1-1 Devon Football League game ©MiraclePR The Premier League, with its vast wealth and business-orientated product, is a totally different game when compared with the grind of non-league and grassroots football. However, some things, good and bad, unite the game at all … Read more
  • Clubnets Blog #6: Clubnets is Going Multi-Site (Cool but a bit Scary)
    The end of July is going to be hectic as I begin migrating Clubnets websites to a WordPress multi-site network – while putting a further 6 club sites live! What is a WordPress multi-site? WordPress became well-known as a blogging platform ‘back in the day’ but has since evolved into an amazing content management system … Read more
  • Clubnets Blog #5: You CAN get your South Devon Football Fix – Thanks to Dan
    As grassroots football fans anxiously await the latest government and FA updates, desperate to get some idea of when the local football season might get the green light, there is one way they could be getting involved with their local club – Football Manager 2020. YOUR CLUB, YOUR WAY Your club, your way is the … Read more
  • Clubnets Blog #4: Why I’m Recommending Player Tackles Weight
    All photographs (c) MiraclePR The last thing I thought I would be doing on New Year’s Eve is promoting a weight loss program. But after having personally lost 17 pounds and three and a half inches off my waist I can 100% say that Player Tackles Weight deserves a shout out. It is changing lives … Read more
  • Clubnets Blog #3: Around the SDFL & DFL
    Image: Buckland in action in last season’s Herald Cup final (c)MiraclePR Ali and I have been around the grounds today taking stock shots for the Devon Football League and South Devon Football League websites. Highlights of the afternoon were: WBB missing an open goal in the opening minutes of their game against Waldon Res. I … Read more
  • Clubnets Blog #2: And They’re Off…
    Going for a few days away in Wales was probably not the most ideal way to start the new football season but never mind…I’ll do my best to round up what’s been happening with Clubnets. The first #yellowday of 2019/20 First of all, it’s great to see that Torquay United and Buckland Athletic both managed … Read more
  • Clubnets Blog #1: Sports and the Gender Pay Gap
    The Women’s World Cup finals this summer delivered some amazing moments for fans and those of us supporting the Lionesses enjoyed the positive and upbeat attitude in the England camp. The welcome exposure for women’s sport also brought a more serious issue to the fore: the gender pay gap. To kick off the new weekly … Read more