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Cover image by Al Macphee/MiraclePR For local football clubs, Sunday-league squads and sports enthusiasts across Devon, progress can stall even when the passion is real. Fitness motivation barriers creep in after a few missed sessions, the beginner athlete mindset starts whispering that others are ‘naturally fitter’ and sports and wellness engagement becomes inconsistent when life gets … Read more

Cover image by Leticia Alvarez/Pexels This article shares everyday wellbeing strategies for a general audience – simple actions you can actually repeat, not a ‘perfect routine’ fantasy. Feeling your best isn’t about one heroic change; it’s usually a handful of steady inputs (sleep, movement, food, stress buffering, connection, etc.) done often enough that your body … Read more

Image by Al Macphee/MiraclePR Football has always been a game of emotion, but the way fans follow it has changed dramatically. Just as digital platforms in other industries focus on structure, clarity and user experience – whether it’s sports media, analytics tools or even unrelated services like cresus casino – modern football coverage has become … Read more

Cover image by RDNA Stock Project/Pexels Training days are easy to schedule. Recovery, sleep, nutrition and mental resets? Those slip when life gets busy. Here’s a practical system to keep your body and brain ready, week after week, without reinventing your routine. Quick skim (read this part first) Anchor your week with two non-negotiables (sleep … Read more

Cover image by Heute licensed under CC-BY-4.0 Liverpool’s demoralising 3-0 defeat at Manchester City was the latest setback in what is proving to be a miserable defence of the Premier League title. While the dazzling display from Jeremy Doku and the ruling out of Virgil van Dijk’s headed equaliser stole the headlines in this game, one of the … Read more

Cover image by Daniel Reche/Pexels Waking up groggy, forgetting lunch, skipping stretches, going to bed wired – it all adds up. Wellness isn’t something you overhaul in a weekend; it’s built in layers, from scalp to sole, with quiet rituals that support every system in your body. You don’t need a life reboot. Just a … Read more

Cover image (Jude Bellingham) licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 by CASEYCOLTON In 2022, we researched the top football clubs on social media. This article switches focus to the stars who are active on social media. Many football players from both the past and current era are increasingly excelling in this still relatively new field. These … Read more

Cover image by Kampus/Pexels Football is more than simply the country’s favourite sport. It’s the lifeblood of local communities and the reason that boots continue to pile up outside front doors all around the United Kingdom. But finding a local football team to join is still a problem for thousands of players each season despite … Read more

If you work out regularly, most of your attention will naturally be spent on making the best use of your gym time. However, there is plenty you can do during your downtime to help your body to adapt to the various forms of physical activity you take part in. Once you understand how to utilise … Read more

Liverpool finally reclaimed the Premier League title. The league win was not just a goal ticked off. It felt like a correction – something that had been coming. Fans had waited three decades. However, there is still something missing. The European Cup/Champions League is part of this club’s DNA. Today’s football lines on 1xBet show … Read more

January 17th is traditionally ‘Ditch New Year’s Resolution Day’, but it doesn’t have to be that way. If you’re on the verge of letting your 2025 fitness goals slide away, we’ve dug out 8 fun apps and challenge plans that might help you stay on track for a more active year. When the rain is … Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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