Football

When Joe Batley was diagnosed with stage two Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 2018, he was determined not to let it define him. His message was simple – ‘I will come back stronger’ – and the Portsmouth born rugby ace was true...

Let’s all take a moment to appreciate some of the Premier Leagues finest attacking talent. Scintillating footwork, creativity, physical dominance and bags of goal-scoring (obviously), the best strikers have an array of talents which leave defenders quaking in their boots....

Some people watch football out of passion. Others watch it because they either transformed their passion for football into a more lucrative hobby or because they liked sports betting in the first place, and football is one of the sports...

For the match against Fleet Town, Cowes Sports FC were boosted by the reappearance of former player-manager and talisman, John McKie, who had resigned from Hamble FC. McKie proved his worth as early as the 8th minute, when, after Jared...

East Cowes Vics scraped past Verwood Town on Saturday in their first fixture since 8th February - and possibly their last now COVID-19 restrictions have come into force. Vics made 2 changes to the side that had lost at home...

The coronavirus has resulted in the suspension of all Island and Wessex League football following advice from the Football Association. The Wessex League, which covers Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire and the Isle of Wight, made the following announcement on its website:...

The league management board of the Wessex League, which covers Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire and the Isle of Wight, is to meet this evening (Monday) to decide whether to suspend senior football in the 4 counties as a precaution against the...

The 2019/20 English Premier League season is shaping up for a humdinger of a climax, with six clubs fighting for honours in the division. No, we’re not talking about Premier League title winners or Champions League places, but rather the...

Cowes Youth U16’s Girls FC have received brand new sponsorship from Wightlink. Each year, Wightlink support a number of sporting teams and organisations on the Island by providing discounted travel. Their main objective is to enhance life on the Island...

As we arrive at the most crucial stage of the Premier League season, there are some who see vultures hovering above Dean Court, with AFC Bournemouth teetering on the brink of relegation. Expectations haven’t matched the reality of what has...