football journalism – Phantom Media

7th Nov 2018

Derby Men’s 4th XI 1-2 Brooksby Melton College: Hosts Dumped out in the Second Round despite Fightback

Words by Adam Barker Pictures by Sam Ward Derby Men’s 4th XI were unable to overturn a two goal first half deficit losing 2-1 at home to Brooksby Melton College in the second round...

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11th Oct 2017

Team Derby Dominate Northampton In Varsity Warm Up

The University of Derby’s Men’s 1st XV Rugby Union team ran out 55-12 winners against Varsity rivals Northampton University, in tough conditions at Kedleston Road on Wednesday. The home side blew the opposition away...

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11th Oct 2017

Derby Regret Missed Chances In Tense Opening-day Draw

The University of Derby’s football third team rued missed opportunities as spoils were shared against Team Leicester on Wednesday. Leicester had the first real chance of the game early on and forced a fantastic...

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11th Oct 2017

Derby Football 2nds Falter On The Road

The University of Derby Football Second Team’s 2017/18 campaign got off to the wrong start as they suffered a 3-0 defeat away to Aston University on Wednesday afternoon. Pablo Mills’ side, who won promotion...

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17th Jul 2017

UEFA Women's Euro 2017

Football fever has gripped Holland with the Women’s European Championships opening fixture on Sunday night. The hosts face Norway at Utrecht’s Stadion Galgenwaard in the tournament’s first game. Throughout the day before the...