Favourite Football Team
Sheffield United
Favourite Darts Player
Steve Beaton
Favourite NFL team
Baltimore Ravens
Favourite Sporting Venue
The Crucible
Favourite Sports Movie
The Blind Side
Favourite Sporting Memory
Michael Smith's nine darter in the 2023 World Championship final
Meet Louis Hobbs, our esteemed authority on all matters sports-related. With a wealth of knowledge and experience, Louis effortlessly emerges as our go-to expert. His particular expertise in the realms of darts and snooker sets him apart and brings a level of insight that goes beyond the ordinary. Louis also holds a deep affection for all things related to US sports, with a special emphasis on basketball and American football, which stand out as his particular favorites. His content may not resonate with you, if you don't consider Lamar Jackson the most skilled player in the NFL.
What is more a difficult a nine darter or 147?
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I simply couldn't answer that one. All I can say is they're both significantly harder than a hole in one. You can fluke a hole in one for sure.
What is your favourite sporting quote?
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Sheffield's own, Neil Warnock: "Enjoy yourself, but enjoy it by being disciplined".
Latest Articles by Louis Hobbs
Football
Exclusive: Harambee Stars Confident of Sealing AFCON Ticket Following Impressive Start
Harambee Stars are confident of securing a spot at AFCON 2025 after earning four points in the first two qualifiers. Defender Sylvester Owino and coach Engin Firat share their optimism and strategies for facing Cameroon in the upcoming double-header.
Louis Hobbs
2024-09-13
Football
Exclusive: Kenyan Players Accused of Forgery in Botched Transfer to Italy Claim Innocence
Kenyan footballers accused of using forged documents for a transfer to Italy maintain their innocence, revealing the role of their agent and lessons learned from the incident.
Louis Hobbs
2024-09-11
Football
Why a Solid Defence Will Be Key in Harambee Stars Quest for 2025 AFCON Ticket
Harambee Stars' strong defence will be crucial in their quest to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Veterans Jockins Atudo and Dennis Odhiambo emphasize the importance of a solid backline as Kenya prepares for the upcoming qualifiers
Louis Hobbs
2024-09-04
Football
Why Harambee Stars Coach is Convinced That Murkomen Will Thrive at Ministry of Sports
Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat believes newly appointed Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen will excel in his role, citing Murkomen's passion for sports and past involvement in athletics as key factors for success.
Louis Hobbs
2024-09-03
Sports Betting
Shabana chairman reveals role betting firms have had in development of Kenyan football
Shabana FC Chairman Jared Nivaton highlights the critical role betting firms have played in the development of Kenyan football, emphasizing the impact of sponsorships from companies like SportPesa on the survival and success of top-tier clubs.
Louis Hobbs
2024-08-29
Football
First female coach in Kenyan top tier asks critics to judge her through results, abilities and not gender
Jackline Juma, the first female coach in Kenya's top-tier football league, urges critics to judge her by results and abilities rather than gender as she leads FC Talanta in the upcoming season.
Louis Hobbs
2024-08-21
Louis Hobbs
Louis is our resident stats geek, and sports aficionado. From arm wrestling to ziplining, this man knows it all.
Hailing from a city renowned for both its football and snooker legacy, Louis's passion for sports was deeply influenced by Sheffield's rich sporting culture.
A devoted Sheffield United fan, Louis embarked on his career after a notable work experience stint at the Sheffield Star, where he had the privilege of shaking hands with Billy Sharp.
Louis’ ability to capture the essence of thrilling sports moments, combined with his in-depth knowledge has led him to contribute to many major events in the sports calendar. One of the defining moments in his career came in 2022 when he played a crucial role in the coverage of the Rugby League World Cup.