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It stands at the pinnacle of the Northern Irish football league system and is both highly competitive and steeped in local football culture.

Established in 2008, the NIFL Premiership evolved from the Irish Premier League, and before that, the Irish Football League, which was originally founded in 1890. You will find lots of football leagues to wager on 1xBet Ireland, where your best online betting awaits with some fantastic rewards.

It's a league with deep roots and a storied past, representing over 100 years of football tradition in Northern Ireland.

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The league operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the NIFL Championship. In addition to wagering on football relegations and promotions, there is also golf betting online from 1xBet that can be enjoyed today.

This ensures a dynamic competition where teams must fight to maintain their top-flight status. Typically, the league consists of 12 clubs, each vying not just for domestic glory but also for the chance to compete in European competitions. Depending on their performances, they can gain access to tournaments like:

  • the UEFA Champions League;
  • the UEFA Europa League;
  • and the UEFA Conference League.

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The format of the NIFL Premiership is a double round-robin, where each team plays every other team on 2 occasions, once at home and once away. After these fixtures, the league splits into 2 sections, where the top 6 and bottom 6 teams are grouped. If you want to wager in this later stage of the competition, you can try your luck by going to the www.1xbet.ie/en/line/football website.

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Summer is nearly here, and for many people, that means switching out the heavier fabrics of winter with the lighter ones of the warmer seasons.

If you are someone who is opening a shop, a kiosk, or a market stall, warmer weather will mean that your staff will need to be comfortable, while also showcasing the logo or brand of your business.

With staff comfort in mind, especially in more manual jobs, what are some of the most breathable fabrics that you can choose from to help your staff feel fresh and look professional on the job? Here, they will be explored and there is more of them than just cotton!

Cotton

OK, so starting with cotton, this fabric is breathable, meaning it absorbs and disperses moisture quickly, making it the ideal fabric for staff t shirts Fort Worth.

It is also affordable, meaning that when you are choosing it as the t-shirt fabric for your staff, it won’t cost you and arm or a leg. Be aware that some of the higher-end cotton materials may take longer to dry, so, it may be best to opt for a cotton blend for staff with very manual jobs.

Bamboo

In recent years, bamboo t-shirts, socks, and even underwear have become trendy due in part to eco-conscious groups pushing for it to replace cotton as the main fabric used in clothing.

Why? Well, bamboo requires less water, can be dyed just as easily as cotton, and, for the sake of your staff on a hot day, absorbs sweat, draws it away from the skin, and reduces rashes. It should be noted, however, that in some cases, bamboo does not disperse sweat odors as well as cotton does, so be aware when choosing it as your staff uniform fabric.

Linen

Many people think that linen is a lighter form of cotton, but not so!

It is natural, like cotton, but instead comes from the flax plant. It is lightweight, breathable, and, like cotton and bamboo, moisture-wicking, which is ideal for staff who may be working at a kiosk on a scorching day. The only potential issue you may face with linen clothing for staff is that it is prone to fading. If you opt for linen clothing for your staff, try to keep your store colors white or beige for the hotter seasons!

Modal

Another natural material that is becoming more popular in clothing is modal. This made from the pulp of the beech tree and is renowned for its silky-smooth texture.

It can be dyed and washed as easily as cotton, and while it may be a bit pricier, it will look classy. Uniforms or t-shirts made from modal will absorb and disperse sweat quickly and will also absorb odors too.

Polyester Blends

If you are looking for a more ‘all-purpose’ t-shirt for your staff that does offer breathability without a hefty price tag, you should look into polyester blends. These are fabrics that are polyester mixed with bamboo, cotton, or even linen or modal, which offer enhanced breathability, with the comfort and softness range that can come with polyester materials.

1958 PRELIMINARY RESULTS:

Thank you to all of you who have participated in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Revisited Project. If you are unaware of what that is, simply, we acted as if the PFHOF had its first class in January 1946.

We have completed the first 13 years thus far.

For “1958,” a Preliminary Vote with close to 130 players whose playing career ended by 1952. We are also following the structure in that players have 20 years of eligibility, and if they do not make it into the Hall, they are relegated to the Senior Pool.

Each voter was asked to select 25 names from the preliminary list, and the top 25 vote-getters were named Semi-Finalists.

A week later, the voters will be asked to pick 15 names from the 25 Semi-Finalists, and next after, they will pick five from the remaining 15. We will continue this process weekly until we catch up to the current year.

Please note that a significant change took place, allowing voters to submit less than the allotted spots. 

30 Votes took place

This is for the “Modern Era”

Bold indicates they advanced to the Semi-Finals:

Player

Year of Eligibility

Vote Total

Sammy Baugh QB

1

29

Bulldog Turner C-T-LB-G

1

26

Bob Waterfield QB

1

24

Tony Canadeo TB-HB

1

22

Max Speedie E

1

20

Ace Gutkowski FB-TB

14

19

Steve Owen T-G

20

18

Wayne Millner E-DE

8

18

Ward Cuff WB-QB-HB

6

18

George Christensen T-G

15

17

Bill Osmanski FB

6

17

Glenn Presnell T-B

17

16

Marshall Goldberg FB

5

16

Woody Strode E

4

16

Ken Kavanaugh E

3

16

George Svendsen C

12

15

Whizzer White TB-HB

12

15

Buckets Goldenberg G-BB

8

15

Lou Rymkus T

2

15

Charley Brock C-HB

6

14

George Wilson E

7

13

Spec Sanders TB

3

13

Gaynell Tinsley E

13

12

Frank Cope T                               

6

10

Frankie Albert QB

1

9

Hap Moran B

20

4

Father Lumpkin BB

16

4

Bob Masterson E

7

4

Dick Hoerner E

1

4

Ray Kemp T

20

3

Jack McBride FB

19

3

Stumpy Thomason WB-TB-BB-HB

17

3

Eggs Manske E

13

3

Al Blozis T

9

3

Parker Hall TB-HB

7

3

Pug Manders HB-TB

6

3

Buster Ramsey G

2

3

Chuck Kassel E

20

2

Bo Molenda FB-HB-BB

18

2

Zuck Carlson G-T-C-LB

17

2

Luke Johnsos E

17

3

Bill Owen T-G

17

2

Potsy Jones G

15

2

Ookie Miller C-G-LB

15

2

Jack Manders

13

2

Bernie Masterson QB

13

2

Baby Ray T

5

2

Roy Zimmerman QB-WB

5

2

Ted Frisch FB

3

2

Tommy Thompson QB

3

2

Ray Bray G

1

2

Ray Poole R

1

2

Rudy Comstrock G-T

20

1

Joe Lillard HB

20

1

Dick Stahlman T-G 

20

1

Tom Nash E

19

1

Doug Wycoff B

19

1

Nate Barragar C-G

18

1

Joe Kopcha G

17

1

Keith Molesworth HB-QB

16

1

Swede Hanson B

15

1

Joe Zeller G-E

15

1

Milt Gantenbein E

13

1

Tony Blazine T

12

1

Bull Karcis FB-BB-HB

10

1

Joe Carter E

8

1

Gene Ronzani T

8

1

Pete Tinsley G

8

1

Merl Condit HB

7

1

Gary Fangietti FB-HB

7

1

Russ Letlow G-T

7

1

Ed Rucinski E

7

1

Orville Tuttle G

7

1

Jim Lee Howell E

6

1

Glenn Dobbs TB-QB

4

1

Chet Bulger T

3

1

Paul Christman QB

3

1

Jack Ferrante E

3

1

Dante Magnami HB-WR

3

1

Vic Lindskog C

2

1

Otto Schellenbacher S

2

1

Tex Coulter T-E-C

1

0

Visco Grgich G

1

0

Carl Brumbaugh B

15

0

Lou Gordon T-G-E

15

0

Ozzie Simmons HB

14

0

Ralph Kerchaval WB

13

0

Jim Barber T

12

0

Ed Danowski B

12

0

Johnny Drake B

12

0

Lloyd Cardwell WR-DB-FB

10

0

Dick Farman G

10

0

Ray Nolting HB

10

0

Steve Slivinski G-LB

10

0

Clyde Shugart G

9

0

Conway Baker G-T

8

0

Andy Farkas FB-HB-WB

8

0

Frank Filchok TB-QB-HB

7

0

Bill Lee T

7

0

Jim Poole E

7

0

Willie Wilkin T

7

0

Ki Aldrich C-LB-G

6

0

Ed Kolman T

6

0

Dick Plasman E-T

6

0

Bill Radoivch G

6

0

Elbie Schultz T-G

6

0

Lee Artoe T

5

0

Chuck Cherundolo C-LB

5

0

Harry Clarke HB-DB

5

0

John Mellus T

5

0

Dick Todd B

5

0

Len Younce G-LB

5

0

Joe Aguire E

4

0

Larry Craig B-E

4

0

Billy Dewell E

4

0

Dick Humbert E-DE

4

0

John Woudenberg T

4

0

Dick Huffman T

3

0

Bob Nowasky E

3

0

Steve Pritko E

3

0

Bob Reinhard T-FB

3

0

Norm Standlee FB-LB

3

0

Fred Davis T-DT

2

0

Ed Neal MG-C-G-T

2

0

Elmer Angsman HB

1

0

Jim Keane E

1

0

Johnny Strzykalski HB

1

0

This is for the “Senior Era”

Bold indicates they advanced to the Semi-Finals:

*Indicates that they will be removed from the ballot permanently.

Tony Latone

3

17

Al Nesser

2

14

Hunk Anderson

8

13

Wildcat Wilson

4

10

Gus Sonnenberg

3

9

Gull Falcon

13

6

Steamer Horning

13

6

Cub Buck

8

6

Doc Alexander

6

6

Joey Sternaman

3

6

Herman Kerchoff

13

5

Pete Stinchcomb

7

5

Sol Butler

13

2

Henry McDonald

13

2

Duke Osborne

5

2

Bob Shiring

13

2

Two-Bits Honan

3

1

Jug Earp

1

1

Curly Oden

1

1

Milt Rehnquist

1

1

Harry Robb

10

1

Jack Spellman

1

1

*Willis Brennan

6

0

*Bull Behman

2

0

Next Saturday, we will be posting the results of the 1958 Semi-Finalists of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Revisited Project.

Thank you to all who contributed. If you want to be part of this project, please let us know!

Wayne Simmonds

Wayne Simmonds contributed significantly to the legacy of black hockey players, and for a while, he was one of the top scoring threats for the Philadelphia Flyers.

Simmonds started his NHL career with the Los Angeles Kings after being drafted in the Second Round in 2007. Only a year later, he managed to make it to the main roster. Despite showing promise, the Kings considered him expendable and traded him to the Flyers for veteran Mike Richards as part of their push for the Stanley Cup.

Simmonds received more ice time in Philadelphia, where he was adored for his scoring, hitting, and fighting abilities. Between 2013-14 and 2016-17, he had a four-year run where he scored at least 50 points (he had 60 in two of those years) and racked up over 100 penalty minutes four times. Simmonds also emerged as a locker room leader with the Flyers, and he was finally selected to the All-Star Game in 2017, where he represented Philadelphia well and was named the game’s MVP.

With Philadelphia on the decline, Nashville traded for the winger (who was in his contract year) in 2019, hoping to add his grit and veteran presence. Simmonds became the first player to win the Mark Messier Leadership Award while playing for two different teams. After that, he signed with New Jersey and concluded his career with brief stops in Buffalo and three years in Toronto.

He scored 526 goals in 1,037 games over his career.