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Rafa Benitez Opens Talks Over Liverpool Future

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 7 2010

Liverpool have confirmed that they have held the first in what they hope to be a series of talks with manager Rafa Benitez over his future at the club. Benitez…

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Spurs qualification ends superb week for English managers

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 6 2010

Wednesday night’s heroic display from Harry Redknapp’s Tottenham side completed a hugely successful week for a dying species, that species being top flight English managers. Harry now joins Steve McClaren…

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Coventry City correct to call time on Coleman

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 6 2010

WHILE the decision to sack Chris Coleman might have come as a surprise to most outside the Ricoh Arena, for a large band of Coventry City supporters the writing was…

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11Kicks Fantasy Football Review

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 1 2022

It had to happen eventually. The conversion of football from a joyful sporting pursuit into a sprawling global business had to have side effects. They are visible everywhere; from shirt sponsorships to endorsements, from stadium names to media coverage.

And now, it seems, the world of fantasy football has decided it is time to get with the times.

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Spurs snatch Champions League spot from Manchester City

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 6 2010

Tottenham Hotspur came out victors on what proved to be the most vital match of both sides’ seasons on Wednesday. Tottenham are now guaranteed the fourth and final Champions League…

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First step in Inter’s quest for the treble as they capture the “Coppa Italia”

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 6 2010

Inter Milan are up and running in their monumental attempt of being the first Italian club in history to clinch the treble after taking their first step to such greatness…

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City Vs Spurs: What landing fourth really means

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 5 2010

Follow Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur live on Soccerlens! As the season draws to what can only be described as the most exciting yet strangely under par finale, it is…

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“We don’t deserve respect, we demand it” – Jose Mourinho

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 5 2010

Internazionale coach Jose Mourinho was in another defiant mood ahead of his side’s Coppa Italia final with AS Roma by hitting out at their president Rosella Sensi demanding her respect….

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Kaká: Man City On The Verge Of Becoming A ‘Super Club’

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 5 2010

Unsettled Real Madrid star Kaká has admitted that, should Manchester City qualify for Champions League football next season, they could be on the cusp of becoming a dominant force in…

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How Massimo Moratti can try and hold onto Jose Mourinho

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 19 2011

Massimo Moratti of Inter Milan is finally living his dream; the one he must have arguably seen, ever since he would have been a small boy during the Grande Inter…

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Soccerlens TV: City v Spurs, Champions in Holland and Germany plus Champions League race in France

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 5 2010

Join celebrated football pundit, author, radio show host and DJ Andy Brassell every Monday on the Soccerlens Show. The Episode 27 of the show covers the Eredivisie champions FC Twente…

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Nike Football: Take the Stage for South Africa 2010

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 17 2021

This summer Nike will be sending one lucky competition winner to South Africa together with Tinchy Stryder and Anton Ferdinand. Who the hell is Tinchy Stryder? Why is Anton Ferdinand…

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United, City Or Villa? Where Now For James Milner?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 5 2010

Not so very long ago, many an eyebrow was raised (mine included) when Aston Villa shelled out the lion’s share of £12 million to sign James Milner from Newcastle United….

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Arsene Wenger Vs Tackling And Crosses: The Whining Continues

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 5 2010

Don’t get me wrong, I admire Arsene Wenger‘s ‘technique-above-all’ philosophy of football as much as the next guy, but what does irritate me is the lengths he will go to…

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Spurs and Man City deserve their chance

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 4 2010

It’s entirely fitting that the fight for fourth place has culminated in what will essentially be a cup final in form and function – the race has been hard-fought and…

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