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Can Super Depor Rejoin Europe’s Big Guns?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 5 2009

In response to Deportivo la Coruna’s game against Valladolid on the weekend, the Spanish press were unanimous – average. “Depor accelerated toward Europe with the handbrake on” read La Voz…

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Arsenal beat Sunderland in Ladies FA Cup Final

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 20 2010

This article refers to the Arsenal v Sunderland Ladies FA Cup Final. For the men’s game, visit the most recent Arsenal v Sunderland match page. Yesterday was the women’s FA…

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Transfer Rumors (04 May 09): Ronaldo to stay at Manchester United, two in, one out at Liverpool, Real Madrid after Evra, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 5 2009

It’s a new week, and to kickstart the new week, we’ve got plenty of transfer news and rumors involving some of the game’s top names to get your brain stirring…

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What is happening to Real Madrid?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 16 2012

Real Madrid are historically the most successful club in Spain, Europe and probably the world, as well as one of the richest if not the richest club in the world….

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Devon-sent promotion for Exeter to League One

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 4 2009

Writing about Exeter City gaining promotion is starting to become an annual occurrence. This, perhaps, isn’t a sentence that I expected to write for Soccerlens. Not that you’ll get many…

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An Ode to Barcelona

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 5 2009

If Barcelona lose to Chelsea on Wednesday, it will be a monumental injustice. This game, for once, is as important as the pundits make it out to be: it is…

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Buy Football Manager 2010 Online

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 8 2022

Football Manager 2010 is now available for pre-order. Get your personalised FM 2010 copy from Play.com (free home delivery) right now. Football Manager 2010 Top 10 Wish List Football Manager….

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Who Will Survive the La Liga Relegation Dogfight?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 2 2009

Last season it was Real Zaragoza, Murcia and Levante. The season before that it was Celta de Vigo, Real Sociedad and Gimnastic de Tarragona. Who will it be this season?…

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A life with Robinho for Chelsea

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 2 2009

Oh god, do you remember the terribly over drawn Robinho transfer saga and his final day move to Man City off the back of their mega money takeover? Have you…

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El Clasico – Real Madrid 2-6 Barcelona – Live Blog – La Liga – 2 May 2009

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 26 2010

Real Madrid (Higuain 14′, Ramos 56′) 2-6 Barcelona (Henry 18′,58′, Puyol 20′, Messi 36′, 75′, Pique 83′) Stadium: Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Spain Competition: La Liga Date: 2 May 2009 Kickoff:…

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Transfer Rumors (01 May 09): Tevez likely to leave Manchester United, Adebayor out, Santa Cruz at Arsenal, Liverpool to replace Alonso with Marseille’s Cana, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 2 2009

The summer transfer window doesn’t actually open for another two months, but with seasons coming to a close in Europe’s major leagues, the transfer rumors are already flying in full…

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Four to watch: A look at Europe’s top young talent

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 16 2012

In today’s footballing world the term, “wonderkid,” seems to be thrown around as often as a Crisitano Ronaldo step over. Most of these so-called 16-year-old phenoms come along and shock…

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Serie A to break away, Manchester United fans petition for Tevez signing, Soccerlens interviews American keeper Hope Solo, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 11 2023

Those of you who frequent the Soccerlens forums are no doubt familiar with Ivor Irwin, a.k.a bobotonto on the forums. Ivor has contributed to SL, and he also has his…

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Manchester United v Liverpool – Penalties and Red Cards

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 3 2022

The following article is re-posted with permission from the Manchester United forum, Republik of Mancunia: The following is an analysis of all premiership and champions league games played by Manchester…

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O’Shea gives Manchester United advantage over Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona share the spoils at the Nou Camp, will Barry stay at Aston Villa?, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 10 2023

April showers apparently brings May flowers, and the end of this month brings the very, very real possibility of a rematch in the UEFA Champions League final. How did we…

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