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Everton not looking to sell Manchester City targets

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 30 2008

According to the Guardian, Everton have given Manchester City a hands-off warning in regards to Mikel Arteta and Joleon Lescott.

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Droylsden v Chesterfield: The strangest cup-tie of the year

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 30 2008

Non-league Droylsden’s FA Cup dream appears to be over after the club were thrown out of the competition for fielding an ineligible player in their 2-1 defeat of League Two…

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L’Équipe’s All-Star Best XI of 2008

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 10 2023

It’s that time of the year again. With the days fast approaching December 31, awards for the “Best XI” of 2008 are being handed left and right. Even Soccerlens jumped…

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Transfer Rumors (29 Dec 08): AC Milan to make Agger bid, Villa line up Defoe, Real end Young pursuit, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 30 2008

We’re only a few days away from the start of a new year and the opening of the winter transfer window. I know, it’s exciting, right? A few high-profile deals…

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West Ham reject Manchester City’s bid for duo

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 29 2008

According to the Daily Mail, Manchester City have had bids for Craig Bellamy and Scott Parker rejected by West Ham.

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Manchester City to make £4m offer for Owen

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 28 2008

According to the Daily Mail, Manchester City are planning on making a £4m bid for Michael Owen next month.

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Newcastle United 1-5 Liverpool – 28 December 2008 – English Premier League – Live Blog

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 30 2008

Newcastle United (Edgar 45′ + 1) 1-5 Liverpool (Gerrard 31′, 66′, Hyypia 36′, Babel 50′, Alonso pen. 76′) Stadium: St. James Park, England Competition: English Premier League Date: 28 December…

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Ferdinand out for Middlesbrough game, no Tottenham return for Defoe, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 22 2012

22:30 – My fantasy team took quite the hit with Cesc Fabregas getting knocked out of action until April, and it’s taking another, albeit more short-term, hit with Rio Ferdinand…

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Official Football Players’ Websites

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 11 2023

A list of official websites for the most popular internet-savvy footballers, neatly arranged in alphabetical order. Please do not use this as an excuse to stalk your favourite stars or…

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Transfer Rumors (24 Dec 08): Pennant too greedy for Real, Alonso in Arsenal link again, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 25 2008

Unfortunately for many football fans young and old alike, and for that matter, many a manager as well, jolly old Saint Nick doesn’t grant transfer wishes, though that copy of…

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Real trying to thrash out deal for Villa star Young

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 24 2008

While it sounds just a little outlandish that Real Madrid have been after the greedy Jermaine Pennant, a more sensible target of Juande Ramos is Aston Villa’s Ashley Young, who…

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Pennant’s wage demands kill surprise Real Madrid move

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 24 2008

So, if you’re sitting and stewing on the Liverpool bench, and the chance of a lifetime comes along, what do you do?

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Hoffenheim star Ibisevic drawing interest from Serie A leaders Inter

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 24 2008

The price that a smaller club pays for success is having some of their best players linked with the best clubs, and that’s the case for Bundesliga surprise outfit Hoffenheim.

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Major Club Football Rivalries

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 22 2022

They are the first games you look for when the fixtures are drawn pre-season. The games you crowd into the local pub with your mates to watch religiously. What is…

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South America’s Biggest Football Rivalries

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 4 2009

All the major football rivalries from South America: Argentina Featured Derby: Superclasico, Buenos Aires, Argentina River Plate vs Boca Juniors The Superclasico is arguably the world’s biggest derby game. Pitting the…

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