Articles By Charlie Rhodes (38139)

Wayne Rooney’s Man Utd Fate Now Rests On ‘A Game Of Bagatelle’

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 21 2010

Much like poker, it’s technically impossible to be ‘good’ at Bagatelle. There is absolutely no art in sending a ball-bearing cascading down through a uniform maze of pins and therefore…

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Football Manager 2011 Agents – Pros and Cons

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 6 2022

One of the new features in Football Manager 2011 is the Agents feature, which is one that I’ve been looking forward to test out since hearing about it. Agents are…

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The Romance Of United

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 19 2011

Despite the many rumors of Manchester United being on a downturn, Sir Alex Ferguson has confidently reiterated the fact that there is still something very special about the club. The…

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3 Up Front Podcast: The Great Rooney Conspiracy

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 26 2012

Make sure you don’t miss the latest episode of the fast-growing 3 Up Front podcast! Host Adrian Clarke, joined by regular pundits Iain Spragg and Iain Macintosh explore a range of fresh,…

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The Great Rooney Conspiracy

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 5 2021

Make sure you don’t miss the latest episode of the fast-growing 3 Up Front podcast! Host Adrian Clarke, joined by regular pundits Iain Spragg and Iain Macintosh explore a range of fresh,…

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Arsenal are getting back to their best.

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 19 2011

Arsenal are playing better football, and must win the weekend game against Manchester City.

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Replacing Rooney: Is Fernando Torres Really An Option?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 21 2010

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has scheduled a meeting with the chief executive David Gill this very morn (10:00 BST) to mull over the repercussions of the damning statement…

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Arsenal, Right or Wrong For Jack Wilshere?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 16 2021

I think we can all agree that Jack Wilshere is the most exciting young talent for English football. The ‘Next Generation’ (as if they are robots the latest update from…

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Rafael Benitez Goes Eric Cantona Crazy As Inter Milan Beat Gareth Bale (and Spurs…) 4-3

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Mar 1 2012

On the eve of Liverpool’s, sorry Inter Milan’s, 4-3 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League, Rafael Benitez delivered one of the most bizarre press conferences of all time….

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Fergie: Cow-loving Rooney should learn from Ruud’s lack of judgment

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 24 2021

Ferguson, while speaking to the press last night about Wayne Rooney: “Sometimes you look in a field and see a cow. You think it is a better cow than the…

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A Dickey Bird Mentality

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 19 2011

Manchester United took their first step into their next phase after Wayne Rooney confirmed he no longer has the ambition to continue playing career at Old Trafford. The United players…

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Manchester United 1-0 Bursaspor Goal Highlights (20 Oct 2010)

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 21 2010

Nani’s 7th minute opener was enough for Manchester United to see the Turkish side Bursaspor in their home fixture. Manchester United 1-0 Bursaspor (Nani, 7′)

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Barcelona 2-0 Copenhagen Goal Highlights (20 Oct 2010)

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 21 2010

Lionel Messi’s double was more than enough for FC Copenhagen as Barcelona knew it will be an easy fixture. Barcelona 1-0 FC Copenhagen (Messi, 19′) Barcelona 2-0 FC Copenhagen (Messi,…

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Inter Milan 4-3 Tottenham Goal Highlights (20 Oct 2010)

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 20 2010

On the face of it, it seems like a closely fought contest but in reality it was simply Inter Milan brilliance in the first half producing 4 goals – first…

Wayne Rooney: I want to leave Manchester United for trophies

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 20 2010

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has, according to Eurosport, released a statement justifying his desire to leave Old Trafford. The striker, who according to his manager Sir Alex Ferguson, has…

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