Charlie Rhodes
Sports Editor
Lyon agree deal for Bordeaux star Gourcuff
Charlie Rhodes • Aug 24 2010Lyon have agreed a deal to sign playmaker Yoann Gourcuff from Ligue 1 rivals Bordeaux. The seven-time champions have agreed to pay 22m (18m) in three installments by the end…
Another former Chelsea and Arsenal player for Tottenham? Spurs in talks for Real’s Diarra
Charlie Rhodes • Aug 24 2010Tottenham are in talks over a move for Real Madrid midfielder Lassana Diarra, and according to the Guardian, talks are believed to be going in the right direction. If the…
Soccerlens Fantasy Football Week Two Review: Singing Carroll’s Praises
Charlie Rhodes • Aug 24 2010There were plenty of points to be had in round two of the Soccerlens Fantasy Football Game. Not one, not two, but three teams won 6-0, with two players scoring…
Honestly, City Are Saving The Premier League
Charlie Rhodes • Aug 25 2010Since Sheik Mansour took ownership of Manchester City in 2008 there has a been a lot of negative press aimed at the East land’s club. Since then they have spent…
Scottish Premier League Week 2 Review
Charlie Rhodes • Feb 19 2012Hearts set the bar high for the weekend on Saturday lunchtime when they hammered Hamilton Accies 4-0 at New Douglas Park. The Jambos got off to a flyer and opened…
The League Two Review – Week 3
Charlie Rhodes • Aug 24 2010We’ve moved into the third week of the campaign and an interesting match day was in store and what a match day of League Two football it turned out to…
A week of goals galore in the Premier League
Charlie Rhodes • Aug 24 2010The dawn of a new Premier League season suddenly seems to have seen a buy one, get one free on goals thus far. The first 19 games of the season…
Hoops Continue Their Hot Streak
Charlie Rhodes • Aug 26 2010FC Dallas edged out a 1-0 win over a defiant Chivas USA at Pizza Hut Park to stretch their unbeaten run to 11 matches. Young Brek Shea scored the lone…
Is Newcastle Striker Andy Carroll Really England Material?
Charlie Rhodes • Aug 23 2010The list of Newcastle United forwards that have donned that famous No. 9 shirt down the years is a pretty formidable one. The exploits of club legends such as Jackie…
Review: Fulham 2-2 Manchester United
Charlie Rhodes • Aug 23 2010The thought going into yesterdays game at Craven Cottage – a place we haven’t had a League win for three seasons – was that avoiding a repeat of last season’s…
Brazil fails to schedule a friendly
Charlie Rhodes • Aug 23 2010Brazilian boss Mano Menezes called up his second group of players this Friday morning in Rio de Janeiro. More new names such as youngster Phillipe Coutinho, who’s gets his first…
Arsenal close in on £5m swoop for Sevilla stopper Squillaci
Charlie Rhodes • Aug 23 2010Arsenal are closing in on a deal for Sevilla center back Sebastien Squillaci, according to the Guardian. The Gunners have agreed a £5m fee with the Spanish side, and the…
Gallas Signing Will Spur Tottenham On
Charlie Rhodes • Aug 23 2010Like him or not, William Gallas is a terrific defender. Most importantly for Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp, Gallas will not be exploited in the pathetic manner in which Sebastien Bassong…
Liverpool star Dirk Kuyt reveals Inter Milan approach
Charlie Rhodes • Aug 23 2010Dirk Kuyt’s proposed move to Inter Milan took a new twist this weekend after the Dutchman revealed that the European Champions had submitted a formal offer to Liverpool. The 30-year-old,…
Tottenham sign former Chelsea and Arsenal defender Gallas to one-year deal
Charlie Rhodes • Aug 22 2010Tottenham announced today that they have completed the signing of former Chelsea and Arsenal defender William Gallas. The 33-year-old chose not to renew his contract at Arsenal after four seasons…