Articles By Charlie Rhodes (38036)

Neville, Scholes and Giggs: Death By A Thousand Cuts

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 23 2010

It is with some distain, if not total consternation, that I observe the clichéd comments of the media, rival fans, and (most of all) my fellow Manchester United fans in…

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Championship Play-Off Final Preview: Blackpool Vs Cardiff

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 29 2020

The following article refers to the 2010 Championship playoff final. See the latest Championship Playoff Final preview here. Blackpool vs Cardiff City 2010 Championship Play-off Final Saturday 22nd May 2010…

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Swiss Football Rocked By Europe-Wide Match Fixing Scandal

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 22 2010

The Swiss Football Association (ASF) have handed substantial bans to nine Swiss Football League players for their respective parts in a match-fixing scandal that is sweeping across Europe. Five professional…

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Is Jose Mourinho a Conman?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 22 2010

Is Jose Mourinho little more than a sports teacher with ideas above his station?

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Nike’s Write The Future Advert

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 4 2010

Nike’s Write The Future ad for the 2010 World Cup, featuring a host of superstars, catchy soundtrack, an innovative and ingenious storyline and for once, a believable ad. Well done…

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All White expecting an bruising encounter with the Socceroos

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 22 2010

International Friendly: Australia vs. New Zealand Date: Monday 24th May. Venue: MCG Stadium, Melbourne, Australia Capacity: 10,000 Mark Schwarzer, the Australian shot stopper, is so far the only injury worry ahead of…

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Mourinho’s date with destiny swings full circle as speculation over his future continues

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 22 2010

Jose Mourinho’s date with a German club in European footballs most glamorous fixture is somewhat ironic as his rise to super-stardom as the world’s most coveted football coach came six years prior…

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Aston Villa game for the Hawks

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 22 2010

Forgive me if there is a shred of emotion underlying the theme I wish to expound, and similarly, forgive me if there is a more than a shred of hypocrisy….

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Marouane Chamakh Officially Completes Arsenal Move

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 21 2010

Arsenal have officially confirmed (via their club website) that Marouane Chamakh has finally joined the club on a free transfer, following the expiration of his contract with Ligue 1 side…

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David James To Be Considered For Portsmouth Manager Job

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 21 2010

According to the club’s administrator, Andrew Andronikou, Portsmouth’s veteran goalkeeper David James has put himself forward as a potential candidate to fill the recently-vacated managerial hot seat at Fratton Park….

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Avram Grant Agrees To Become West Ham Manager ‘In Principle’

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 21 2010

Avram Grant has agreed a deal ‘in principle’ to become the new manager of West Ham United, after resigning as Portsmouth boss yesterday. Whilst negotiations are still ongoing between the…

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Laurent Blanc to take over the reins of Les Bleus following this summer’s World Cup

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 21 2010

Bordeaux coach Laurent Blanc is set to replace Raymond Domenech as France head coach after this summer’s World Cup in South Africa. The French Football Federation have agreed terms with…

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The 2010 UEFA Champions League Final – Live Blog

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 21 2010

As it was written in the ancient prophecies or the Dead Sea scrolls or some such Tyldesley-esque nonsense, Jose ‘The Self-Appointed Special One’ Mourinho will lead his Inter Milan team out against Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League final on the 22nd May.

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Howard Webb To Referee The Champions League Final

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 20 2010

Premier League official Howard Webb has been given the nod by UEFA to referee Saturday’s Champions League final that will see both Inter Milan and Bayern Munich chasing astonishing trebles…

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Aston Villa Reject Man City Bid For James Milner

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 20 2010

Aston Villa have confirmed that they have received and rejected a bid from Manchester City for their versatile midfielder James Milner. There was strong speculation earlier in the week that…

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