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Let us dismantle the rumour mill?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 23 2021

Imagine an article which included the following, ‘There’s a chance that Justin Timberlake might include a song about his love for tennis in a new album’. Ridiculous isn’t it? It’s…

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Manchester United’s Half-Way Report

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 25 2009

Well, as all who have read my blog so far this season – from the avid readers (my mum) to the likely majority who accidentally stumble upon it while looking…

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Win tickets to the 2010 FIFA World Cup with your best football image

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 25 2009

Soccerlens Special: Win a Sony Cybershot W210 by submitting your images to the Sony Campaign Award. Do you love sport? Are you passionate about photography? Would you like to go…

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What’s up at Old Trafford?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 24 2009

At this season kicked-off a gale rushed down the M62 all the way to the gates of Old Trafford, causing them to shudder in anticipation. No, it was not an…

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Should Real Madrid Buy A New Center-Back To Replace Pepe?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 20 2011

While it is undeniable that Pepe’s injury is a big blow to Real Madrid, there is no reason for the European giant to crawl the market for a replacement. A little faith in the current squad and the youth system could prove more benefical.

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Liverpool to choose from Heskey, Toni and Nistelrooy

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 23 2009

It is being widely reported in the English media that Liverpool are once again in the hunt for Emile Heskey, the Aston Villa and England striker.The former Red has been linked on and off with a return to Anfield over the past 12 months, and The Mirror …

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Manchester City Dressing Room Split Over Hughes

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 23 2009

Manchester City have stopped newspapers from being delivered to the club’s training ground, according to The Daily Express.It is claimed that new boss Roberto Mancini is trying to shield his players from the ongoing saga surrounding the sacking of Mark…

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Soccerlens TV: Barcelona conquer the world as Chelsea get lucky

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 23 2009

In episode 9, Andy Brassell evaluates the influence of derbies on title winning ambitions of Premier League teams and finds out that usually the top teams in London and the north have easily negotiated their local derbies. Specifically Andy looks at Chelsea’s and Arsenal’s recent performances at West Ham.

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Donovan Granted Work Permit To Play For Everton

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 22 2009

LA Galaxy hotshot Landon Donovan has been granted a work permit to ply his trade in England, and the 27-year-old will consequently join Everton on loan next month, confirmed Everton’s official wesbite.The American had in the past expressed a desire to …

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Wenger Under Pressure To Spend In January

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 22 2009

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will face pressure to sign new players and spend significant money from the Gunners board in January, according to a report from The Daily Mirror.Shareholders have apparently made it clear to the club’s directors that a ma…

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Manchester City defend Garry Cook

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 22 2009

Manchester City have today slammed the media coverage of yesterday’s press conference at which new manager Roberto Mancini was unveiled.News reports highlighted what was a perceived inconsistency between the responses of Mancini and chief executive Gar…

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Can Gareth Bale Establish Himself At Tottenham?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 22 2009

Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp insists that defender Gareth Bale will get a run out on the pitch when Benoit Assou-Ekotto departs for the African Cup of Nations next month.The Wales international has only been a peripheral part of Spurs’ plan…

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Real Madrid Promise A White Christmas

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 22 2009

For many, the Christmas holiday is an occasion very happily celebrated by a variety of both religious and non-religious traditions. Across the world, few young boys and girls can contain their excitement with the approach of the coming festivities. But…

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Sacchi: Inter Are A Team, Milan Are Individualistic

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 22 2009

Former Italy coach Arrigo Sacchi has drawn parallels between Milan and Inter, claiming the Nerazzurri are ahead on every level thanks to Jose Mourinho.In his final end of year column in La Gazzetta Dello Sport, Sacchi spoke of the similarities and…

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Bayern Munich Keen On Maccabi Haifa Youngster Eyal Golasa

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 22 2009

Bayern Munich are closely monitoring the movements of highly rated Maccabi Haifa youngster Eyal Golasa, According to a report in German newspaper Bild.The 18-year-old midfielder impressed scouts of the Bavarian powerhouse with a number of outstand…

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