Charlie Rhodes
Sports Editor
FC Hollywood: Lights, Camera, Action!
Charlie Rhodes • Dec 12 2009Bayern Munich lived up to their nickname FC Hollywood after they qualified for the last 16 of this season’s Champions League in truly dramatic fashion. They never seem to do…
A Beginner’s Guide to Football Manager
Charlie Rhodes • Jan 8 2022Don’t fret if you’re beginning to realise that you’re the Tony Adams of Football Manager. Although unlike old Donkey, you can drastically improve your management skills as, after all, FM is…
Football Manager Player Training Guide
Charlie Rhodes • Nov 16 2011Training’s a bit like marmite really. Some players absolutely despise the hard work that has to go into it (and especially pre-season!), while others see it as the perfect opportunity…
Jens Lehmann takes a break, pisses off club
Charlie Rhodes • Dec 10 2009Double trouble for Jens Lehmann – the Stuttgart keeper he jumped behind advertising boards, went down on one knee and wizzed while keeping a keen eye on the ensuing action…
Podcast: Arsenal Christmas Parties and Manchester United chat with Rob Smyth
Charlie Rhodes • Dec 11 2009Join Adrian Clarke and Iain Spragg for some festive fun on episode 32 of the world famous Soccerlens Podcast. As well as talking Christmas parties, James Beattie and CSKA’s drug…
Didier Drogba – the Beast
Charlie Rhodes • Dec 10 2009An excellent video compilation for Chelsea and Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba, made by the talented CFC8Scott – you can see more of his videos here.
Jermaine Defoe – the Goalmachine
Charlie Rhodes • Dec 10 2009An excellent video compilation for Tottenham and England striker Jermaine Defoe, made by the talented CFC8Scott – you can see more of his videos here.
Football Manager Tactics Guide
Charlie Rhodes • Nov 16 2011Getting your tactics exactly right on FM is absolutely paramount, that’s for sure. I don’t think there’s ever been a game in the sports simulation genre that has required so…
Premier League report – how’s your team doing?
Charlie Rhodes • Dec 10 2009Even before a ball was kicked on the 15th August, fans of the 20 English clubs were anticipating one of the most intriguing premier league seasons to date. And here…
Extra Nation at the World Cup? Here’s a better solution
Charlie Rhodes • Dec 10 2009FIFA’s recent discussions regarding Ireland led me to think about the possibilities of an extra side at the tournament, and what would perhaps be more exciting than including a side who…
Olympiacos v Arsenal Preview
Charlie Rhodes • Jan 10 2022Guaranteed top spot in the group and with a squad crippled by injuries, Arsenal have flown out a very inexperienced side to Athens for their final group game with a number of their starting lineup rested for the big weekend game against Liverpool.
Olympiacos v Arsenal – best betting tips
Charlie Rhodes • Dec 9 2009Olympiacos v Arsenal – Free £20 Bet. Top spot is secured which means Arsene Wenger has the opportunity to rest some first teamers in this final Champions League match of…
If Capello wants Defoe as super-sub, why not use Owen?
Charlie Rhodes • Dec 9 2009Michael Owen once again demonstrated class is permanent in his clinical performance away at Wolfsburg. Three well taken goals will have no doubt helped stake his claim for a regular…
The Case for United’s Defence
Charlie Rhodes • Dec 8 2009Watch Manchester United’s inexperienced side take on Wolfsburg LIVE on Soccerlens tonight. Following their crushing defeat of West ham on Saturday, Manchester United’s defensive injury crisis turned from troublesome into…
World Cup Preview – what will happen at South Africa 2010?
Charlie Rhodes • Dec 17 2021Podcast regulars Adrian Clarke and Iain Spragg present a World Cup special, excitedly plotting the thrills and spills we’ve all got to look forward to next summer. Can Capello’s England…