Charlie Rhodes
Sports Editor
Roger Milla: History against African teams but expect upsets at the 2010 World Cup
Charlie Rhodes • Sep 28 2009Roger Milla burst onto the big stage at the grand old age of 38 when he scored four never-to-be-forgotten goals for Cameroon at the 1990 FIFA World Cup Finals in…
Happy Birthday Daniel, Fancy a Free Chlamydia test?
Charlie Rhodes • Sep 23 2009What Happened to the Traditional Scoreboard? Tonight I made the short trip from my house to watch Nottingham Forest v Blackburn in one of the Carling Cup games many had…
Worst Goalkeeper Ever v Worst Striker Ever
Charlie Rhodes • Sep 22 2009If you thought Ben Foster’s gaffe last weekend was bad, then you haven’t seen anything yet. Here’s how things really, really go wrong when a bad keeper meets a bad…
Can two wrongs make a right?
Charlie Rhodes • Sep 22 2009Thanks to Eduardo, diving has once again risen to the summit of football’s trendy topic list. Whatever the rights or wrongs of the UEFA charge and its subsequent overturning on…
Standing Up for Football
Charlie Rhodes • Sep 22 2009We’ve all been there. It’s the last minute and your team is clinging on to a vital, undeserved win away from home. You stand and bellow support for your lads…
A weekend to remember
Charlie Rhodes • Feb 21 2012Goals galore! Football is really back with a bang now! Let us start off with the most competitive Manchester derby that has occured since football officially began in 1992. A…
A-League Review: Perth Glory wins in Goal Fest
Charlie Rhodes • Sep 22 2009A large number of good results this round, including an interesting match in Brisbane, with two disappointing defensive errors gifting a win to a deserving Perth Glory. Central Coast won the first ever Battle of the Coasts, in magnificent fashion. Sydney FC won by a narrow margin, but that seems to be a trend for the Sky Blues. Melbourne defeated Adelaide away, but still look disappointing, and will probably not defend their title this season. Despite their valiant efforts, North Queensland were unable to lift themselves off the bottom of the table.
Player gets knocked out…and then his ambulance crashes
Charlie Rhodes • Sep 19 2009Universidad de Chile striker Juan Manuel Olivera is recovering after he was knocked out during a match and then the ambulance taking him to hospital crashed. “It was a tragicomic…
Soccerlens Podcast: Dissecting Premier League’s homegrown rule, Ade’s a riot and big match previews
Charlie Rhodes • Nov 12 2009Hello and welcome to episode 20 of the world famous ‘new look’ Soccerlens Podcast. Join ex-footballer Adrian Clarke and esteemed sports journalist Iain Spragg as they chew over all things…
Can Seattle Sounders win a debut double?
Charlie Rhodes • Apr 11 2023Seattle Sounders burst in through the saloon doors in March, chewing lazily on tobacco as they stood proud in front of the regulars and declared their intention to take Major…
The biggest Manchester derby in years – who will take the spoils?
Charlie Rhodes • Sep 18 2009The clock is ticking down to the start of the most talked about Manchester derby in years. A resurgent city have emerged like a phoenix from the flames when compared…
Weekend Predictions: Chelsea to beat Tottenham, Manchester United to meet Manchester City, Liverpool to beat West Ham and more
Charlie Rhodes • Jan 6 2022It feels like the season has really begun now, the international break is well behind us, the Champions League & the Europa League are in full swing, and the big…
Adebayor isn’t done with Arsenal players yet
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A-League Preview: Can Brisbane Roar mount a serious championship challenge?
Charlie Rhodes • Sep 17 2009Adelaide United vs Melbourne Victory Hindmarsh Stadium What will be a very tough encounter, on the basis of revenge. Adelaide losing in the finals of last season hurt, and will…
A-League Roundup: Sydney FC can’t capitalise on Gold Coast draw
Charlie Rhodes • Sep 17 2009Adelaide United 1-0 Central Coast Mariners Hindmarsh Stadium, 10,262 Adelaide finally won a match, their first since round 1, and in great style in front of ten thousand fans at…