Articles By Charlie Rhodes (38036)

The plight of Luton and Newcastle highlights the modern-day calamity of relegation

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 14 2009

There are some things in football that seem immovable, irreplaceable and constant. The teams that make up the top flight of this nation’s favourite game also appear unshakable in their…

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Chelsea Manager – The Best (Paying) Job In Football?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 14 2009

Looking back over the years, during the ownership of Roman Abramovich many Chelsea fans can be proud of what their club has achieved, and rightly they should be. However there…

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Knockout Kings – Ten of the best European comebacks

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 14 2009

Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester City all face an uphill struggle if they are to progress in Europe and Bayern Munich seemingly face the impossible needing five without reply against…

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The legacy of Hillsborough 20 years later, Hiddink a perfect choice to replace Ferguson at Manchester United, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 20 2012

It was an extended weekend for many, so hopefully you made the best of it. And in case you were resting on your laurels on Monday, I’m here to catch…

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FC Bayern vs. FC Barcelona Preview: What to expect in the Bavarian capital

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 14 2009

A preview of the game in Munich from a Barcelona perspective.

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Turkish Derby: Defeat in a Draw

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 13 2009

In a week dominated by headlines with the visit of United States President Barack Obama and his administration’s hopes of repairing somewhat strained relations with his host, Türkiye, any feelings…

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Why a Chelsea man would be a great choice for the Manchester United job

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 16 2009

Chelsea were widely regarded as favourites to win the league this year after Luiz Felipe Scolari was appointed. The World Cup winning manager was surely a step up from the…

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“Magnificent Martin” masterminding long-term success at Aston Villa

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 13 2009

Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill admitted yesterday that the chance of his side claiming the fourth Champions League spot and playing in Europe’s premier competition is now slipping. Commenting after…

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Goals as important as points for Chelsea, Liverpool and United

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 13 2009

Since Chelsea’s destruction of Liverpool in the Champions League last week many pundits have been saying that the task of shipping three past the London side is impossible. However Bolton…

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What has Robinho done at Manchester City to get so ‘tired’?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 16 2009

Mark Hughes has today defended his decision to rest Robinho for the home game against Fulham yesterday. Sparky claims that the Brazilian star needed a break as he is one…

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The Legacy of Hillsborough

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 13 2009

Twenty years ago ninety-six people left home to go to a football match. They never returned, crushed to death in one of the biggest sporting tragedies Britain has ever seen….

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Chelsea top the Right Result table as Stoke and Blackburn replace Newcastle and Middlesbrough in the relegation zone

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 28 2012

It’s been a key weekend of Right Result action at the top and bottom of the Premier League. Chelsea remain as the leaders of the Right Result version following their…

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No Gerrard? No sweat for Liverpool

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 14 2009

Liverpool without Steven Gerrard. A bit like a roast dinner without gravy, only more noticeably weak. Take the skipper out of Rafa Benitez�s plans and watch them unravel. Right? The…

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Macheda comes to Manchester United’s rescue at Sunderland, Liverpool batter sorry Blackburn, Chelsea survive a scare from Bolton, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 11 2023

The weekend’s gone already? Hopefully most of you remember most of what what happened during yours, and though I can’t remind you of what happened when you were bar-hopping Saturday…

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Liverpool punish disappointing Blackburn

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 13 2009

Rafa Benitez responded to Liverpool’s midweek defeat by making four changes. His side responded by scoring four goals past Blackburn, without a hint of a reply from Sam Allardyce’s team….

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