Charlie Rhodes
Sports Editor
Why Liverpool winning at Chelsea is almost impossible, the 50 best free-kick takers in football history, football’s 25 most valuable clubs, and more
Charlie Rhodes • Dec 31 2021The weekend’s here once again, and while six shamed Czech stars make Barry Ferguson and Allan McGregor feel a little better about themselves, stay out of trouble by catching up…
Can Liverpool beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge? Almost Impossible. Here’s Why…
Charlie Rhodes • Apr 11 2023Liverpool ideally need to win by three clear goals gainst Chelsea next week in order to progress in the Champions League. It would be a fantastic achievement, but the club’s…
Chelsea dominate Liverpool at Anfield, Barcelona blast Bayern at Camp Nou, ESPN may regain Champions League TV rights in U.S., and more
Charlie Rhodes • Apr 8 2023While you consider the relative tameness of England’s biggest rivalries compared to say, this one, check out what you shouldn’t have (and may not have) missed yesterday and today.
Soccerlens Podcast – Will we see Arsenal and Chelsea in the Champions League final?
Charlie Rhodes • Apr 5 2023On the sixth episode of the Soccerlens Podcast, Stephen Darwin is joined by co-founders of Sport Media Solutions, Adrian Clarke and Iain Spragg, to discuss the very latest goings on in the…
Football Fork – 25 May 2005 – Liverpool try valiantly but cannot win the Champions League Final
Charlie Rhodes • Apr 10 2023How different it all might have been if Liverpool had not won the 2005 Champions League. Although it looked impossible at half-time, Benitez managed to find a way through AC…
Balti Pies and Rochdale: A taste of the Lower Leagues
Charlie Rhodes • Apr 9 2009Football was once described as a game that touched the hearts of people who witnessed the fluttering of its silken wings. The ‘beautiful game’ is perceived as the most elegant,…
Hiddink does the business as Chelsea take control
Charlie Rhodes • Apr 9 2009Anfield fell silent, save for a euphoric pocket of travelling supporters in the Anfield Road End. All around were blank faces or heads obscured by hands, jackets, hoods and just…
Saving Soccer in a Football World
Charlie Rhodes • Apr 8 2009Trolling the site for some interesting articles to read recently, I came across Ahmed’s article from the fourth of July of last year (side note, probably not the best day…
Chelsea players as you’ve never seen them before…
Charlie Rhodes • Apr 8 2023After the smackdown delivered to arrogant Liverpool at the hands of Chelsea, we thought it would be a good idea to share some behind-the-scenes photos of Chelsea players, courtesy of…
Liverpool 1-3 Chelsea – UEFA Champions League – 8 April 2009 – Live Blog
Charlie Rhodes • Apr 14 2009Chelsea v Liverpool – 2nd Leg – Live Blog Liverpool (Torres 6′) 1-3 Chelsea (Ivanovic 39′, 62′, Drogba 67′) Stadium: Anfield Stadium, England Competition: UEFA Champions League, Quarterfinals, First Leg…
Can Luck Ever Be Held Responsible?
Charlie Rhodes • Apr 7 2023Upon returning from Old Trafford on Sunday, walking on cloud nine following Federico Macheda’s late winner after we had been losing with just over ten minutes to go, the texts…
Defensive woes hurt Manchester United, Liverpool v. Chelsea rematch takes the spotlight, Lazio president speaks out about Macheda, and more
Charlie Rhodes • Apr 5 2023While you try to help your side get an extra edge in their Champions League tie (may it be through seasoned meats or darker means), here are several things to…
Defensive frailties mean Manchester United have it all to do
Charlie Rhodes • Apr 9 2009In a week where late goals have peppered the Premier League title race, it is perhaps apt that tonight’s pulsating clash at Old Trafford between the Champions of England &…
Danger for Manchester United after home draw with Porto, Liverpool takeover imminent, Southampton face uncertain future, and more
Charlie Rhodes • Feb 21 2012Today’s my birthday (I won’t tell you how old I am), but that doesn’t mean that I’m skipping out on keeping you updated with the headlines from yesterday and today.
Manchester United 2-2 Porto – UEFA Champions League – 7 April 2009 – Live Blog
Charlie Rhodes • Apr 9 2009Manchester United (Rooney 15′, Tevez 85′) 2-2 Porto (Rodriguez 4′, Mariano 89′) Stadium: Old Trafford, England Competition: UEFA Champions League, Quarterfinals, Leg #1 Date: 7 April 2009 Kickoff: 19:45 GMT,…