Charlie Rhodes
Sports Editor
Transfer Rumors (29 Jan 09): Tottenham bid for long-time Manchester City target Santa Cruz, Real Madrid and Manchester United tussle for Wigan star Valencia, Arshavin’s Arsenal deal almost done, and more
Charlie Rhodes • Jan 29 2009The clock is tick-tick-ticking, and the end of the January transfer window is one day closer. If you haven’t signed that top target by now, you need to get a…
Football fork – January 2007 – Liverpool bought by the DIC group
Charlie Rhodes • Apr 10 2023About ten years ago Nick Hancock co-wrote a book called What Didn’t Happen Next, which was an amusing look at the butterfly effect in football and those little changes which…
The Curious Case of Rafa Benitez
Charlie Rhodes • Jan 29 2009As Liverpool fan, by matter of routine, the familiar tune of Sky Sports News tells me of the latest bust up or disagreement between Rafa, who may or may not…
A Loss of Identity
Charlie Rhodes • Jan 29 2009When Danny Welbeck scored a thirty-yard screamer against Stoke earlier this season (albeit the fifth goal of a 5-0 trouncing), he immediately became my favorite player on Manchester United. The…
The Greatest Football Teams of All Time
Charlie Rhodes • Jul 2 2009Everyone has a favorite team of all time, and they’ll defend that team’s merits until they’re blue in the face (or red, green, yellow, or black, depending on your affiliation)….
Robinho’s a Trouble Magnet, Old Man Becks Playing Like the Becks of Old, England Submits World Cup 2018 Bid, and more
Charlie Rhodes • Feb 21 2012There are some days when life just seems like it’s giving you a big punch in a sensitive place.
Van der Sar, Superstar
Charlie Rhodes • Feb 21 2012Peter Schmeichel had both hands on the European Cup in 1999, ending his Manchester United career with a historical Treble. The Great Dane, as he was affectionately known, had a…
Transfer Rumors (28 Jan 09): Manchester United consider Roma’s Panucci, Tottenham to swap Jenas or Lennon for Liverpool’s Keane, AC Milan ready to make Beckham deal permanent, and more
Charlie Rhodes • Jan 28 2009Today’s actually a pretty quiet day in transfer news and rumors, though you could imagine a lot of clubs are quietly attempting to make deals happen as we move another…
Can Everton, West Ham, Newcastle, Liverpool, Fulham or Blackburn score against Manchester United?
Charlie Rhodes • Jan 28 2009TOFFEES FAVOURITE TO STICK ONE PAST UNITED FIRST With Manchester United setting a new record of eleven Premier League games in a row without conceding a goal, bookies Paddy Power…
Past and future clash as Manchester City take on Newcastle United
Charlie Rhodes • Feb 29 2012With Newcastle keeper Shay Given rumoured to be the subject of a £10 million bid from Manchester City, will Shay want to help his potential new pay-masters or show them…
Boys From Brazil: Lulinha
Charlie Rhodes • Jan 29 2009Born: April 10th 1990 (18) Full Name:Luiz Marcelo Morais dos Reis Nickname: Lulinha Club: Corinthians Position: Attacking Midfielder, Winger, Forward Compared To: Ronaldinho Biography Bursting on to the scene is…
Welcome to Soccerlens Betting
Charlie Rhodes • Jan 28 2009Hello and welcome to Soccerlens Betting – if you’re reading this, we’re either getting ready to dominate the world of online football betting or you’ve got too much time on…
Using Facts to Combat Stereotypes is Fun, Sulaiman Strikes Again, Ronaldo Talks and Walks, and more
Charlie Rhodes • Apr 8 2023Given that I’ve never gotten my driver’s license (and never will), I’ve become quite the advocate for public transportation over the years. I couldn’t make it without buses or taxis,…
Transfer Rumors (27 Jan 09): Tottenham and Manchester City in for Liverpool’s Keane, Manchester City to offer 19m for Blackburn’s Santa Cruz, Juventus after Chelsea winger Malouda, and more
Charlie Rhodes • Jan 27 2009Still trying to fill that need for a new striker? A new left back? A new midfielder? Time and available options are getting short, and clubs are getting desperate to…
Football Aid January Auction
Charlie Rhodes • Jan 27 2009Together with the support of over twenty-five clubs around the UK, Football Aid are looking to raise money for a variety of charitable causes. Imagine the pride in seeing your…