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28 Million Reasons Why Rangers Lost The Old Firm

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 8 2023

There was a moment at Ibrox during the recent Old Firm which proved to be a small cameo of everything which is wrong at our club. Kyle Lafferty came on…

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Laughing at with Stevie G, 2008 in Review, Big-Spending City Get Humbled, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 3 2022

Whoever said that crime doesn’t pay was quite wrong. It does pay, in loads of laughs for all. That is, unless you’re a rigid Liverpool fan.

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Transfer Rumors (3 Jan 09): City tie up Bridge deal, Fabiano and Zhirkov to Chelsea, Man United after Delph, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 3 2009

Oh, the surprises that are in store! No, I’m not talking about the FA Cup third round, but the January transfer window. The window’s started, and soon, a flurry of…

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Creativity, Scolari and The 3-5-2

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 5 2009

The esteemed Mr. Scolari has encouraged his players to “find their creative spark”. A 2-nil win over a dismal West Brom and a somewhat unfortunate 2-2 draw with Fulham may…

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Who’ll pull off a third round FA Cupset?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 5 2009

FA Cup 3rd round highlights are now available at ITV. The FA Cup gets serious this weekend as Premiership and Championship teams enter the competition. While the draw may not…

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10 Football League Youngsters To Watch In 2009

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 5 2009

2009 is set to be a fine year indeed for football fans. And no less so for these ten players; ten players who all have the potential to excite audiences…

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Transfer Rumors (31 Dec 08): Toure out, Diakhate in at Arsenal, Santa Cruz and Bridge to City, Pennant to replace Real-bound Valencia at Wigan

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 31 2008

As we say goodbye to 2008 and ring in 2009, we’ve got the latest for you in transfer news and rumors. The opening of the winter transfer window could bring…

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Tough-luck Tottenham to miss out on Downing and Portsmouth trio?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 31 2008

Tottenham have made Stewart Downing arguably their biggest priority of the January transfer window, but it looks like they may be giving up the chase soon.

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Inter Milan to make surprise move for Owen?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 31 2008

According to the Daily Mail, Inter Milan could make a move for Newcastle’s Michael Owen as a short-term solution to their need for a new striker.

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Wigan’s Valencia demands could reopen Real’s Pennant interest

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 31 2008

If Real Madrid want to make Antonio Valencia their third big-money January signing, they may have to shell out £20m for the Wigan winger, according to the Daily Mail.

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Manchester City to fork out £18m for Blackburn star Santa Cruz

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 31 2008

According to the Daily Mail, Mark Hughes and Roque Santa Cruz will finally get their chance to reunite, as Manchester City and Blackburn are set to agree on a fee…

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Toure out, Diakhate in at Arsenal?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 31 2008

According to reports, Arsenal could be set for a £10m move for Dynamo Kiev defender Pape Diakhate.

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4-4-2: It Needs Wingers

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 8 2023

Bloody frigging obvious, right? Ours must be the only 4-4-2 on earth which has no width at all. Milan, when they play the diamond midfield 4-4-2 may not have obvious…

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Does Germany need Ballack?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 31 2008

Michael Ballack, The Captain Charisma, has been the face of German football for quite a while now. Ever since WC 2002, one could feel German teams have been built around…

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Dear You, You suck. Signed, me.

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 8 2023

Dear reader, It has been brought to my attention that you support a football club which is different to that which I support. The regrettable but necessary responsibility therefore falls…

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