Charlie Rhodes
Sports Editor
Fernando Torres Going Nowhere Near Manchester City…In January
Charlie Rhodes • Dec 18 2008Well, just for the confirmation, Fernando Torres is not leaving Liverpool next month. His agent has declared that the Spanish star is staying on at Anfield beyond January. Of course,…
Liverpool to make swap swoop for Tottenham winger in January?
Charlie Rhodes • Dec 18 2008According to the Daily Mail, Liverpool are interested in Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon, and will offer £7m plus out of favor winger Jermaine Pennant for Lennon in January.
Barry Ferguson — a Rangers Teddy Berra?
Charlie Rhodes • Apr 8 2023There has not been a much more polarizing topic amongst any circle of Rangers supporters this year than that of the return of Barry Ferguson. After giving his all for…
It Takes Three to Tango in Argentina
Charlie Rhodes • Apr 11 2023For the first time in history of the Torneo Apertura or Opening (there are two seasons in Argentina) championship in Argentina, three teams ended up level on points (39). Boca…
Hamburg 3-1 Villa – The harsh truth about Aston Villa
Charlie Rhodes • Apr 5 2023Villa had already qualified for the knockout stages of the UEFA Cup, so in some ways last night’s game was irrelevant, meaning the B-team was trawled out to Germany to…
Crazy Football Haircuts
Charlie Rhodes • Feb 22 2012Footballers has it’s share of interesting characters. Some are interesting by virtue of their names, others by who they wake up next to (you thought I’d link to footballers’ wives,…
Transfer Rumors (17 Dec 08): Real to ink Diarra with Ron to follow, Juve after Liverpool duo, Wigan want Owen, and more
Charlie Rhodes • Dec 17 2008Today’s transfer roundup isn’t light on speculation involving big names and big clubs. Some of it’s nothing but filler and hot air, but somewhere in there is at least a…
Wigan to reunite Owen and Heskey in January?
Charlie Rhodes • Dec 17 2008According to a report from the Daily Star, Wigan could make an ambitious January bid for Michael Owen.
Calling all Manchester United fans…
Charlie Rhodes • Dec 17 2008Our favourite Manchester United blog, Red Rants, needs your help. If you can string together more than two coherent sentences and would like people to actually listen (read) with interest…
Juventus eye summer moves for Liverpool duo
Charlie Rhodes • Dec 17 2008According to the Daily Mirror, Juventus are eyeing a summer swoop for Liverpool duo Daniel Agger and Ryan Babel. Agger has recently been linked with AC Milan thanks to his…
Arsenal weigh up move for Dutch keeper Velthuizen
Charlie Rhodes • Dec 17 2008According to the Daily Mirror, Arsenal are considering a £3m move for Vitessee Arnhem goalkeeper Piet Velthuizen.
FIFA Club World Cup: A Second Look
Charlie Rhodes • Nov 22 2011The problem I fear with approaching any non-European competition as an admitted a priori “avid PL supporter”, as does Mr. BD Condell in a prior piece posted on this site, is…
Real Madrid Bid For Lassana Diarra Accepted
Charlie Rhodes • Dec 17 2008Real Madrid have had a substantial bid accepted for the French defensive midfielder Lassana Diarra by Portsmouth but there has been conflicting reports on what the exact transfer fee is….
Leah Will Make You Flip
Charlie Rhodes • Dec 19 2008She’s one of the biggest celebrities in Brazil, despite the fact that she lives in America and can barely speak Portuguese. She’s a versatile defender and scorer, good enough to…
Blyth battle through to face Blackburn
Charlie Rhodes • Dec 17 2008One of non-league’s most famous FA Cup names are at it again. Blyth Spartans have set up a dream third round tie against Blackburn Rovers after netting a last minute…