Articles By Charlie Rhodes (31341)

All White expecting an bruising encounter with the Socceroos

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 22 2010

International Friendly: Australia vs. New Zealand Date: Monday 24th May. Venue: MCG Stadium, Melbourne, Australia Capacity: 10,000 Mark Schwarzer, the Australian shot stopper, is so far the only injury worry ahead of…

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Mourinho’s date with destiny swings full circle as speculation over his future continues

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 22 2010

Jose Mourinho’s date with a German club in European footballs most glamorous fixture is somewhat ironic as his rise to super-stardom as the world’s most coveted football coach came six years prior…

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Aston Villa game for the Hawks

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 22 2010

Forgive me if there is a shred of emotion underlying the theme I wish to expound, and similarly, forgive me if there is a more than a shred of hypocrisy….

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David James To Be Considered For Portsmouth Manager Job

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 21 2010

According to the club’s administrator, Andrew Andronikou, Portsmouth’s veteran goalkeeper David James has put himself forward as a potential candidate to fill the recently-vacated managerial hot seat at Fratton Park….

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Avram Grant Agrees To Become West Ham Manager ‘In Principle’

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 21 2010

Avram Grant has agreed a deal ‘in principle’ to become the new manager of West Ham United, after resigning as Portsmouth boss yesterday. Whilst negotiations are still ongoing between the…

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The 2010 UEFA Champions League Final – Live Blog

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 21 2010

As it was written in the ancient prophecies or the Dead Sea scrolls or some such Tyldesley-esque nonsense, Jose ‘The Self-Appointed Special One’ Mourinho will lead his Inter Milan team out against Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League final on the 22nd May.

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Stat Attack: Van Gaal is better than Mourinho

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 19 2010

This year’s Champions League sees Inter Milan and Bayern Munich play the finals, we all know that. But were these the two teams who anyone even thought would make it…

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No Money But Lots of Rumours

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 20 2010

Silly season has definitely arrived in Scotland, despite the lack of money for Glasgow’s big two. The last week or so has seen several players linked with the Old Firm,…

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Is England Your World Cup Choice?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 6 2021

The England coach Fabio Capello is on the lookout for the latest setback according to the physical discomforts suffered by striker Wayne Rooney in the final stretch of the match…

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Fergie should snap up the new Frank Lampard

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 20 2010

Speaking in a press conference in America to promote their summer tour, Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed he is only looking to sign one more player this summer. Names like…

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David Villa completes £34.2m move to Barcelona

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 19 2010

Spanish international David Villa has completed his move to FC Barcelona after a fee was agreed with Valencia for just over £34m. The 28 year old has been on the…

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Arsenal Set To Lose ‘Cesc Fabregas To Barcelona

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 15 2011

It would appear that the years of conjecture, rumour and speculation have ultimately taken their toll on Arsenal midfielder ‘Cesc Fabregas, who is reported to have finally bowed to Barcelona’s…

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Can the Accies and Saints head closer towards Top Six glory?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 19 2010

Despite the failing performances of Scottish clubs in Europe, this season has been relatively entertaining year in Scottish domestic football. We have witnessed some excellent individual games, for example, Aberdeen’s…

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Del Neri poised to take over The Old Lady

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 19 2010

Luigi Del Neri is poised to take over the reins at Italian giants Juventus after stepping down from Sampdoria on Monday. After months of speculation of who will take on…

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Miller’s SPL Best

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 16 2021

Rangers dominated the 2009/10 season not only in the league table, but also the player and manager awards. Steven Davis and David Weir shared the numerous honours that were on…

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