Articles By Charlie Rhodes (31342)

What’s up at Old Trafford?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 24 2009

At this season kicked-off a gale rushed down the M62 all the way to the gates of Old Trafford, causing them to shudder in anticipation. No, it was not an…

Sportslens logo

Should Real Madrid Buy A New Center-Back To Replace Pepe?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 20 2011

While it is undeniable that Pepe’s injury is a big blow to Real Madrid, there is no reason for the European giant to crawl the market for a replacement. A little faith in the current squad and the youth system could prove more benefical.

Sportslens logo

Liverpool to choose from Heskey, Toni and Nistelrooy

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 23 2009

It is being widely reported in the English media that Liverpool are once again in the hunt for Emile Heskey, the Aston Villa and England striker.The former Red has been linked on and off with a return to Anfield over the past 12 months, and The Mirror …

Sportslens logo

Manchester City Dressing Room Split Over Hughes

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 23 2009

Manchester City have stopped newspapers from being delivered to the club’s training ground, according to The Daily Express.It is claimed that new boss Roberto Mancini is trying to shield his players from the ongoing saga surrounding the sacking of Mark…

Sportslens logo

Donovan Granted Work Permit To Play For Everton

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 22 2009

LA Galaxy hotshot Landon Donovan has been granted a work permit to ply his trade in England, and the 27-year-old will consequently join Everton on loan next month, confirmed Everton’s official wesbite.The American had in the past expressed a desire to …

Sportslens logo

Manchester City defend Garry Cook

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 22 2009

Manchester City have today slammed the media coverage of yesterday’s press conference at which new manager Roberto Mancini was unveiled.News reports highlighted what was a perceived inconsistency between the responses of Mancini and chief executive Gar…

Sportslens logo

Can Gareth Bale Establish Himself At Tottenham?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 22 2009

Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp insists that defender Gareth Bale will get a run out on the pitch when Benoit Assou-Ekotto departs for the African Cup of Nations next month.The Wales international has only been a peripheral part of Spurs’ plan…

Sportslens logo

Real Madrid Promise A White Christmas

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 22 2009

For many, the Christmas holiday is an occasion very happily celebrated by a variety of both religious and non-religious traditions. Across the world, few young boys and girls can contain their excitement with the approach of the coming festivities. But…

Sportslens logo

Sacchi: Inter Are A Team, Milan Are Individualistic

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 22 2009

Former Italy coach Arrigo Sacchi has drawn parallels between Milan and Inter, claiming the Nerazzurri are ahead on every level thanks to Jose Mourinho.In his final end of year column in La Gazzetta Dello Sport, Sacchi spoke of the similarities and…

Sportslens logo

Rafael Benitez is Scrooge

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 10 2022

A Christmas Carol is quite possibly the best Christmas story ever. It teaches us that life isn’t all about being successful and wealthy and that we should try to be…

Sportslens logo

FC Barcelona is Santa Claus

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 10 2022

Oh Santa, you jolly fat bastard. It’s difficult to find anyone around Christmas time who hasn’t heard the story of Santa, and if you haven’t then you’re either stupid, retarded,…

Sportslens logo

Didier Drogba is Frosty The Snowman

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 10 2022

I’m sure we’re all well aware of the story of Frosty the Snowman. In case you aren’t, let’s refresh your memory. Originally a song, Frosty is about some kids making…

Sportslens logo

Jermain Defoe is Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 10 2022

Rudolph, you loveable reindeer, you. No list of Christmas characters would be complete without a mention of Rudolph and it was slightly tricky picking who would represent him in this…

Sportslens logo

Liverpool FC is Tiny Tim

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 10 2022

As enticing as it was to make Leo Messi Tiny Tim, it would only have been for their similar heights. According to the great people at Wikipedia as well as…

Sportslens logo

Ian Wright: City Flops Adebayor, Robinho & Lescott Responsible For Mark Hughes Sacking

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 22 2009

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has declared that players like Emmanuel Adebayor, Robinho and Joleon Lescott were responsible for Mark Hughes being given the pink slip at Manchester City.The former Gunner believes that the aforementioned players were overpri…

Sportslens logo
Arrow to top