Charlie Rhodes
Sports Editor
Transfer Rumors (26 August 09): Aston Villa close on Warnock, Birmingham move for Boro’s Tuncay, Russian return for Spurs’ Pavlyuchenko, and more
After giving you a rundown of the latest transfer news and rumors earlier today, I’m back this evening with another fresh batch of signings and speculation. Despite an extremely impressive…
West Ham and Millwall remind us that hooliganism is still alive and well
The only surprising thing about the violence at Upton Park in the Carling Cup tie between West Ham and Millwall was that anybody was surprised by it. From the moment…
Transfer Rumors (25 August 09): Liverpool to rival Man United for Real’s Robben, Everton sign Russian star Bilyaletdinov, Notts County sign Sol Campbell, and more
With only a week left in the summer transfer window, time is running out for those clubs looking to make some much-needed additions to their squads. Between now and Tuesday,…
Liverpool’s messy start, Vidic’s wife happy at Manchester, Chelsea badly beaten and more
It’s Liverpool’s turn to be out of the title race this week. Who’s next? Arsenal? Tottenham (hah!)? Let’s hope that we won’t see more players kicked off the park this…
Transfer Rumors (24 August 09): Man City finally set to land Lescott, Lescott cash to fund Everton spending spree, Man United in Robben swoop, and more
So, Joleon Lescott is offically on his way from Everton to Manchester City, after numerous headlines over the past several weeks stating how close the move was to happening, what…
Spurs on the hunt at Parkhead
Does it make good business sense for Celtic to sell two of the elite players in the SPL to Spurs? There have been several stories doing the rounds this summer…
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Transfer Rumors (21 August 09): Everton finally give in on Man City target Lescott, Chelsea to move for AC Milan’s Pato next summer, Bolton close on Betis star Emana, and more
It’s the weekend again, so it’s time to turn the focus to the action on the pitch, but there’s still a fair share of gossip to report on from the…
Wigan v Manchester United – Live – Premier League 22/08/09
Watch Manchester United take on Wigan live online here. Wigan take on the English champions at the JJB in this 3pm Saturday kickoff. Both teams lost their previous league games…
Soccerlens Podcast: The Premier League, Serie A and Samuel Eto’o’s mobile phones
On the season opener of the Soccerlens Podcast, Stephen Darwin is joined by twofootedtackle’s Chris Nee to discuss the opening week of the the Premier League season, the midweek Champions League qualifiers and…
Cunningham form resurrects FC Dallas
Things have been a little uncomfortable for Major League Soccer’s FC Dallas lately. Poor performances, bad results, a badly-located stadium and low attendances have led to outspoken criticism of the…
La Liga 09/10 Preview: Will Real Madrid and Barcelona live up to expectations?
Last season Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona thrilled Europe with their fluid, vivacious, irrepressible brand of football. Led by the combined talents of Xavi, Iniesta, Henry, Messi and Eto’o, Barca surged to…
Transfer Rumors (20 August 09): Everton in for Taylor and Taylor, Tottenham to move for Portsmouth’s James, Hull target Negredo signs for Sevilla, and more
When you follow up a loss at home to a supposedly inferior side by conceding a goal inside the first minute of your next match, it doesn’t speak too well…
Fantasy Football Week 1: Fabregas is King
As it came, so it went. The opening week of action in the 09/10 Barclays Premier League is already down the road, the seemingly endless wait for a glimpse of…
Lyon – a team flattering to deceive
Overshadowed by Real Madrid’s new “Galacticos” circa 2001 and Man City aka money city’s lavish spending spree a la Chelsea 2004, perennial French heavyweights Lyon – under the cover of…