Articles By Charlie Rhodes (31340)

Guardiola’s Gauntlet: Should Barca go for the win at the Bernabéu?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 29 2009

Guus Hiddink probably boarded his teams’ private jet back to London feeling pretty satisfied with his players and with himself. The last team to walk away from the Camp Nou…

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FA Cup Final ticket allocation leaves loyal fans out in the cold

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 8 2023

It’s an argument that springs up every year around this time but even so, something needs to be done about the scandalously low ticket allocations given out to the two…

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The Big Decision Webb and the Media Missed

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 2 2009

Sitting at the opposite end of the pitch, there was no way I could see Michael Carrick deserving that penalty. The direction of the ball changed, something all media commentaries…

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Manchester United 1-0 Arsenal – Live Blog – UEFA Champions League – 29 April 2009

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Mar 11 2011

Watch Manchester United vs Arsenal live online. Follow the 2nd leg of the Champions League semifinal between Manchester United and Arsenal live here. Manchester United (O’Shea 17′) 1-0 Arsenal –…

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Barcelona 0-0 Chelsea – Live Blog – UEFA Champions League – 28 April 2009

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 16 2012

This article refers to a previous game. Get the latest Chelsea v Barcelona news here. Watch the 2nd leg of the Champions League semifinal between Barcelona and Chelsea live here….

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About time Fat Frank became Fab Frank

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 28 2009

He combines quality with the quality of being effective which evades so many others.

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Newcastle treading water as games begin to run out

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 28 2009

St James’ Park reached to the bottom of its lungs for one last time, producing a blood-curdling final battle cry to its beleaguered heroes. On the sideline Alan Shearer looked…

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The business end of the business end of the season in the Football League

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 28 2009

There are several ways to win a Championship. You can swashbuckle your way to the top playing good football and conquering all that come before you, nailing the title several…

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Premier League or Champions League? Which one is most coveted by the fans?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 1 2009

A balanced squad and its deployment is a delicate art and decisions made by managers are analysed for weeks or even months after the event. The rotation of players by managers begs the question of how important the different competitions teams compete in are?

Is the Premier League still the most coveted competition in English football or has it been eclipsed by the Champions League? I believe that teams should play to win every game avoiding the fielding of absurdly weakened sides in certain competitions or situations but is this still applicable in today’s global game where targeted success is vital to getting the keys to the revenue of a global audience?

This article will look at the importance of competitions for the English clubs on both a domestic and international level.

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UEFA Champions League and UEFA Cup semifinal previews, reliving Manchester United 5-2 Tottenham, Bayern Munich sack Klinsmann, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 7 2023

Man, it was one busy weekend, wasn’t it? While you catch a glimpse of the greatest accidental goal you’ll ever see, catch up on what else you missed over the…

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Ryan Giggs: Legend, Worthy Award Winner, Rapper?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 8 2023

I was delighted to hear Giggsy was named Player of the Year last night and although I think there was definitely some sentiment going on with the vote, it was…

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Barcelona v. Chelsea – UEFA Champions League Semifinal Preview

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 16 2012

This article refers to a previous game. Get the latest Chelsea v Barcelona news here. Barcelona v. Chelsea UEFA Champions League, Semifinals First Leg: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 – Estadio…

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Manchester United v. Arsenal – UEFA Champions League Semifinal Preview

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Mar 11 2011

Get the latest Manchester United vs Arsenal news. Manchester United v. Arsenal UEFA Champions League Semifinal Preview First Leg: Wednesday, April 29, 2009 – Old Trafford, England Second Leg: Tuesday,…

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Real Madrid Take Full Advantage of Barcelona’s Slip Up

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 21 2012

Thank you, Los Che. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. You put in an absolutely brilliant display against Barca on Saturday night. You deserved all three points but thanks to…

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Werder Bremen v. Hamburg SV – UEFA Cup Semifinal Preview

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 26 2009

Werder Bremen v. Hamburg SV UEFA Cup – Semifinal Preview First Leg: Thursday, April 30, 2009 – Weserstadion, Bremen, Germany Second Leg: Thursday, May 7, 2009 – HSH Nordbank Arena,…

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