Articles By Charlie Rhodes (31340)

Macheda comes to Manchester United’s rescue at Sunderland, Liverpool batter sorry Blackburn, Chelsea survive a scare from Bolton, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 11 2023

The weekend’s gone already? Hopefully most of you remember most of what what happened during yours, and though I can’t remind you of what happened when you were bar-hopping Saturday…

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Liverpool punish disappointing Blackburn

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 13 2009

Rafa Benitez responded to Liverpool’s midweek defeat by making four changes. His side responded by scoring four goals past Blackburn, without a hint of a reply from Sam Allardyce’s team….

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Why Liverpool winning at Chelsea is almost impossible, the 50 best free-kick takers in football history, football’s 25 most valuable clubs, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 31 2021

The weekend’s here once again, and while six shamed Czech stars make Barry Ferguson and Allan McGregor feel a little better about themselves, stay out of trouble by catching up…

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Can Liverpool beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge? Almost Impossible. Here’s Why…

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 11 2023

Liverpool ideally need to win by three clear goals gainst Chelsea next week in order to progress in the Champions League. It would be a fantastic achievement, but the club’s…

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Chelsea dominate Liverpool at Anfield, Barcelona blast Bayern at Camp Nou, ESPN may regain Champions League TV rights in U.S., and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 8 2023

While you consider the relative tameness of England’s biggest rivalries compared to say, this one, check out what you shouldn’t have (and may not have) missed yesterday and today.

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Football Fork – 25 May 2005 – Liverpool try valiantly but cannot win the Champions League Final

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 10 2023

How different it all might have been if Liverpool had not won the 2005 Champions League. Although it looked impossible at half-time, Benitez managed to find a way through AC…

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Hiddink does the business as Chelsea take control

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 9 2009

Anfield fell silent, save for a euphoric pocket of travelling supporters in the Anfield Road End. All around were blank faces or heads obscured by hands, jackets, hoods and just…

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Saving Soccer in a Football World

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 8 2009

Trolling the site for some interesting articles to read recently, I came across Ahmed’s article from the fourth of July of last year (side note, probably not the best day…

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Liverpool 1-3 Chelsea – UEFA Champions League – 8 April 2009 – Live Blog

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 14 2009

Chelsea v Liverpool – 2nd Leg – Live Blog Liverpool (Torres 6′) 1-3 Chelsea (Ivanovic 39′, 62′, Drogba 67′) Stadium: Anfield Stadium, England Competition: UEFA Champions League, Quarterfinals, First Leg…

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Can Luck Ever Be Held Responsible?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 7 2023

Upon returning from Old Trafford on Sunday, walking on cloud nine following Federico Macheda’s late winner after we had been losing with just over ten minutes to go, the texts…

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Defensive woes hurt Manchester United, Liverpool v. Chelsea rematch takes the spotlight, Lazio president speaks out about Macheda, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 5 2023

While you try to help your side get an extra edge in their Champions League tie (may it be through seasoned meats or darker means), here are several things to…

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Defensive frailties mean Manchester United have it all to do

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 9 2009

In a week where late goals have peppered the Premier League title race, it is perhaps apt that tonight’s pulsating clash at Old Trafford between the Champions of England &…

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Danger for Manchester United after home draw with Porto, Liverpool takeover imminent, Southampton face uncertain future, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 21 2012

Today’s my birthday (I won’t tell you how old I am), but that doesn’t mean that I’m skipping out on keeping you updated with the headlines from yesterday and today.

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Manchester United 2-2 Porto – UEFA Champions League – 7 April 2009 – Live Blog

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 9 2009

Manchester United (Rooney 15′, Tevez 85′) 2-2 Porto (Rodriguez 4′, Mariano 89′) Stadium: Old Trafford, England Competition: UEFA Champions League, Quarterfinals, Leg #1 Date: 7 April 2009 Kickoff: 19:45 GMT,…

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Saints Pray For Divine Intervention

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 8 2009

When Lord Mawhinney last week voiced his fears that a big name club could go out of business if football’s worst excesses weren’t reigned in he could have hardly asked…

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