Articles By Charlie Rhodes (31340)

“Kakà resta al Milan.” Silvio Berlusconi Tells the World that Ricky Said No to City

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 5 2023

Ricardo Kakà said no to Manchester City. Incredibly, and it is important to note that AC Milan accepted the transfer request for a little less than 130 million euros according…

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Manchester City Close On More New Signings, Martin Tyler Interview, Spoils Shared in the Merseyside Derby, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 5 2023

If you thought that Manchester City bidding £108m for Kaka was silly money, then speculation linking them to a £15m move for Chelsea defender Alex should have you in stitches….

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Liverpool 1-1 Everton – English Premier League – 19 January 2009 – Live Blog

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 5 2010

This match refers to an older game. Get the latest Liverpool-Everton game details here. Liverpool (Gerrard 68′) 1-1 Everton (Cahill 87′) Stadium: Anfield Stadium, England Competition: English Premier League Date:…

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Transfer Rumors (19 Jan 09): Manchester City close on Bellamy and de Jong, Wigan’s Palacios turns down Tottenham, Liverpool eye Sevilla defender, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 19 2009

Even without much to report on in the Kaka-Manchester City situation (besides more people weighing in with opinions, talks of meetings between the Kaka camp and AC Milan, and possible…

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Best team on earth? Barca are on a different planet!

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 21 2009

It was a moment which summed up the night, hell, the season. Xavi Hernandez, surely the best midfield player on the planet at this moment in time, drifting effortlessly into…

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Rangers FC: If The Price Is Right

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 8 2023

There is a saying within comedy circles that “timing is everything”. However for us forlorn Bears there seems to nothing comical about events at our club. The feeling is now…

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Neil Lennon: Street Fighting Man

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 8 2023

We learnt a lot about the recent attack on Neil Lennon during the court case this week. It turns out that he wasn’t jumped from behind after all. His attackers…

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Why Glasgow Rangers and Scotland’s Kirk Broadfoot Deserves Respect

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 8 2023

Let’s face it, Rangers fans couldn’t agree on the colour of s***e these days (no, it is not green, not in this context anyway). I’m also wondering if some of…

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The Bottom of the Premier League is no place to be!

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 16 2012

The title race between Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea may be what everyone is talking about but the pressure at the top doesn’t compare with what those at the bottom…

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EPL Title Hopefuls Leave It Late, Abramovich Doesn’t Want to Sell Chelsea

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 5 2023

It seems that all of the Premier League title chasers who took the pitch on Saturday set their alarm clocks a little later, because they all left it late in…

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Transfer Rumors (18 Jan 09): Real Madrid to steal in for Kaka?, Arshavin to Arsenal for £15m+, Manchester United to sign Wigan’s Valencia in the summer, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 18 2009

Sunday is normally one of the slower days when it comes to transfer news and rumors, and while it’s not coming thick and fast today, there’s still plenty to talk…

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Transfer Rumors (17 Jan 09): Manchester City plot move for Chelsea’s Terry, Manchester United to hijack Tottenham’s move for Wigan’s Palacios, Real Madrid warned off move for Aston Villa’s Young, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 17 2009

With the focus on football today, it’s a relatively slow day in transfer news and rumors, but I’ve managed to scrounge up many of the day’s best bits, including the…

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Rafa’s Cracking Up…

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 5 2023

The title race looked like it was over by Christmas with Newcastle steaming away in the first half of the season. King Kevin Keegan was taking the Geordies to new…

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The French Revolution: Will Lyon Finally Be Caught This Season?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 21 2012

Ladies and Gentlemen, hold on to your hats! With Yoann Gourcuff at the helm, the Ligue 1 title race is shaping up to be the most interesting in years. Can…

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The £243m Man, More on Masal, Calderon Steps Down at Real, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 10 2022

Apologies for the Friday roundup being a little later than usual, but I spent much of the day trying to research my ancestors and see if I have any super…

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