Charlie Rhodes
Sports Editor
Fabio Capello, his Future Mountains of Cash, and Possible Additions to His Backroom Staff
The official appoitment of Fabio Capello as England manager is making a lot of ink flow in the British press these days (especially the official “unveiling” & associated press conference,…
La Liga Week 16: Barcelona win away but lose Messi for Real Madrid game
Barcelona earned only their second away win of the season by beating Valencia 0-3 thanks to an inspired Samuel Eto’o, scorer of two goals. Barça’s joy was diminished by an…
Liverpool 0—1 Manchester United; Arsenal 1—0 Chelsea — Grand Slam Sunday Review
Not since Neville Chamberlain stood on that plane back in the 30s waving the white paper has someone been more wrong than I was when I wrote my preview article….
AC Milan on Top of the World, Boca Juniors is Defeated (Club World Cup 2007 FINAL)
All hail AC Milan!! For the 4th time in their club history, the Rossoneri have climbed on top of the world. And it doesn’t matter if the cup is called…
Weekend Preview: Bow Down To Happy Gilmore
I’m all for good-natured banter at a football match, but supporters are beginning to overstep the line. Harry Redknapp commands respect from all the major players in the game, such…
The Sad State Of English Football
Ironic. It is so ironic that England have to turn to an Italian to coach their national team. Did they not proclaim themselves to have the best league in the…
Fabio Capello’s Backroom Staff for England
Fabio Capello has a quartet to assist him in his new role as England manager. Let’s take a look at his team: .
Fabio Capello: New England Manager
On Thursday, 13 December, Fabio Capello, 61, was appointed by the FA as the next manager of England. Terms of his contract will be £4m a year after taxes for…
AC Milan Defeat Urawa Reds, and Qualify for the Final vs. Boca Juniors (FIFA Club World Cup 2007)
“Boca here we come”. Kaká’s indirect message to the Argentine rivals of Boca Juniors should be quite clear, after a night of top-class performance from the Brazilian AC milan star….
Liverpool vs. Manchester United; Arsenal vs. Chelsea – 3 Days to Grand Slam Sunday
It’s a big moment once again for the EPL ‘Big 4’ this week-end. Quick summary then…
Champions League Matchday 6, Serie A Teams: Man Utd Tie Roma to 1-1 Draw, the Milan Teams Finish with Wins, Lazio Eliminated
Matchday 6 of the UEFA Champions League wrapped up this week, in an atmosphere of semi-indifference for 3 of the 4 Serie A teams still in contention. Indeed, with AC…
Liverpool v Manchester United, Arsenal v Chelsea – 6 days to Grand Slam Sunday
So next Sunday sees 2 pivotal games played in the EPL, Liverpool host Manchester United — which is always a little bit tasty — and Chelsea travel to the Emirates…
Jose Mourinho For AC Milan?
The footballing merry-go-round appears to be in full swing and all the circus seems to have one man at the centre: one Jose Mourinho. Since his departure by mutual assent…
La Liga week 15: Narrow wins for Real Madrid and Barçelona
Real Madrid maintain their four point advantage at the top of the Spanish league thanks to a Ruud van Nistlerooy cracker which was enough to earn them three points against…
Pompey’s Miracle “Ionized Shirt” Technology: Scientific Breakthrough or Futuristic Doping?
Steroids, miracle remedies and performance pills begone! The latest innovation in the doping technology (even though it remains perfectly legal, for now) are “ionized shirts”. Developed by New Zealand kit…