Articles By Charlie Rhodes (38139)

We Are Evra-So van der Sar-ry

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 19 2011

Sir Alex Ferguson will have many fingers pointed at him for benching Wayne Rooney against West Bromwich Albion, but it was two other very experienced Manchester United players whose heads…

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Wheeler Dealer? Nah, Harry Redknapp Has One Of The Best Transfer Records In Football

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 16 2010

He might not like being called a “wheeler-dealer” but Harry Redknapp is recognised as being the best English manager in the game today. Rightly or wrongly, he has always had…

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Raise, Call, Fold: Strikers for the USA Edition

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 16 2010

Rumors in and out of the executive suites of professional and international soccer are a perpetual game of partial information.  There is usually some truth, some falsehoods, and some bluffs…

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Should negative headlines be part of the parcel?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 16 2010

On the back of Wayne Rooney’s comments again being published all over the media; should this be part of the package when any player decides to play in the Premier…

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Arsene Wenger Is A Liar And A Gentleman

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 16 2010

Reacting to the recent furore surrounding Wayne Rooney‘s phantom ankle injury, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted to a recurring personality trait that many have vehemently accused him of since…

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Barcelona vs Valencia: Have the tides turned away from Nou Camp?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 15 2010

Valencia after five wins in their first six games under coach Unai Emery, sit at the top spot in La Liga. Barcelona on the other hand, started off on a less than impressive pace, dropping five points so far and sitting at fourth in the league.

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Beliefs and youth – Barcelona has the perfect blend

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 16 2010

Barcelona has installed a piece of artillery into their maroon/navy armour which is basking in the Catalan sun day in day out – the belief in youth. The club continue…

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Let’s Get Behind Wayne!

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 19 2011

Since Wayne Rooney scored that goal as a freshly faced 16 year old way back in October 2002 that ended Arsenal’s 30 game unbeaten run and alert the world that…

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Fergie Time: Did you know Liverpool had a football match this weekend?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 12 2022

Welcome to Fergie Time, a new roundup/newsletter type deal that delivers news, opinion and links directly to your screen, plus made-up quotes, knee-jerk reactions and awards that don’t really exist….

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Liverpool’s Melodrama Is Just The Tip Of The Dog Turd

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 16 2010

Whereas I have to admit that Liverpool’s ongoing takeover saga has provided good copy since their boardroom civil war broke out nine days ago, it’s probably fairly safe to say…

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Fantasy Football: Nani and Drogba are the most generous players in the Premier League

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 15 2010

The international break is over and so both the Premier League and the Soccerlens Fantasy Football Game return to action this weekend. I’m on a roll, having won $25 prize…

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3 UP FRONT: Studs Up’s Chris Toy, Rooney’s United future and England post-mortem

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 12 2022

The Three Up Front podcast is back for another belting half hour of football chat so make sure you tune in… First up the boys take a look at the…

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The Mysterious Avram Grant

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 11 2023

He wins and he’s slated. He loses and he’s feted. I don’t get Avram Grant. It all began when his buddy decided to give him a job. Fortunately for Avram,…

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Liverpool performances debilitated by boardroom disease

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 15 2010

Whilst the fight for control of Liverpool continues, it is no wonder that their performances on the park suffer. Boardroom disease has contributed to deterioration and the loss of Premier League status at other clubs in the past; Liverpool need a swift resolution

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Cesc Fabregas: There’s interest from Madrid, but Barcelona is my target

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 15 2010

Arsenal star Cesc Fabregas claims that he still is hoping for a “dream” move to Barcelona, and reveals that there has always been interest from Real Madrid. Cesc Fabregas, captain…

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