Articles By Charlie Rhodes (38139)

Umbro GT – Go Faster – Football Boots

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 14 2022

Umbro have been impressing this season in more way than one. First, they have been producing some excellent football shirts for top clubs in the Premier League, including the Manchester…

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United’s Greek Tragedy

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 26 2010

The Dundee United squad that travelled to Athens today have yet to receive confirmation of where their Europa League game, scheduled for tomorrow night, will take place. The Olympic Stadium,…

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Manchester United weighing up move for longtime target Defour

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 25 2010

Manchester United are considering a move for Standard Liege midfielder Steven Defour, according to Sky Sports. The 22-year-old has been a target for United for some time, and after Defour…

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Liverpool closing in on deal for Fulham left back Konchesky

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 25 2010

Liverpool are nearing a deal for Fulham left back Paul Konchesky, according to Sky Sports. Daniel Agger started at left back for Liverpool against Arsenal and Manchester City, while Fabio…

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Manchester City’s Robinho turns down Fenerbahce move

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 25 2010

Manchester City forward Robinho has turned down a move to Turkey, but the Brazil star says that he has options in Italy and Spain. Besiktas were said to have tabled…

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The Sun Reach A New Low In Football Journalism

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 25 2010

When you think about, and I mean really think about it, I mean take in everyone you come across on a day-to-day basis, an overwhelming number of British human beings…

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Barcelona to up bid for wantaway Liverpool midfielder Mascherano

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 25 2010

According to the Guardian, Barcelona were last night preparing an improved bid in an attempt to land Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano. Barcelona made an initial bid of 15m euros plus…

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The Chelsea Juggernaut rolls on

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 25 2010

Two games played. Two games won. 12 goals scored. Fine, they only beat West Brom and Wigan (two favorites for the drop) but they didn’t even get into second gear to…

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Transfer Rumors: Tottenham in talks for Lassana Diarra

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 25 2010

England Tottenham In Diarra Talks As reported here, Tottenham have been in talks over a move to land former Chelsea, Arsenal, and Portsmouth midfielder Lassana Diarra, who could be surplus…

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Third-Party Player Ownership – A Necessary Evil

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 25 2010

European soccer differs from major professional sports in North America in many ways, but one of the most significant is the way in which players move about from team to…

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Champions League Final comebacks: 1999 United-Bayern vs 2005 Milan-Liverpool

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 23 2010

Whenever someone thinks about the Champion League they almost immediately think about either the 1999 Champions League final between Manchester United and Bayern Munich in Barcelona, or the 2005 final…

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City Will Challenge For the Title

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 25 2010

Just Ignore the Critics Writers ought to stop undermining Manchester City and seriously look into the Eastlands’ club’s title challenge. City have pretty much everything they need to be able…

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Nani misses a penalty and here we go again

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 5 2023

Following his missed penalty, and in predictable fashion, Nani is being slated by a select few of the Manchester United supporters, but these type of antics not only get old…

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Placement Of A Penalty

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 10 2023

Much is being made about Manchester United’s missed penalty in the 2-2 draw against Fulham, so where should have Nani placed his kick? This question has very simple, obvious answer…

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Man City Are Ruining Everything For Everyone, Even Real Madrid

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 24 2010

When Real Madrid, a bastion for unabashed, unfocused hyper-spending in the modern game, can’t keep up with the competition anymore then you know something’s going slightly awry. Real coach Jose…

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