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Manchester United’s Three Ball Training Routine

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 16 2011

Manchester United’s first team coach Rene Meulensteen developed the Three Ball Routine to increase team speed and mental awareness. Commonly used the day before a match, it’s designed to cultivate…

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West Ham snap-up Reid

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 6 2010

West Ham United have announced the signing of New Zealand international defender Winston Reid. Reid, 22, has been signed from Danish Superliga club FC Midtjylland for an undisclosed fee. He played…

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Arsenal – Have the lessons been learned?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 6 2010

Last season was a humbling experience for Arsenal fans. Cruelly hoodwinked by the cosmic beauty of their team’s play, the Gunners faithful winced painfully as their hopes were smashed to…

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Liverpool 2-0 FK Rabotnicki (agg. 4-0)

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 6 2010

A vibrant, effervescent performance last night saw Liverpool officially book their place in the play-off round of the Europa League. It must be stressed at the outset that the opposition…

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Is This Rafael’s Year?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 19 2012

Since Rafael Da Silva made his debut for Manchester United in a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford against Newcastle back in August 2008 he has been earmarked as one of…

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Kenny Huang tells Hodgson he can buy Lionel Messi

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 6 2010

Kenny Huang, a Chinese businessman, has reportedly told Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson that should the ownership bid be successful, any transfer would be possible, including Barcelona star Lionel Messi. The…

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Neymar is bringing the spectacle back for Brazil. It’s show time!

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 6 2010

In 1953 Garrincha was a 19 year-old man who signed for Rio’s top club of Botafogo FR. In his first training session Garrincha put the ball between the legs of…

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Rooney believes that Premier League is harder now

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 6 2010

Manchester United superstar Wayne Rooney believes the Premier League has never been harder to win. The Englishman believes that United will have more tough opponents to deal with than ever,…

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Play the Soccerlens Fantasy Football Game

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 17 2010

Think you know the Premier League? Of course you do. Everyone does. But now you have the chance to prove it, by playing the Soccerlens Fantasy Football Game. There are…

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Poor ownership and a mediocre season shouldn’t disfigure Liverpool’s identity

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 6 2010

Liverpool Football Club. Even just the name sends a tinkle down the spine. In what has been a turbulent twelve months for the Merseysiders with the change of management, player…

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FIFA good or bad for football?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 6 2010

FIFA seem to be able to do as they please to anyone now, when they want something they just go out and get it from all corners of the earth,…

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Getafe President Attacks His Own Fans

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 8 2021

The president of C.F. Getafe, Ángel Torres has launched a scathing attack on his own team’s fans ahead of the new La Liga season. Getafe, who have qualified for this…

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United agree loan deal with Sunderland for Welbeck

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 6 2010

Manchester United starlet Danny Welbeck is on his way to Sunderland on loan, according to Sky Sports. Welbeck, 19, came into the limelight after a special goal against Stoke City…

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Manchester City hit obstacles in talks with Balotelli, Inter

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 5 2010

Manchester City’s big-money move for Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli appears to have hit a few snags for the time being, but the two sides are set to resume talks…

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Stoke City in driver’s seat for Liverpool and West Ham target Remy?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 5 2010

Stoke City could be set to win the race for Nice striker Loic Remy, as the highly-rated Frenchman has flown in to have talks with the Potters, according to reports….

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