Charlie Rhodes
Sports Editor
Manchester United: Are these kids really good enough?
Charlie Rhodes • Apr 12 2023A lot has been made off Sir Alex’s comment that he is happy with the current united squad and that waiting for a host of big name signings would be…
FK Rabotnicki 0-2 Liverpool
Charlie Rhodes • Jul 31 2010In front of a partisan home crowd in Skopje, Liverpool eased to a comfortable win in their Europa League third qualifying round first leg match, courtesy of a double strike…
Real Madrid sign VfB Stuttgart midfielder Sami Khedira
Charlie Rhodes • Jul 30 2010Real Madrid have completed the signing of VfB Stuttgart midfielder Sami Khedira for an undisclosed fee. The 23-year-old, who was a breakout performer at the World Cup, has penned a…
Veteran defender Marquez set for Barcelona exit, move to MLS imminent?
Charlie Rhodes • Jul 30 2010As expected, defender Rafael Marquez is on the verge of leaving Barcelona after seven seasons at the club. Recently, the Mexico international has been linked with a move to Major…
American star Landon Donovan interested in Everton return
Charlie Rhodes • Jul 30 2010American star Landon Donovan has stated his desire to return to Everton after last season’s successful loan spell with the Toffees. The 28-year-old forward spent two months on loan at…
Bristol City pull summer stunner by signing free agent keeper James
Charlie Rhodes • Jul 30 2010Championship side Bristol City have pulled off one of the coups of the transfer season thus far, landing free agent keeper David James. The England international had been the subject…
Manchester City – The Real Deal
Charlie Rhodes • Jul 30 2010Having looked at the teams who finished in the top seven in the Premier League last season, there is one that for me stands out due to the strength in…
How can Arsenal end their long trophy drought this season?
Charlie Rhodes • Jul 30 2010Heading into the new season, it is becoming a distant memory the last time that Arsenal fans celebrated their team winning silverware. You have to go all the way back…
Time To Say Goodbye – But Welcome To Manchester, Chicharito!
Charlie Rhodes • Jul 30 2010After Friday’s night friendly game between Chivas Guadalajara and Manchester United, Javier Hernandez will have left Mexico behind him to embark on the universal footballing dream – to achieve in…
Transfer Rumors: Manchester United eye Danish keeper Lindegaard
Charlie Rhodes • Jul 30 2010England United Eye Danish Keeper As reported here earlier, Manchester United are interested in Danish keeper Anders Lindegaard, who plays for Norwegian side Aalesunds FK. (Sky Sports) Analysis: Well, I…
Mourinho had Barcelona in his heart, 10 years later he begins his Real Madrid quest
Charlie Rhodes • Nov 26 2010Follow the latest news and updates on El Clasico here. Jose Mourinho: “Today, tomorrow, and always, I have Barcelona in my heart.” A decade later the ‘special one’ begins his…
Cristiano Ronaldo Wants Number 7 Shirt
Charlie Rhodes • Jul 30 2010The Real Madrid superstar has revealed that he intends to wear the number 7 shirt come next season, now that the player that once represented the number has left. Raul,…
Mark Hughes move to Fulham; possible mistake?
Charlie Rhodes • Jul 30 2010So, Mark Hughes has returned from his premature managerial wilderness to take over from Roy Hodgson at Fulham. If this career move had happened eighteen months ago, it would not…
A Footballer’s Weapon of Choice
Charlie Rhodes • Jul 29 2010This week ‘professional footballer’ Gavin Grant (…yeah, I didn’t have a clue who either) was sentenced to life imprisonment for the shooting and killing of Leon Labastide. You can’t help…
Manchester United interested in Danish keeper Lindegaard
Charlie Rhodes • Jul 29 2010Manchester United have a concrete interest in Aalesunds FK’s Danish keeper Anders Lindegaard, according to the Norwegian club’s director. The 26-year-old Lindegaard moved from Danish side Odense last year, and…