Charlie Rhodes
Sports Editor
Carlo Ancelotti on winning the league, Mourinho, Milan and the FA Cup final
Charlie Rhodes • Apr 5 2023In an interview with SkySport 24 that was republished in the Milan sports daily, La Gazzetta dello Sport, Carlo Ancelotti discussed winning the Premiership, a conversation between him and Jose’…
World Cup 2010 Coverage on Soccerlens
Charlie Rhodes • Jan 11 2022The 2010 World Cup is the first FIFA World Cup to be played in Africa – and the second World Cup being covered by Soccerlens. We’ve come a long way…
United and County in Cup Final Showdown
Charlie Rhodes • May 14 2010The Active Nation Scottish Cup Final will have a different feel to it this weekend, and one that is most welcome. Dundee United will take on Ross County on Saturday…
Hand of Dog, WAG’s Pies and England’s 2018 World Cup Bid
Charlie Rhodes • May 13 2010With all the (predictably) negative publicity the English media as given England’s 2018 World Cup bid, it’s good to see something creative, entertaining and fun to share come out of…
Arsene Wenger Vows To Strengthen ‘Average’ Arsenal Defense
Charlie Rhodes • May 13 2010Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has vowed to bolster his defensive ranks over the summer hiatus, after admitting that his side have been guilty of some ‘average’ defensive performances last year….
Just Who Will Buy Rangers?
Charlie Rhodes • May 13 2010The proposed takeover of one of Scotland’s great institutions has been a long drawn out affair, but appears no end is in sight. The owner Sir David Murray announced his…
Heartbreak for Fulham in Europa League final
Charlie Rhodes • May 13 2010Fulham 1-2 Atletico Madrid Fulham FC were left heartbroken as they lost the Europa League final to a late, unfortunate goal from Diego Forlan five minutes from time, in extra…
09/10 Europa League Review
Charlie Rhodes • May 24 2010It is easy to forget that this season’s Europa League was in its inaugural year. After picking up an undesirable yet understandable reputation as the Champions League ‘sinferior little brother,…
Tony Adams returns to football management outside UK
Charlie Rhodes • May 13 2010Arsenal legend Tony Adams has returned to management with Azerbaijan club Gabala FC. The 43 year old has been out of work since losing his managerial hot seat at Portsmouth…
Who is Spain’s backup for Torres and Villa?
Charlie Rhodes • Mar 1 2012Vicente Del Bosque probably had the easiest job in the world when choosing his initial strike force. Torres and Villa are two of the best on the planet, and make…
Broken Foot Puts John Terry’s World Cup In Doubt
Charlie Rhodes • May 13 2010It would appear that England centre-back John Terry has suffered the same fate that befell Wayne Rooney, Ledley King and David Beckham before him, after seeing a suspected broken metatarsal…
Random Facts About The 2009/2010 Premier League Season
Charlie Rhodes • Aug 3 2022A belated congratulations to Chelsea for winning the Premier League, but I’ve been a bit under the weather recently so I haven’t had a chance to come up with one…
09/10 Bundesliga Review
Charlie Rhodes • May 24 2010For a long time, European football fans regarded the Bundesliga as the backwater home of poor defending and psychotic goalkeepers. It was a league that lived in the shadow of…
“I have to think about my team, not myself” – Mourinho
Charlie Rhodes • May 12 2010Internazionale manager Jose Mourinho has insisted that he will make no decisions regarding his future until after the Champions League final in Madrid. The “Special One” has reiterated a number…
Fabio Capello Names His Provisional England World Cup Squad
Charlie Rhodes • May 11 2010England coach Fabio Capello has named his 30-man provisional squad for this summer’s World Cup. There are some slightly surprising inclusions, namely that of midfield pair Scott Parker and Tom…