Charlie Rhodes
Sports Editor
NYRB v. Seattle: The Post Mortem
Charlie Rhodes • Mar 20 2009I’ll be brutally honest: this was probably one of the worst NYRB performances I’ve ever seen. No heart and no real interest from the first whistle. Three-nil was a flattering…
Chris Kirkland is the answer to England’s No. 1 question
Charlie Rhodes • Mar 20 2009Titus Bramble should be given a place in the next England squad. Those were the bold words of Wigan keeper Chris Kirkland following his team’s weekend victory against Sunderland. An…
Liverpool v Chelsea – Deja Vu all over again
Charlie Rhodes • Mar 20 2009You could almost see it coming. Of course the Champions League draw was simply filled with teams who evoked memories of glorious encounters from days gone by. Whether it was…
2008-2009 Champions League & UEFA Cup Quarter/Semi-Finals Draw – LIVEBLOG
Charlie Rhodes • Apr 10 2023This article refers to an earlier version of the Champions League and the UEFA Cup draw. Go to the latest Champions League draw and the latest Europa League draw article….
Fulham v Manchester United Preview – Saturday 21st March 2009 – Premier League
Charlie Rhodes • Dec 19 2009Get the latest Fulham v Manchester United report. Fulham v Manchester United Saturday 21 March 2009, Craven Cottage Kickoff: 15:00 Fulham Fulham FC defeated Bolton Wanderers 3-1 away in their…
Newcastle v Arsenal Preview – Saturday 21st March 2009 – Premier League
Charlie Rhodes • Dec 7 2021Newcastle vs Arsenal Saturday 21 March 2009, St James’ Park Kickoff: 17:30 Newcastle Newcastle United drew 1-1 with Hull away in their last league outing, their fourth straight…
Tottenham v Chelsea Preview – Saturday 21st March 2009 – Premier League
Charlie Rhodes • Dec 7 2021Tottenham vs Chelsea Saturday 21 March 2009, White Hart Lane Kickoff: 15:00 Tottenham Tottenham Hotspur beat Aston Villa 2-1 away in their last league outing, the Spurs’ fifth successive…
Liverpool v Aston Villa Preview – Sunday 22nd March 2009 – Premier League
Charlie Rhodes • Dec 9 2021Liverpool vs Aston Villa Sunday 22 March 2009, Anfield Kickoff: 16:00 Liverpool Liverpool defeated Manchester United 4-1 away in their last league outing, The Reds’ second straight league…
That’s No Ordinary Rabbit
Charlie Rhodes • Mar 20 2009Germany coach Joachim Loew has criticised the lack of speed in the Bundesliga compared to the Premier League. Loew is concerned the lack of speed and sharpness in Germany’s top…
Liverpool to beat Aston Villa – they haven’t won in March since 2006!
Charlie Rhodes • Mar 20 2009On Sunday, 22 March, Aston Villa travel to Liverpool to take on the Reds. Manager Martin O’Neill has not won a Premier League match in March as Villa’s manager. His…
Promotion/Relegation for Major League Soccer?, Top 10 Divers in Football, Cesc Spit Row Continues, and more
Charlie Rhodes • Mar 6 2012While you try to find a way to join the club and sue West Ham, catch up on what else you may have missed on Wednesday.
20 Most Bizarre Incidents Ever in Football
Charlie Rhodes • Jan 10 2022Football can be a funny old game. Just when you think you have seen everything another moment comes along that makes you shake your head in disbelief. These may not…
Rafael Benitez is king of Anfield till 2014 – but will Liverpool sign the right players?
Charlie Rhodes • Mar 20 2009So finally it has been confirmed. Rafa Benitez will stay at Liverpool for another five years after he agreed a contract extension that will keep him at Anfield until at…
Do we really need a European League?
Charlie Rhodes • Aug 16 2012I spend pretty much all my free time scouring around football websites (yep, I’m cool) and the other day I saw an article with an interview with Michel Platini talking…
Torres and Vidic provide us with a sub-plot of epic proportions
Charlie Rhodes • Mar 18 2009Amidst what was an intriguing encounter between two of Britain’s most illustrious clubs, another battle was unfolding, that equally intriguing, and equally integral to the outcome. Many believed that the…