Articles By Charlie Rhodes (38036)

Transfer Rumors (30 Dec 08): Ben Arfa for Chelsea, Ivanovic and Malouda for Juve, Defoe prefers Spurs, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 31 2008

There’s a great deal of transfer news and rumors to report on as we move one day closer to the opening of the January transfer window.

Sportslens logo

The Best Goalkeepers of 2008

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 1 2009

With the holiday’s over, and the New Year upon us. We at Soccerlens want to provide you, the readers, with the top Goalkeepers of 2008. Without further delay, here you…

Sportslens logo

Response To Ronaldo’s Strangling Is Embarrassing

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 5 2009

Whilst writing for my United-focused blog, I have come under some criticism for my rather harsh appraisals of Cristiano Ronaldo. I don’t need to get down to the ins and…

Sportslens logo

Will Wigan star Valencia get dream Real move?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 30 2008

According to the agent of in-demand Wigan star Antonio Valencia, a move to Real Madrid would ‘be a dream’ for the Ecuadorian winger.

Sportslens logo

Everton not looking to sell Manchester City targets

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 30 2008

According to the Guardian, Everton have given Manchester City a hands-off warning in regards to Mikel Arteta and Joleon Lescott.

Sportslens logo

Juventus interested in Chelsea duo

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 30 2008

Juventus are considering moves for a couple of Chelsea players, according to the Daily Mail.

Sportslens logo

Chelsea set to bid for Marseille star Ben Arfa?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 22 2012

According to the Daily Mirror, Chelsea are planning to make a £10m+ move for Marseille star Hatem Ben Arfa.

Sportslens logo

Tottenham rebuffed in Bellamy chase but hopeful over Given deal

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 30 2008

It appears that any efforts to pry Craig Bellamy away from West Ham in January are going to be futile. West Ham, despite their financial straits, rejected Tottenham’s initial £6m…

Sportslens logo

Defoe prefers Tottenham return over Villa move

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 30 2008

Yesterday, I reported that Aston Villa were making a £16m offer for Portsmouth striker Jermain Defoe. Since then, Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill has denied making any such move, and…

Sportslens logo

Droylsden v Chesterfield: The strangest cup-tie of the year

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 30 2008

Non-league Droylsden’s FA Cup dream appears to be over after the club were thrown out of the competition for fielding an ineligible player in their 2-1 defeat of League Two…

Sportslens logo

L’Équipe’s All-Star Best XI of 2008

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 10 2023

It’s that time of the year again. With the days fast approaching December 31, awards for the “Best XI” of 2008 are being handed left and right. Even Soccerlens jumped…

Sportslens logo

Transfer Rumors (29 Dec 08): AC Milan to make Agger bid, Villa line up Defoe, Real end Young pursuit, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 30 2008

We’re only a few days away from the start of a new year and the opening of the winter transfer window. I know, it’s exciting, right? A few high-profile deals…

Sportslens logo

Arsene looking to Newcastle trio to bolster Arsenal?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 29 2012

Arsenal could make a triple raid of Newcastle in January, according to a weekend report by the News of the World.

Sportslens logo

Real end pursuit of £30m Villa star Young – for now

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 29 2008

Real Madrid won’t be making a move for Aston Villa star Ashley Young in the January transfer window, after being told that the 23-year-old attacker will cost them £30m.

Sportslens logo

West Ham reject Manchester City’s bid for duo

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 29 2008

According to the Daily Mail, Manchester City have had bids for Craig Bellamy and Scott Parker rejected by West Ham.

Sportslens logo
Arrow to top