Charlie Rhodes
Sports Editor
Are MLS and the Fans Overreacting Over Cuauhtemoc Blanco’s ‘Pitch Rage?’
Charlie Rhodes • Apr 5 2023Within the last week, the roar around the Chicago Fire’s Cuauhtemoc Blanco and D.C. United’s Clyde Simms incident has swelled and is finally subsiding. For those who have yet to…
Transfer Rumors (12 July 08): United make Berbatov bid, Arsenal officially tie up Nasri, two out, one in at Liverpool, and more
Charlie Rhodes • Feb 22 2012There’s not a great deal of actual speculation in today’s roundup, as there are several signings to report, and there are a few more that are set to be finalized…
Slavery in Soccer? I Don’t Think So
Charlie Rhodes • Jan 9 2022It’s amusing how the term “slavery” gets thrown around these days. In November of 2003, Rasheed Wallace compared the NBA’s Zero-Tolerance policy concerning arguing with referees to slavery. “That’s retarded,”…
Gato, the next Superstar?
Charlie Rhodes • Aug 4 2022Every now and again a player appears on the horizon and you think ‘this could be the one’. A few years ago me and my colleague were in Brazil watching…
What Are They Doing?
Charlie Rhodes • Feb 20 2012Oliver Fowler takes a quick snapshot of what footballers are doing this summer. Take a look for yourself:
Chris Eagles The Latest To Leave The United Nest
Charlie Rhodes • Feb 22 2012April 28th 2007, 1.50pm Manchester United started the day 3 points ahead of Chelsea at the top of the table, but now are 2-0 down at Goodison Park, whilst Chelsea…
Flattered to Deceive – How Footballers Cheat On Their Fans
Charlie Rhodes • Feb 20 2012Flattered. That is the worst word in football. If you support a team, you will know this word — it is a heart breaker. It is football-speak for ‘I’ve been…
Football kits and a lack of club identity
Charlie Rhodes • Nov 15 2011A club’s colours and kit are a fundamental part of their tradition and heritage; indeed many would recognise a team because of their uniform before their badge. Take my side,…
Eto’o, Ronaldinho and Deco – Chelsea’s Advantage Over United?
Charlie Rhodes • Aug 5 2022Despite reports yesterday claiming Manchester City were still hopeful of signing Ronaldinho this summer, it appears as though the Brazilian’s heart is set on Chelsea, to team up with the…
Why Euro 2008 may just be the best thing to happen to English football
Charlie Rhodes • May 13 2023When it comes to the annals of English football history, it’s unlikely Steve McClaren’s tenure in the hotseat will get a particularly favourable write-up. Somewhat tactically naive, unable to motivate…
Euro 2008 Review
Charlie Rhodes • Jan 9 2022The show’s over folks, we can all get back to work. If you’ve missed anything, here’s a quick recap of our Euro 2008 coverage:
The Euro 2008 Best XI
Charlie Rhodes • Aug 4 2022It’s that time when we have to look at the performances of of all the players in Euro 2008 and select our team of the tournament. I know it’s subjective,…
English Premier League players at Euro 2008 – how did they do?
Charlie Rhodes • Aug 4 2022Thanks to everyone who pointed out the players I had missed out. I apologise for not including everyone. I’ve added a few, but I’m not claiming this to be a…
The Euro 2008 Soccerlens Awards
Charlie Rhodes • Aug 4 2022With Euro 2008 all over and the winners Spain still celebrating their great success and the losers Germany still licking their wounds, I thought I would take a hopefully ‘light…
Euro 2008 in Quotes
Charlie Rhodes • Aug 4 2022If you didn’t see all of the Euro 2008 tournament then you can get a decent picture of what it was like by looking at some of the quotes made…