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Louis Van Gaal claims he has ‘good relationship’ with Ryan Giggs

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Mar 6 2015

Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal has admitted that he enjoys a rosy relationship with assistant manager Ryan Giggs. The Dutch legend rejected suggestions of a rift with Giggs after…

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Deal Agreed: Chelsea beat Arsenal for Romanian defender

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Mar 6 2015

Chelsea have reportedly agreed terms to sign Romanian defender Cristian Manea. The Blues, as reported by Daily Mail, made initial moves last September to outline a deal with Manea, who…

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FA delivers verdict on Jonny Evans-Papiss Cisse spitting row

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Mar 5 2015

The Football Association has charged both Manchester United defender Jonny Evans and Newcastle United striker Papiss Cisse in the spitting row. The incident took place in the last seven minutes…

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No place for Steven Gerrard in this Liverpool side?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Mar 5 2015

Brendan Rodgers will face a dilemma when skipper Steven Gerrard returns from injury. This is Gerrard’s last season at Liverpool and naturally the temptation will be there to play him…

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Louis van Gaal gives latest injury update for United’s FA Cup clash against Arsenal

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Mar 5 2015

Louis van Gaal has confirmed Manchester United have no new injury concerns after their latest 1-0 victory over Newcastle United. Prior to the clash against the Tyneside club, the Dutchman…

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New Balance 15-16 Celtic official Kit supplier

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Mar 5 2015

New Balance and Celtic FC signed a five-year kit deal worth up to £29m over five seasons (£5.8m / season). New Balance today announces that it will be the 2015-16…

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Evans: I did not spit at Cisse

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Mar 5 2015

Manchester United defender Jonny Evans has denied spitting at Papiss Cisse during last night’s match against Newcastle. While he had little time to reflect on the incident, the United defender…

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West Ham United 0-1 Chelsea: Analysis and Major Talking Points

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Mar 5 2015

Chelsea needed all their survival instincts to be intact on Wednesday night, as they just about held on for a narrow but vitally important 1-0 win at Upton Park against…

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Not a single penny – Milan won’t pay Chelsea for Dutch midfielder

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Mar 5 2015

AC Milan reportedly are unwilling to pay a single penny for Marco van Ginkel, on loan singing from Chelsea, as injuries have curtailed the Dutch midfielder’s season so far. The 22-year-old…

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Wilkins: Falcao won’t be offered new Manchester United deal

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Mar 5 2015

Ray Wilkins says Manchester United will not be offering a new contract to make on-loan signing Radamel Falcao’s deal permanent in the summer. Since joining in the summer transfer window…

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Are Daniel Levy and Spurs guilty of two major transfer blunders?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Mar 5 2015

In August 2013, Tottenham completed the signing of Erik Lamela from Italian side AS Roma for a club record £30m fee. His debut season for Spurs saw just 17 appearances…

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From Del Piero to Totti: Roma-Juventus and Letting Go of Legends

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Mar 6 2015

There sat Francesco Totti and Daniele De Rossi on the Roma bench, a pair of anguished sons of the Eternal City. No further part would the duo play as their…

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Van Gaal hails ‘unbelievable’ Manchester United duo

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Mar 5 2015

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has praised goal keeper David de Gea “unbelievable” as the Spaniard once again impressed in the 1-0 win over Newcastle United on Wednesday night. De…

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Rodgers: Emre ‘Can’ be world class…can he?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Mar 5 2015

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is convinced that Emre Can will become a world class midfielder in future, after the German midfielder helped the reds earn a 2-0 win over Burnley at…

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Forgetting Man Utd and Liverpool: From Premier League flops to Dortmund’s unsung heroes

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Mar 4 2015

Borussia Dortmund’s domestic disaster in the first half of the Bundesliga season has been well-documented, with Jurgen Klopp’s men going from title challengers to relegation fodder in the space of…

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