Charlie Rhodes
Sports Editor
Wayne Rooney could be made new United captain before the end of the season
Manchester United are reportedly set on naming Wayne Rooney as the new club captain, and could promote the England man to top dog even before the end of the season….

Ferguson covers Moyes’ back in Manchester United’s boardroom
Sir Alex Ferguson was recently spotted at the Oscars ceremony in America. The crueller elements of the press may have suggested that he wanted to be in the company of…
Cole, Baines or Shaw? When England travel to Brazil, who will be ‘left back’ at home?
It’s always being described as a’ nice problem’ to have; too many players competing for the same position, each with different arguments in their favour. For England manager Roy Hodgson,…
Can West Brom Do The Double Over Man United?
West Bromwich Albion face Manchester United in the league next as they battle against relegation and they will be hoping for the same result at Old Trafford. The fans will…

Arsenal to tie up Ramsey in new five-year deal
On the back of renewed contracts for centre back Per Mertesacker and midfielder Thomas Rosicky, Gooners everywhere will be cheered by the news that Aaron Ramsey seems poised to pen…
Chelsea fans’ favourite to be £25m target for Barcelona
The news emanating from Barcelona that iconic centre back and inspirational leader Carles Puyol is set to leave the club at the end of the season is likely to produce…

Preseason Exposes Timbers’ Tactical Flaws
When the Timbers jetted back from sunny Arizona about a month ago, they were met with an Oregon snowstorm the likes of which we haven’t seen since the team moved…

Five players Liverpool must sell in the summer
Liverpool are just Red-hot at the moment, with their progress this season the subject of much admiration, and rightly so. Post Rafa, the club struggled to find an identity to…

PHOTO: Chelsea’s Marco van Ginkel back in full training
Chelsea midfielder Marco van Ginkel has resumed full training after spending six months on the sidelines following knee surgery. The Dutchman suffered anterior cruciate ligament damage during the Capital One…

Aaron Ramsey set to sign a new five-year-contract at Arsenal
Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey is set to sign an improved five-year-contract with the club. According to The Guardian, the Wales international has already agreed a deal worth in excess of £100,000…

“We’re not the biggest favourites” – Chelsea star plays down title chances
Chelsea are top of the Barclays Premier League table, four points clear of their nearest rivals with 10 games left to go, but goal keeper Petr Cech has said the…

Friendly internationals: The bane of a club manager’s life
If nothing else, then be sure of this, sometime between now and the weekend, at least one Premier League manager will be declaring his rage at meaningless international friendlies as…

Liverpool linked with audacious swoop for Chelsea defender
Liverpool have been linked with a shock move for out-of-favour Chelsea defender Ashley Cole, with Brendan Rodgers looking to strengthen the Liverpool defence this summer. Cole, 33, has dropped behind…

Liverpool: Did Luis Suarez ever want to go to Arsenal?
Back in the summer, Arsenal were the subject of ridicule following the infamous £40m + £1 offer made for Liverpool’s Luis Suarez. Arsenal were clearly under the impression that any…

Juan Mata: Man Utd will challenge for title next season
Juan Mata believes that Manchester United can fight for all possible trophies next season, despite enduring a poor first season under David Moyes. The Red Devils are struggling badly this…
