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Chelsea: Mourinho hints move for Radamel Falcao

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 24 2014

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has dropped a huge hint recently about his transfer policy for the summer hinting that Colombia international Radamel Falcao is in his sights. The 28-year-old was…

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Mourinho: John Terry, Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole set for new Chelsea deals

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 24 2014

Blues boss Jose Mourinho has revealed that Chelsea trio Frank Lampard, John Terry and Ashley Cole ‘probably will’ be offered new contracts at the end of the season, if they…

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John Obi Mikel has plenty of miles left on his clock at Chelsea yet

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 24 2014

To say it was a transfer mired in controversy is probably understating the convoluted process by which John Obi Mikel ended up at Stamford Bridge, finally signing for Chelsea after…

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The shadow of van Gaal continues to haunt Tim Sherwood at Tottenham

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 24 2014

After a disappointing and dispiriting defeat to Norwich City at the weekend, Spurs’ manager Tim Sherwood will not be comforted by the returning rumours linking Holland national coach Louis van…

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Mata: Wayne Rooney is a model player at Manchester United

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 24 2014

Juan Mata, the new record signing of Manchester United, will miss the Champions League action tomorrow. The Spaniard is cup-tied having already paid for Chelsea before in this competition. Manchester…

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A hat-trick of misses for Mesut Ozil

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 24 2014

But it’s (probably) all in the eyes For the second time in the Champions League this season Mesut Ozil failed to score from the penalty spot, making it a hat-trick…

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Manchester United should beware of Greeks apparently bearing gifts

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 24 2014

It’s a caution that relates to the gift of a wooden horse to the besieged Trojans of Homeric fame that eventually led to their downfall. Manchester United visit Athens this…

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Chelsea: Why you sold Daniel Sturridge to Liverpool?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 24 2014

Even at the time, it seemed like an odd bit of business. Liverpool under new manager Brendan Rodgers were beginning to gain a bit of momentum as the Northern irishman…

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Possible Chelsea Starting Line-Up Against Galatasaray

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 26 2014

Chelsea will take on Turkish giants Galatasaray in the Champions League round of 16 knock-out tie on Wednesday at Istanbul. The much hype surrounding this match is the return of…

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Possible Manchester United Starting Line-Up Against Olympiakos

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 24 2014

Manchester United’s Premier League campaign this season has left worrying remarks among the fans, but their European journey thus far has been terrific. Crucial for them now is to carry…

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Liverpool: Twitter reacts to Sturridge’s performance – “Thanks Chelsea”

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 24 2014

He simply can’t stop scoring at the moment, can he? With a better goal per minute ratio, this guy stands ahead of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Daniel Sturridge is…

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Tottenham Eye Move for £16m Liverpool target

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 24 2014

Liverpool were so close in landing him on the transfer day. Yet, they were so far. Reports emerged that the player had undergone medical, yet there was no deal signed….

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Is Juan Antonio Pizzi The Right Man To Restore Valencia’s Glory?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 23 2014

Five head coaches in a little over a year time is the kind of reality the Spanish football giants of Valencia CF have been facing lately. This season started with…

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Chelsea: Twitter reacts to John Terry’s late winner vs Everton

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 13 2021

Chelsea beat Everton 1-0 at Stamford Bridge today, with John Terry’s goal right at the death keeping the Blues just ahead of Arsenal and Manchester City in the race for…

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Wayne Rooney’s New Contract: A Bittersweet Symphony For Manchester United

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 22 2014

Late into Friday evening, pen was finally put to paper as Wayne Rooney committed his long term future to Manchester United. Even as the ink began to dry on what…

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