Articles By Charlie Rhodes (31339)

The rise and rise of Jordan Henderson

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 7 2013

Jordan Henderson is finally showing his true worth for Liverpool. The youngster, who joined from Sunderland, was immensely talented but people have often treated him as a scapegoat up until…

Jordan Henderson

Gareth Bale enters a familiar warzone at Madrid following Ozil’s Arsenal move

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 4 2022

When Claude Makelele departed the Spanish capital way back in 2003, he did so amidst a cacophony of flabbergasted cries from the famous Galácticos themselves. French legend, and now club…

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Liverpool’s Future Captain?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 7 2013

Steven Gerrard has been Liverpool’s leader since 2003, when he took over from Sami Hypia. Almost ten years as the captain, he is on the back end of his career….

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Transfer activity shows power shift from Spain to England

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 6 2013

With the transfer window now closed the Premier League sits in a stronger position than when it opened this summer, while La Liga is left with some ghostly vacancies having…

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City defender Demichelis out for six weeks with injury

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 6 2013

Manuel Pellegrini has been handed the crude test now. The Chilean, who claimed that City have the better squad will have to find a way to deal with so many…

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Liverpool can challenge for the Premier League title

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 6 2013

Optimism is high around Anfield after Liverpool started the season brightly, winning three matches in a row and occupying the top position of the Premier League. On top of it,…

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Chelsea’s Thibaut Courtois targeted by Barcelona – Daily News Report

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 5 2013

Spanish champions Barcelona have set their sights on Atletico Madrid’s on-loan goalkeeper from Chelsea, Thibaut Courtois and are looking to replace Victor Valdes with the young Belgian. The 21-year-old joined Chelsea in…

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In England’s Defense…

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 5 2013

Central defence is a burden on this current England squad and for coach Roy Hodgson, filling the gaping hole between ‘old’ and ‘new’ is vital. Out the retirement door went…

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Navas: Casillas Would Be A Good Fit For Manchester City

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 5 2013

Manchester City goal keeper Joe Hart has come under some criticisms after his recent string of poor performances. The 26-year-old made a blunder against Scotland when representing England while he…

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Are Everton now a stronger team after Fellaini’s departure?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 5 2021

Usually the Blue half of the Merseyside remains quieter than other top ten clubs in the transfer window. However, this season it has been different. While Liverpool with more financial…

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Luis Suarez Drifting Wide will Only Benefit Liverpool

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 5 2013

Liverpool have started their season brilliantly. Sitting comfortably on top of the league, they have registered three wins in a row, including a morale boosting victory against arch-rivals Manchester United…

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As Sturridge moves centre stage, will Suarez be just a side show?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 5 2013

Imagine going on holiday from your office, and returning to find someone sitting at your desk. It’s the desk you always sit at; the one by the window with a…

Daniel Sturridge celebrates scoring against rivals Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday

England v Moldova preview: injuries can’t stop England

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 4 2013

Ion Caras brings his Moldova squad to Wembley on Friday for a World Cup Qualifier. Second from bottom in Group H and ranked 123rd in the world rankings, the visitors…

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Olivier Giroud under pressure at Arsenal after Mesut Ozil’s dramatic transfer

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 4 2022

Arsenal’s record-breaking capture of German attacking midfielder, Mesut Ozil, has lifted spirits and anticipation in and around the Emirates Stadium to unfamiliar heights. Gunners fans are just itching to see…

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Angry Ronaldo joins Ramos and Co in slamming Madrid for offloading Ozil to Arsenal

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 9 2013

Gareth Bale has got a tough job on his hands. Not only the record signing of Real Madrid will have to emulate and perhaps better the performances and influence of…

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