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Tottenham looking to bolster their defence

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 6 2013

Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly in the market for defensive recruits after being left thin on the ground with a number of current personnel sidelined with injury. The…

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Premier League Transfer Round Up: Manchester United maverick looking to force his way out

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 6 2013

Manchester United’s unsettled striker Wayne Rooney is prepared to issue a formal transfer request in order to force through a move to Chelsea. Elsewhere, Fulham are reportedly closing in on…

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Liverpool Transfer Round Up: Suarez contemplates legal action while Reds look to offload flop winger

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 6 2013

Liverpool winger Stewart Downing is ready to quit Anfield after being told he can leave the club in the summer. Martin Skrtel is still wanted by Rafael Benitez while Luis…

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Doping: Germany brings history into disrepute

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 6 2013

West Germany has been accused of operating a widespread doping programme amongst it’s athletes through the 1950’s, 1960’s and 1970’s.

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Gareth Bale more than just a marquee signing for Real Madrid

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 4 2022

The rise of Gareth Bale over the past few years has been nothing short of meteoric. If there was ever a tale to tell the youth of tomorrow concerning modern…

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Joe Allen: forgotten gem or not good enough?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 5 2022

Amidst the Luis Suarez transfer saga, numerous new signings and exciting young players like Raheem Sterling and Jordan Ibe, there is a player at Anfield who has been forgotten about…

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David Luiz: Chelsea defender should snub Barcalona for glories in Blue

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 5 2013

Chelsea defender David Luiz has been at the heart of speculation throughout this summer. He has been linked with a move to several European heavyweights such as PSG, Bayern Munich…

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Four positives from Liverpool’s impressive pre-season

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 4 2013

Liverpool capped off yet another brilliant pre-season display yesterday, winning comfortably against Greek side Olympiakos in a friendly at Anfield. Although the occasion – a tribute to club captain and…

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Barcelona to step up chase for a centre-back

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 4 2013

La Liga champions Barcelona have been in the market for a central defender for a number of years. With the ever-ageing Carles Puyol no longer first choice for the Catalan…

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Three key issues David Moyes must solve immediately

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 4 2013

Premier League champions Manchester United might have won the Premiership last season at a canter but there’s a lot of work still needs to be done in order to roll…

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Giorgio Chiellini snubs Real Madrid interest

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 4 2013

Juventus centre-back Giorgio Chiellini has dismissed talk of a summer exit amid rumours of Real Madrid preparing a bid for the defender. New Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has made Giorgio…

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December 1959: Shankly Arrives At Anfield

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 5 2022

Liverpool, England’s most successful club and one of the greatest teams to grace the global footballing stage, often revered for their history and past victories. However, rewind the clock to…

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Could Wayne Rooney, Luis Suarez, and Gareth Bale be playing for the same side next season?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 3 2013

The most-talked about trio of players this summer have been linked with potential moves away to a number of European sides. However, La Liga side Real Madrid have been increasingly…

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Vincent Kompany talks up Man City’s newest recruits

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 3 2013

Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany has revealed how excited he is for the new season to start after seeing City’s summer signings all on fire in training. ‘I’m sure they’ll…

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Can Fernando Torres become Europe’s best once again under Mourinho?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 3 2013

Ever since Fernando Torres’ acrimonious departure from Liverpool to Chelsea in 2011 January transfer window, the Spaniard has seen off five different managers at Chelsea, with everyone of them vowed…

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