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‘Cultural Lessons’ planned to combat racism missing the point

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 11 2012

Football’s governing bodies are considering giving foreign players cultural English lessons to help eradicate racism from football. It’s difficult to see how such measures would have any such effect. Despite…

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Patrice Evra: Fergie Could ‘Sack Everyone’ if we Lose the League

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 11 2012

Manchester United captain Patrice Evra says the team are driven on by the fear that Sir Alex Ferguson will sack them if they mess up the title race this season….

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Review: Warrior Skreamer Pro Football Boots

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 11 2012

With superb weight and feel, the Warrior Skreamer pro boot is one of the most complete football boots currently on the market.

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Messi makes history, but a Betis star is born

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 5 2022

Messi made headlines this weekend but the 18-year-old Betis youngster, Alvaro Vadillo, has proved to be a hot prospect.

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Top Ten Goalscorers in a Single Year

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 11 2012

Lionel Messi has just become the most prolific goalscorer in a single year, here is our take on the top ten of all time.

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A realistic target for Everton – Champions League

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 10 2012

Everton secured a dramatic win over Spurs to stay in the fourth place of the Premier League.

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Change of style suits Torres

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 10 2012

The subtle change of style from Rafa Benitez, saw Torres bag a brace to see Chelsea through against Sunderland over the weekend.

Fernando Torres

Mario Balotelli: Overrated waste of space or mismanaged talent?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 5 2022

On a hugely disappointing afternoon for Manchester City the selection, and subsequent performance, of one man has made the headlines: Mario Balotelli.

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The Manchester Derby: The Good and The Bad

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 10 2012

The Manchester derby produced a high volume of talking points, some good and some not so good. United secured a dramatic 3-2 win and they now have a six point cushion over City at the top of the table.

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Liverpool targeting a European finish

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 10 2012

Liverpool’s 3-2 win away at West Ham should give them massive cause for optimism. They’re finally in the top 10 and gearing up for an assault of the European places.

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Has anyone seen Arsene Wenger?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 9 2012

Arsene Wenger no longer bears any resemblance to the man who brought innovation and invincibility to North London.

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Thomas Vermaelen needs to step up

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 8 2012

If Arsenal ever needed a leader to step up to the plate, it is now. Thomas Vermaelen must find needs to lead from the front.

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Shakhtar Donetsk star reveals Manchester as his destination in January

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 8 2012

Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fernandinho has disclosed that he will be joining a club in Manchester in the winter transfer window, but has stopped short of revealing the name of the club in question.

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Euro 2020, hosted by Europe – good idea or bad?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 23 2021

UEFA has revealed that Euro 2020 will be hosted in multiple locations around Europe with Wembley being suggested as a possible location for the final. The decision was made by…

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Mikel banned for abusing referee – shouldn’t this happen more often?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 7 2012

The FA has handed out a three match ban and a £60,000 fine to Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel over false allegations made against referee Mark Clattenburg. Mikel accused the…

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