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Euro 2012 Fixtures

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 21 2021

The 2012 European Championship kicks off tomorrow in Poland as Group A’s teams face off against each other. If you’re looking for a quick update on the key facts and…

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Chelsea lose Battersea bid to Malaysian developers

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 7 2012

Chelsea FC have lost out in their bid to take over Battersea Power Station as Malaysia’s SP Setia and Sime Darby won the right to redevelop the 15-hectare site. About…

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Euro 2012 FIFA Rankings

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 8 2012

In the latest FIFA rankings (published ahead of Euro 2012, England have moved up one place to sixth, with Uruguay ousting Germany from second spot. The world and European champions…

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Euro 2012 Posters

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 7 2012

Euro 2012 kicks off tomorrow with co-hosts Poland taking on Greece and Russia taking on the Czech Republic in the two opening Group A fixtures. Teams and fans will travel…

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The New Cardiff City: Red, Black And Mismanaged All Over

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 7 2012

The new Cardiff City ‘branding’ is the perfect example of how NOT to run a football club. What’s worse is – most media outlets have simply repeated the press releases…

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The Nike Clash Collection Football Boots

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 22 2021

As the countdown to Poland and The Ukraine builds momentum and the scene is set for the biggest of football showdowns, Nike is introducing the ‘Nike Clash Collection’ to celebrate what promises to be an exciting summer of football. Some of the world’s best players including Cristiano Ronaldo, Andres Iniesta, Wayne Rooney and Gerard Pique will step out in this new collection of boots, deliver striking style and performance for this summer’s tournament.

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Manchester United agree terms to sign Shinji Kagawa

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 5 2012

Manchester United today have announced today that they have agreed a transfer fee with Borussia Dortmund to bring Japanese attacking midfielder Shinji Kagawa to the club. With personal terms already…

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Welcome to Liverpool, Rodgers – it’s Top Four or the Door

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 2 2012

Top four may not be a divine right for any club in the premier league given the competition has increased immensely over the past few years. Still the Manchester clubs…

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Liverpool confirm Brendan Rodgers as new manager

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 1 2012

Liverpool have today confirmed that Brendan Rodgers will become their new manager for 2012-13, joining the club from Premier League rivals Swansea. The Anfield outfit have been in the market…

Is Brendan Rodgers the man to turn Liverpool's fortunes around?

Brendan Rodgers Will Have An Enormous Task At Anfield

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 30 2012

Assuming (as seems likely) that Brendan Rodgers will be Kenny Dalglish’s successor in the dugout at Anfield, he has a dream job that could very quickly turn into a nightmare….

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Reading’s 2012-13 Premier League campaign; what does Zingarevich’s takeover mean?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 30 2012

On Tuesday newly-promoted Reading announced that Thames Sports Investment has completed a 51 per cent buyout of the club. The new owners, led by Russian businessman Anton Zingarevich, are rumoured…

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Chelsea’s capture of Hazard a serious statement of intent

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 29 2012

Highly-rated Lille attacking midfielder Eden Hazard has revealed that he is ready to join Chelsea next season, despite interest from both Manchester United and Manchester City. The Belgium international has…

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Spain name Euro 2012 squad: Torres in, Soldado out

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 28 2012

Vicente del Bosque has the task of bringing home a third straight international tournament success this summer, with the triumphs at Euro 2008 and in the 2010 World Cup meaning…

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International Football Tournaments Are To Be Cherished

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 25 2012

In eighteen days’ time, Euro 2012 will start. Twenty three days of international tournament football, with matches being played almost every day for the twenty-three day duration. If you didn’t…

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West Brom reduce season ticket prices to help fans attend more games

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 23 2012

On the back of a successful season that saw them achieve their highest ever Premier League finish, West Brom have reduced ticket prices in a bid to help the local…

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