Articles By Charlie Rhodes (31339)

Walcott, Downing or Oxlade-Chamberlain?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Mar 2 2012

Ahead of Arsenal’s trip to Liverpool on Saturday, Castrol EDGE Performance data compares the performances of England rivals Theo Walcott, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Stewart Downing in the Premier League this…

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England v Holland – Wembley Stadium – 29 February 2012

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 29 2012

England host Holland at Wembley in their first international friendly this year. A ‘transitional’ England team take on World Cup finalists Holland on Wednesday, 29th February 2012, kickoff at 8pm…

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Arsenal 5 – 2 Tottenham: Premiership simply the best

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 27 2012

It was another Premiership classic at The Emirates in the season that just keeps on giving. An absorbing and enthralling contest began in ominous fashion for Arsenal as a Tottenham…

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Carling Cup Final: Liverpool v Cardiff Preview

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 24 2012

The Carling Cup Final takes place this Sunday between Liverpool and Cardiff City.  The following analysis compares the two goalkeepers Tom Heaton and Pepe Reina and looks at the potential…

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Will Liverpool and Arsenal return to winning ways this weekend?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 7 2021

This weekend we have the big North London derby with roles reversed – this is Arsenal’s worst season under Wenger, and Tottenham are outside title contenders / guaranteed to finish…

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Carling Cup success more than just a trophy for Liverpool

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 28 2012

When Arsenal were preparing to take on Birmingham City in last season’s Carling Cup final it was heralded as the inevitable end of their almost six year trophy drought. In fact…

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Celtic winning the title at Ibrox is an opportunity for Scottish Football

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 22 2012

Has there ever been a season quite like it in Scottish football? By November 5th Celtic trailed Old Firm rivals Rangers by 15 points and Neil Lennon was left considering…

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Why Chelsea Need To End Reign Of Player Power

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 21 2012

When Andre Villas-Boas took over as Chelsea Manager in June 2011, he probably didn’t envisage the club’s dressing room being his biggest problem during his first season in English football….

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Manchester United All Time Appearances

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 19 2012

Manchester United’s most capped players of all time. The achievements of these players are the stuff of United legend, and it’s a testimony to Sir Alex Ferguson that he has…

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Manchester United All-Time Top Scorers

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 19 2012

Manchester United’s top goalscorers of all time, from the legendary Sir Bobby Charlton to Best and Rooney, all the way through the great players of United’s illustrious past, including many…

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Arsenal: The season that promised so little duly delivers

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 7 2021

Cesc Fabregas was overtly forthcoming in his love and admiration for Arsenal as he left for boyhood club Barcelona. His sentiments were admirable and no doubt appreciated by many an…

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Footballers overcoming adversity to play the beautiful game

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 22 2012

Despite the common trait of footballers being poor role models and lacking integrity, some players and their backgrounds can inspire you. The majority of footballers have an enviable life and…

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Underrated Capello Failed By FA

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 15 2012

After the recent media frenzy surrounding the news of John Terry being stripped of the England captaincy, the last thing the nation needed was a further destabilising setback just four…

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United fan blocks City expansion by selling his land online

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 10 2023

Manchester United fan? Hate Manchester City? Go ahead and buy the same land that City are looking to purchase and redevelop into a training complex / business center. The Manchester…

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Van Persie and Ibrahimovic: Two of Europe’s best

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 15 2012

Castrol EDGE Performance data shows that Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Robin van Persie will be crucial in determining the outcome of the UEFA Champions League tie between AC Milan and Arsenal….

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