Charlie Rhodes
Sports Editor
Have Liverpool lost the plot?
There was widespread optimism around Anfield at the end of the season. “King” Kenny Dalglish had returned as manager, masterminding a resurgence that saw Liverpool narrowly miss out on European…

England shouldn’t expect any success in the near future
Like myself, all English football fans have been let down in recent years by our regularly under achieving international side. I would like to share my views on why this…
Gold Cup: Mexico routs Cuba & Costa Rica survive scare
Note to every team in the Gold Cup: if you play Mexico build a big first half lead if you want to win the match. For the second straight match El Tri played a close first half – this time taking a 1-0 lead over Cuba into the locker room – only to explode in the second half for their second straight 5-0 victory.
Before El Tri took care of business against another overmatched opponent, fellow group A favorite Costa Rica needed a stoppage time bailout goal from Randall Brenes to rescue a point from El Salvador and keep their hopes of winning the group alive.
A new matador making his way to Aston Villa? Roberto Martinez
Somewhat ironic that Aston Villa’s Hollywood supporter Tom Hanks starred in a film called ‘The Da Vinci Code’ where he made more luck at cracking that than he did at…

Why Can’t the Football World Keep Up With Spain?
As the dust settles on Barcelona’s fantastic 3-1 demolition of Manchester United in the Champions League Final, and the national side recently so effortlessly thumped the United States 4-0, one…

Arsene Wenger: The Next Move
There was a time when winning trophies was a habit at the Emirates. Or rather, Highbury. Such have been Arsenal’s performances that they have failed to win a major trophy…
Can We Please Just Stick to the Football for Flocks Sake?
How long will it take before employees of Manchester United fathom the club is King and they mere pawns? I fear the answer is ‘longer than they’ll be afforded’. Public…
Manchester United Season Review 2010/11: How the Premier League was won
Manchester United secured their 19th league title recently. James, Chief MUFC Writer for writtenoffside.com, chronicles the highs and the lows of a another memorable season. Pre-Season Manchester United kicked off…

Altidore Leads USA over Canada; Panama take down 10-man Guadeloupe
The USA took the first step towards returning to the Confederations Cup getting their Gold Cup campaign off to a positive start Tuesday night.
Putting in a workmanlike effort the USA took care of opening round business with a 2-0 victory over a very game Canadian squad Tuesday night. While the USA got a well-earned victory they’re joined at the top of group C by Panama who took care of a 10-man Guadeloupe squad 3-2 in the early game.
Manchester United + 19: The Premier League’s Top Twenty Teams
The English Premier League’s best-performed teams over the first nineteen years of its existence throws up quite a few surprises.
Manchester United: The 2010-2011 Academy Season
Manchester United’s Academy collect their 10th FA: Youth Cup Trophy, with fledglings that some are daring to suggest could be the next ‘Class of 92’……..

Potential departures of Lille’s main playmakers
Winning the French championship brought jubilation to the streets of Lille. Red and white flags were woven on May 22nd with the double mark emblazoned on them after Lille OSC…
2011 Summer Preview: Barnet transfer for Rooney, Tottenham’s new sponsors, Chelsea’s unsackable manager and more
Thanks to Twitter,the green light for the “Silly Season” to start has been well and truly lit. As we head for the sun, tabloids and social media sites are preparing…
Capello’s Umbrella Moment Looms After Selection Folly
Fabio Capello earns 6 million pounds a year. That’s £500,000 a month, over £115,000 a week and nearly £16,500 a day. There were nearly 85,000 people at Wembley on Saturday…
Jamaica Stakes Early Claim to Gold Cup Group B
Jamaica sent a statement Monday night that they’re a force to be reckoned with in group B while popular favorite Honduras played to a less than stellar 0-0 draw against rival Guatemala Monday night at the Home Depot Center in Los Angeles.