Articles By Charlie Rhodes (31339)

Manchester City could be perfect for Jose Mourinho in the long term

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 7 2010

It was inevitable wasn’t it? Jose Mourinho being touted as the man to succeed Roberto Mancini at Manchester City just as he did at Internazionale where he delivered what his…

Real Madrid's coach Jose Mourinho attends a news conference at the team's Valdebebas soccer ground in Madrid

Vulnerable, Defective And Substandard

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 19 2011

The only pass that Edwin van der Sar seems to making these days is with the Manchester United supporters. It has never been a secret that Sir Alex Ferguson’s managerial achilles’ heel has always been with the goalkeeper position, and it seems to be rearing it’s ugly head again.

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Its Owen And Out For Hargreaves

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 19 2011

The main story coming out of Old Trafford today should have been the celebration of Sir Alex Ferguson’s 24th year in charge of Manchester United, but it took a very cold seat on the back burner. Ji-Sung Park’s valiant performance, which he scored two injury-time goals – one in each half – would have normally grabbed all of the headlines back pages as well.

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United 2 Wolves 1: Sparked by Park

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 19 2011

Fittingly, a goal in second-half stoppage-time gave Manchester United a 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton on Sir Alex Ferguson’s 24th anniversary as manager. Ji-Sung Park scored both of his goals in stoppage-time in each halves, which gave a virus-struck United team all three points against a very well-disciplined Wolverhampton team in the Barclays Premier League.

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Football’s greatest moments recreated by children

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 6 2010

We all love children in one way or another, don’t we? To see these young rascals recreate some of the moments of football, that are admired or at least recognized by all football fans alike, with such precision is just incredible.

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Weekend predictions (6th-7th Nov)

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 6 2010

Barnsley v Leicester DRAW There are signs of improvement at Leicester but Barnsley are as good as anyone at home. / Bristol City v Preston BRISTOL WIN Home side will…

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BBC Probe Threatens To Derail England 2018 World Cup Bid

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 6 2010

Coming in the wake of the Sunday Times‘ recent cavalcade of dogged exposés, that grand old bastion of British broadcasting, the BBC, have signalled their intent to completely undermine the…

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Madrid Derby: Atletico win will be an epic upset

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 31 2021

To overcome ten years of hurt, Atletico Madrid have been handed the opportunity to take on the undefeated Real Madrid. And what better place to achieve that feat then at Galacticos’ own home, Bernabeu.

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Can Atletico End Real Madrid’s Undefeated Start?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 5 2010

As derbies go, it’s one of the most passionate and dramatic in Europe, however, in recent years, it has also been one of the most one-sided. Despite going close on…

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Liverpool FC: NESV Plan For The Future

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 6 2010

Barely two weeks since John Henry and the New England Sports Venture took over Liverpool FC they have begun to put their stamp on the club. Not only has Damien…

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The Soccerlens All-Stars Fantasy Football Team. Can You Beat Them?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 6 2010

I’m laying down a challenge. I’ve picked my 11 players for week 11 of the Soccerlens fantasy football game. I’ll be entering the team at the Silver level and competing…

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The Evolution of Fantasy Football: From Crumpled Tabloids to Online Auctions

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 8 2023

Fantasy football is changing. Let me take you all the way back to the ’90s, and my very first venture into fantasy football. The internet as we know it was…

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Fergie Time: Zidane and Materazzi are the new Ross and Rachel

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 6 2022

Welcome to Fergie Time, a roundup/newsletter type deal that delivers news, opinion and links directly to your screen. As the name suggests, there will be some exaggeration, nsfw moments, canceled…

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A Salute To You, Sir Alex

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 19 2011

Against Wolverhampton on November 6, Sir Alex Ferguson will celebrate the completion of his 24th year in charge at Manchester United. The United boss has now surpassed the revered Sir Matt Busby for the longest successive tenure as a manager in the club’s 132 year history.

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Will Roberto Mancini’s Defiance Force The Sheikh’s Hand?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 5 2010

As a direct consequence of their monolithic fiscal prowess, nowhere is pressure to be felt more keenly than at the sharp end of Manchester City’s footballing enterprise these days. With…

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