Articles By Charlie Rhodes (31339)

World Focus: South African Premier Soccer League

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 3 2010

After the passion and enthusiasm shown by South African natives in the recent World Cup, this year’s ADSA Premier Soccer League is bound to be the most followed and exciting…

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League One remains tighter than a South African goal-line decision

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 3 2010

League One has been a frustrating affair for most clubs this season, and unless you’re Brighton (happily sitting at the top of the table and unbeaten in eleven) you probably…

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FC Copenhagen 1-1 Barcelona Match Highlights (2 November 2010)

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 3 2010

FC Copenhagen had enough to respond to Lionel Messi’s goal and came out with a single point from the game. However that did not cause much damage to their UEFA…

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Bursaspor 0-3 Manchester United Match Highlights (2 November 2010)

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 3 2010

Goals from Darren Fletcher, Gabriel Obertan and Bebe saw the end of all hopes of qualification to the next round for Bursaspor. Manchester United, on the other hand, now sit…

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Gareth Bale inspires Spurs to 3-1 victory over Inter

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 20 2021

Another magnificent performance by Spurs’ left midfield sensation Gareth Bale saw Tottenham take a justified 3-1 victory over Champions League holders Inter Milan and see the Spurs elevated to the…

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Gareth Bale and Spurs Beat Inter Milan 3-1 as Rafael Benitez Goes Eric Cantona Crazy, Again…

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 20 2021

Tottenham Hotspur and Gareth Bale (again) produced one of the great European performances as they swept Inter Milan, the current European champions, aside 3-1 at White Hart Lane. Harry Redknapp’s…

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Hat-trick or treat: Nolan and Co. hammer horror-show Sunderland

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 3 2010

Newcastle 5 – 1 Sunderland Hat-trick hero Kevin Nolan led Newcastle to their biggest win over Sunderland in 55 years as they humiliated their bitter rivals at St James’ Park on Sunday….

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We Are Manchester United

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 19 2011

Manchester United supporters should never refer to the club as “Man U,” because it is derogatory insult towards the club that they support. The term is only used by opposing…

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Blackpool, West Brom and Newcastle are doing the Championship proud

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 2 2010

Ten games into the Premier League season and all three of the new boys are in the top half. They’ve all grabbed some famous wins; Blackpool won at Anfield, West…

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Bursaspor 0 United 3: On The Verge

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 19 2011

Faced with a typical Turkish atmosphere at the Bursa Atatürk Stadi, Manchester United turned in a sturdy performance to beat Bursaspor 3-0 in the UEFA Champions League. Darren Fletcher, Gabriel…

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FIFA Member Deems World Cup Corruption Probe ‘Unethical’

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 2 2010

In their incessant bid to ‘create the news’ rather than merely report it, the Sunday Times‘ (ST) undercover arm seem to take great pride in their uncanny ability to p*ss…

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Jarvis for England?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 2 2010

After a recurring sight of seeing Wolves’ bright young winger impress the Molineux faithful, it seems no surprise to most he has recently been linked with a possible inclusion in…

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Harry Redknapp Is Right To Threaten Media Blackout

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 2 2010

Let it be known that I’m not one to freely subscribe to the received wisdom that Harry Redknapp is some kind of roguish impling that should be cherished for his…

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Spurs set to make a mark in Europe or will Eto’o save Inter?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 2 2010

Tottenham Hotspur probably have a fairly good chance to get on over Rafael Benitez and reigning champions Inter Milan from their last match where Spurs ended up losing but with three away goals.

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Ashley Should Finally Lay The Hughton Speculation To Rest

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 2 2010

It was a crazy game at Blackpool tonight and it’s a crazy looking division at the moment, with all three promoted teams sitting pretty in the top half. But while…

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