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Transfer Rumors (25 August 09): Liverpool to rival Man United for Real’s Robben, Everton sign Russian star Bilyaletdinov, Notts County sign Sol Campbell, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 24 2012

With only a week left in the summer transfer window, time is running out for those clubs looking to make some much-needed additions to their squads. Between now and Tuesday,…

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Liverpool’s messy start, Vidic’s wife happy at Manchester, Chelsea badly beaten and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 11 2023

It’s Liverpool’s turn to be out of the title race this week. Who’s next? Arsenal? Tottenham (hah!)? Let’s hope that we won’t see more players kicked off the park this…

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Transfer Rumors (24 August 09): Man City finally set to land Lescott, Lescott cash to fund Everton spending spree, Man United in Robben swoop, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 24 2009

So, Joleon Lescott is offically on his way from Everton to Manchester City, after numerous headlines over the past several weeks stating how close the move was to happening, what…

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Spurs on the hunt at Parkhead

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 24 2009

Does it make good business sense for Celtic to sell two of the elite players in the SPL to Spurs? There have been several stories doing the rounds this summer…

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Win a cool £1m every week predicting Premier League scores with Soccer Millionaire

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 8 2023

Soccer Millionaire is the new and exciting online football pools game, a revolutionary way to test how much you really know about football for your chance to win some huge…

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Transfer Rumors (21 August 09): Everton finally give in on Man City target Lescott, Chelsea to move for AC Milan’s Pato next summer, Bolton close on Betis star Emana, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 22 2009

It’s the weekend again, so it’s time to turn the focus to the action on the pitch, but there’s still a fair share of gossip to report on from the…

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Wigan v Manchester United – Live – Premier League 22/08/09

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 22 2009

Watch Manchester United take on Wigan live online here. Wigan take on the English champions at the JJB in this 3pm Saturday kickoff. Both teams lost their previous league games…

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Soccerlens Podcast: The Premier League, Serie A and Samuel Eto’o’s mobile phones

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 11 2023

On the season opener of the Soccerlens Podcast, Stephen Darwin is joined by twofootedtackle’s Chris Nee to discuss the opening week of the the Premier League season, the midweek Champions League qualifiers and…

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Cunningham form resurrects FC Dallas

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 9 2023

Things have been a little uncomfortable for Major League Soccer’s FC Dallas lately. Poor performances, bad results, a badly-located stadium and low attendances have led to outspoken criticism of the…

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La Liga 09/10 Preview: Will Real Madrid and Barcelona live up to expectations?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 21 2009

Last season Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona thrilled Europe with their fluid, vivacious, irrepressible brand of football. Led by the combined talents of Xavi, Iniesta, Henry, Messi and Eto’o, Barca surged to…

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Transfer Rumors (20 August 09): Everton in for Taylor and Taylor, Tottenham to move for Portsmouth’s James, Hull target Negredo signs for Sevilla, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 21 2009

When you follow up a loss at home to a supposedly inferior side by conceding a goal inside the first minute of your next match, it doesn’t speak too well…

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Fantasy Football Week 1: Fabregas is King

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 6 2023

As it came, so it went. The opening week of action in the 09/10 Barclays Premier League is already down the road, the seemingly endless wait for a glimpse of…

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Lyon – a team flattering to deceive

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 21 2009

Overshadowed by Real Madrid’s new “Galacticos” circa 2001 and Man City aka money city’s lavish spending spree a la Chelsea 2004, perennial French heavyweights Lyon – under the cover of…

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Referees – Why do they bother?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 10 2023

A recent conversation with a close friend has sparked an interesting thought to another side of the game that often undeservedly receives an abundance of abuse…refereeing. My friend bless him…

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Chelsea: Perfectly Placed To Reclaim English Dominance

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 21 2009

This season might be the perfect time for Chelsea to reclaim their dominance over England and find a unique and new character for the team, Zahi Sahli writes…

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