Articles By Charlie Rhodes (31329)

Turkish Derby: Defeat in a Draw

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 13 2009

In a week dominated by headlines with the visit of United States President Barack Obama and his administration’s hopes of repairing somewhat strained relations with his host, Türkiye, any feelings…

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Why a Chelsea man would be a great choice for the Manchester United job

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 16 2009

Chelsea were widely regarded as favourites to win the league this year after Luiz Felipe Scolari was appointed. The World Cup winning manager was surely a step up from the…

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What has Robinho done at Manchester City to get so ‘tired’?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 16 2009

Mark Hughes has today defended his decision to rest Robinho for the home game against Fulham yesterday. Sparky claims that the Brazilian star needed a break as he is one…

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The Legacy of Hillsborough

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 13 2009

Twenty years ago ninety-six people left home to go to a football match. They never returned, crushed to death in one of the biggest sporting tragedies Britain has ever seen….

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No Gerrard? No sweat for Liverpool

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 14 2009

Liverpool without Steven Gerrard. A bit like a roast dinner without gravy, only more noticeably weak. Take the skipper out of Rafa Benitez�s plans and watch them unravel. Right? The…

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Macheda comes to Manchester United’s rescue at Sunderland, Liverpool batter sorry Blackburn, Chelsea survive a scare from Bolton, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 11 2023

The weekend’s gone already? Hopefully most of you remember most of what what happened during yours, and though I can’t remind you of what happened when you were bar-hopping Saturday…

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Liverpool punish disappointing Blackburn

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 13 2009

Rafa Benitez responded to Liverpool’s midweek defeat by making four changes. His side responded by scoring four goals past Blackburn, without a hint of a reply from Sam Allardyce’s team….

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Why Liverpool winning at Chelsea is almost impossible, the 50 best free-kick takers in football history, football’s 25 most valuable clubs, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 31 2021

The weekend’s here once again, and while six shamed Czech stars make Barry Ferguson and Allan McGregor feel a little better about themselves, stay out of trouble by catching up…

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Can Liverpool beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge? Almost Impossible. Here’s Why…

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 11 2023

Liverpool ideally need to win by three clear goals gainst Chelsea next week in order to progress in the Champions League. It would be a fantastic achievement, but the club’s…

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Chelsea dominate Liverpool at Anfield, Barcelona blast Bayern at Camp Nou, ESPN may regain Champions League TV rights in U.S., and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 8 2023

While you consider the relative tameness of England’s biggest rivalries compared to say, this one, check out what you shouldn’t have (and may not have) missed yesterday and today.

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Football Fork – 25 May 2005 – Liverpool try valiantly but cannot win the Champions League Final

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 10 2023

How different it all might have been if Liverpool had not won the 2005 Champions League. Although it looked impossible at half-time, Benitez managed to find a way through AC…

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Hiddink does the business as Chelsea take control

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 9 2009

Anfield fell silent, save for a euphoric pocket of travelling supporters in the Anfield Road End. All around were blank faces or heads obscured by hands, jackets, hoods and just…

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Saving Soccer in a Football World

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 8 2009

Trolling the site for some interesting articles to read recently, I came across Ahmed’s article from the fourth of July of last year (side note, probably not the best day…

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Liverpool 1-3 Chelsea – UEFA Champions League – 8 April 2009 – Live Blog

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 14 2009

Chelsea v Liverpool – 2nd Leg – Live Blog Liverpool (Torres 6′) 1-3 Chelsea (Ivanovic 39′, 62′, Drogba 67′) Stadium: Anfield Stadium, England Competition: UEFA Champions League, Quarterfinals, First Leg…

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Can Luck Ever Be Held Responsible?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 7 2023

Upon returning from Old Trafford on Sunday, walking on cloud nine following Federico Macheda’s late winner after we had been losing with just over ten minutes to go, the texts…

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