Articles By Charlie Rhodes (31329)

10 Crazy Fans Who Shook The Footballing World

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 10 2022

Being a football fan isn’t all champagne and skittles you know. Whilst some may see the glory, the celebrations, the bunking in, and the excitement as the perfect life, there…

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It’s time Capello gave this Bolton trio an England call-up

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 16 2012

Under Sam Allardyce Bolton were a team full of players from a whole host of international destinations.  Gary Megson has changed all that around though and has a core English…

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Arsenal’s Golden Generation: Will Wenger’s squad ever live up to the high expectations?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Mar 24 2009

“Man Utd had a golden generation with Giggs, Scholes, Beckham, the Nevilles and Butt and they won together because they stayed together. This team can have similar success. Normally big…

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Scarborough rise from the ashes

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Mar 24 2009

As the business end of the season approaches, one promotion has already been sorted. Scarborough Athletic’s 2-1 win at Teversal in the Northern Counties East League First Division saw them…

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Capello announces England squad, Premier League’s worst referees, Manchester City want former United striker, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 10 2022

While you watch a potential controversy start to brew, catch up on what else you may have missed on Monday. England Squad for Slovakia and Ukraine Named The England squad…

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The Curious Case Of Michael Owen

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Mar 24 2009

Following on from Neil Jones’s article about Newcastle’s current plight, I wondered about the plight of a man once dubbed ‘The Boy Wonder’ by Liverpool fans. Michael Owen. We are…

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Michael Owen owes Newcastle a lot more than a passing glance

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Mar 24 2009

Michael Owen really does owe something to Newcastle United. The striker who has scored 40 goals in his international career has not yet signed a new deal, fueling speculation that…

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Liverpool pull within point of Manchester United, Newcastle destined for relegation, Ronaldo’s struggles continue, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Mar 6 2012

While you debate on how the weekend’s headlines should be arranged, catch up on what those headlines were. Liverpool Maul Aston Villa, Close Gap on United The English Premier League…

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Relegation looms for Newcastle as Arsenal waltz clear of Villa and Everton

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Mar 22 2009

Football really can be a cruel game can’t it? Just when Newcastle fans think that the world really can’t get any more anti-Magpie, they have to endure this. A defeat…

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Liverpool and Chelsea face off, Gazza regrets not joining Manchester United, Gerrard assault charge dropped, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Mar 21 2009

While Cristiano Ronaldo ponders life after football, get caught up on what you may have missed around the soccer blogosphere on Friday.

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NYRB v. Seattle: The Post Mortem

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Mar 20 2009

I’ll be brutally honest: this was probably one of the worst NYRB performances I’ve ever seen. No heart and no real interest from the first whistle. Three-nil was a flattering…

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Chris Kirkland is the answer to England’s No. 1 question

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Mar 20 2009

Titus Bramble should be given a place in the next England squad. Those were the bold words of Wigan keeper Chris Kirkland following his team’s weekend victory against Sunderland. An…

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Liverpool v Chelsea – Deja Vu all over again

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Mar 20 2009

You could almost see it coming. Of course the Champions League draw was simply filled with teams who evoked memories of glorious encounters from days gone by. Whether it was…

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2008-2009 Champions League & UEFA Cup Quarter/Semi-Finals Draw – LIVEBLOG

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 10 2023

This article refers to an earlier version of the Champions League and the UEFA Cup draw. Go to the latest Champions League draw and the latest Europa League draw article….

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Fulham v Manchester United Preview – Saturday 21st March 2009 – Premier League

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 19 2009

Get the latest Fulham v Manchester United report. Fulham v Manchester United Saturday 21 March 2009, Craven Cottage Kickoff: 15:00 Fulham Fulham FC defeated Bolton Wanderers 3-1 away in their…

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