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Premier League – The Good, The Bad, and the Fuggly

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 14 2009

Another intriguing weekend of Premier League action and time to sort out who was good, who was bad, and who else besides Chelsea were simply FUGGLY: THE GOOD Manchester United…

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Ron’s ‘Secret’ Real Deal, Bendtner Babbles to Bolton, Cassano Tells All, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 11 2023

Since today’s the 13th, time is short. I’ve got lottery tickets to buy and a casino trip to make. But before I go do all that, I have to bring…

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Transfer Rumors (13 Jan 09): Ronaldo to Real Madrid (again), Manchester City after Kaka (again), Chelsea’s Anelka linked with Tottenham, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 22 2012

It’s always nice when the transfer news and rumors are spiced up by speculation involving top names, and today’s transfer roundup includes a few rumors involving some of the beautiful…

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Ronaldo: We respect Liverpool and Chelsea but Manchester United will win the league

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 16 2012

Cristiano Ronaldo was named Fifa’s world player of the year last night and the nippy winger voiced his confidence over his Manchester United side successfully defending their Premier League crown….

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The European Top 25: January 12, 2009

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 24 2022

A great weekend of action, with all-timers of games between Roma- Milan and Valencia- Villarreal. Let’s see what this weekend’s games did to my top 25. Previous ranking in parentheses.

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The Conference makes their point

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 14 2009

Oxford United fans will be praying this season ends quickly. A season that started out with hopes of a playoff place has disintegrated as the club have suffered major financial…

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Topsy Turvy – A date with Antonio Cassano

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 17 2009

I get nervous when footballers release the inevitable ghost-written autobiography. Will I be violently slapped in the face reading rubbish in the shape of My Defence by Ashley Cole, Robbie…

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Rafa Rants On, Classless Chelsea Chant, Ronaldo Makes It a Clean Sweep, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 13 2009

A new work week has started for many, and this one is starting the same way as the last one ended, with a certain manager from the northwest ranting on…

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Transfer Rumors (12 Jan 09): Chelsea to bid for Barcelona’s Iniesta, West Ham reject another Manchester bid for Bellamy, Barcelona to make summer move for Lyon’s Benzema, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 24 2022

Things are still quiet on the signing front as we start a new week, but there are a lot of rumors to report on about who could be on the…

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David Beckham: Professionalism Personified

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 11 2023

As I watched him both before, during, and after the game tonight in Rome, one has to marvel at the professionalism of this man. He hasn’t played competitive football since…

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Football and technology: a marriage made in Hell or the inevitable truth?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 10 2023

We should’ve known. This season has been no different to any of the seasons before it. Sooner or later, the age-old football technology debate becomes a central feature of pub…

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Manchester United Thrash Chelsea, Corruption in Eastern Europe, SL’s WAG of the Month, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 10 2023

In four months’ time, are we going to look back on today and look it as a day that really defined the outcome of the Premier League title race? It’s…

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Transfer Rumors (11 Jan 09): Manchester City to pip Arsenal for Arshavin?, Arsenal interested in midfield trio, West Ham’s Bellamy wants Tottenham move, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 6 2022

Sunday might be a rest day for many, but it’s anything but a slow day in transfer news and rumors. We’ve got the latest on Andrei Arshavin, Craig Bellamy, Stewart…

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Manchester United 3-0 Chelsea – English Premier League – 11 January 2009 – Live Blog

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 7 2009

Watch the latest Manchester United v Chelsea match here. Manchester United (Vidic 45′ + 2, Rooney 63′, Berbatov 87′) 3-0 Chelsea Stadium: Old Trafford, England. Competition: English Premier League Date:…

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Transfer Rumors (10 Jan 09): West Ham’s Bellamy set for Manchester City, Newcastle’s Owen agrees summer move to City, Bent wants to leave Tottenham, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 21 2012

There’s a wealth of action on the pitch to turn your attention to today, but there’s still plenty to catch up on in transfer news and rumors.

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