Charlie Rhodes
Sports Editor
4-4-2: It Needs Wingers
Bloody frigging obvious, right? Ours must be the only 4-4-2 on earth which has no width at all. Milan, when they play the diamond midfield 4-4-2 may not have obvious…
Dear You, You suck. Signed, me.
Dear reader, It has been brought to my attention that you support a football club which is different to that which I support. The regrettable but necessary responsibility therefore falls…
Transfer Rumors (30 Dec 08): Ben Arfa for Chelsea, Ivanovic and Malouda for Juve, Defoe prefers Spurs, and more
There’s a great deal of transfer news and rumors to report on as we move one day closer to the opening of the January transfer window.
Response To Ronaldo’s Strangling Is Embarrassing
Whilst writing for my United-focused blog, I have come under some criticism for my rather harsh appraisals of Cristiano Ronaldo. I don’t need to get down to the ins and…
Will Wigan star Valencia get dream Real move?
According to the agent of in-demand Wigan star Antonio Valencia, a move to Real Madrid would ‘be a dream’ for the Ecuadorian winger.
Everton not looking to sell Manchester City targets
According to the Guardian, Everton have given Manchester City a hands-off warning in regards to Mikel Arteta and Joleon Lescott.
Droylsden v Chesterfield: The strangest cup-tie of the year
Non-league Droylsden’s FA Cup dream appears to be over after the club were thrown out of the competition for fielding an ineligible player in their 2-1 defeat of League Two…
L’Équipe’s All-Star Best XI of 2008
It’s that time of the year again. With the days fast approaching December 31, awards for the “Best XI” of 2008 are being handed left and right. Even Soccerlens jumped…
Transfer Rumors (29 Dec 08): AC Milan to make Agger bid, Villa line up Defoe, Real end Young pursuit, and more
We’re only a few days away from the start of a new year and the opening of the winter transfer window. I know, it’s exciting, right? A few high-profile deals…
West Ham reject Manchester City’s bid for duo
According to the Daily Mail, Manchester City have had bids for Craig Bellamy and Scott Parker rejected by West Ham.
Manchester City to make £4m offer for Owen
According to the Daily Mail, Manchester City are planning on making a £4m bid for Michael Owen next month.
Newcastle United 1-5 Liverpool – 28 December 2008 – English Premier League – Live Blog
Newcastle United (Edgar 45′ + 1) 1-5 Liverpool (Gerrard 31′, 66′, Hyypia 36′, Babel 50′, Alonso pen. 76′) Stadium: St. James Park, England Competition: English Premier League Date: 28 December…
Ferdinand out for Middlesbrough game, no Tottenham return for Defoe, and more
22:30 – My fantasy team took quite the hit with Cesc Fabregas getting knocked out of action until April, and it’s taking another, albeit more short-term, hit with Rio Ferdinand…
Official Football Players’ Websites
A list of official websites for the most popular internet-savvy footballers, neatly arranged in alphabetical order. Please do not use this as an excuse to stalk your favourite stars or…
Transfer Rumors (24 Dec 08): Pennant too greedy for Real, Alonso in Arsenal link again, and more
Unfortunately for many football fans young and old alike, and for that matter, many a manager as well, jolly old Saint Nick doesn’t grant transfer wishes, though that copy of…