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Fernando Torres Going Nowhere Near Manchester City…In January

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 18 2008

Well, just for the confirmation, Fernando Torres is not leaving Liverpool next month. His agent has declared that the Spanish star is staying on at Anfield beyond January. Of course,…

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Liverpool to make swap swoop for Tottenham winger in January?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 18 2008

According to the Daily Mail, Liverpool are interested in Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon, and will offer £7m plus out of favor winger Jermaine Pennant for Lennon in January.

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Barry Ferguson — a Rangers Teddy Berra?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 8 2023

There has not been a much more polarizing topic amongst any circle of Rangers supporters this year than that of the return of Barry Ferguson. After giving his all for…

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It Takes Three to Tango in Argentina

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 11 2023

For the first time in history of the Torneo Apertura or Opening (there are two seasons in Argentina) championship in Argentina, three teams ended up level on points (39). Boca…

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Hamburg 3-1 Villa – The harsh truth about Aston Villa

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 5 2023

Villa had already qualified for the knockout stages of the UEFA Cup, so in some ways last night’s game was irrelevant, meaning the B-team was trawled out to Germany to…

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Transfer Rumors (17 Dec 08): Real to ink Diarra with Ron to follow, Juve after Liverpool duo, Wigan want Owen, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 17 2008

Today’s transfer roundup isn’t light on speculation involving big names and big clubs. Some of it’s nothing but filler and hot air, but somewhere in there is at least a…

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Wigan to reunite Owen and Heskey in January?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 17 2008

According to a report from the Daily Star, Wigan could make an ambitious January bid for Michael Owen.

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Juventus eye summer moves for Liverpool duo

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 17 2008

According to the Daily Mirror, Juventus are eyeing a summer swoop for Liverpool duo Daniel Agger and Ryan Babel. Agger has recently been linked with AC Milan thanks to his…

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FIFA Club World Cup: A Second Look

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 22 2011

The problem I fear with approaching any non-European competition as an admitted a priori “avid PL supporter”, as  does Mr. BD Condell in a prior piece posted on this site, is…

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Real Madrid Bid For Lassana Diarra Accepted

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 17 2008

Real Madrid have had a substantial bid accepted for the French defensive midfielder Lassana Diarra by Portsmouth but there has been conflicting reports on what the exact transfer fee is….

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Leah Will Make You Flip

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 19 2008

She’s one of the biggest celebrities in Brazil, despite the fact that she lives in America and can barely speak Portuguese.  She’s a versatile defender and scorer, good enough to…

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Blyth battle through to face Blackburn

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 17 2008

One of non-league’s most famous FA Cup names are at it again. Blyth Spartans have set up a dream third round tie against Blackburn Rovers after netting a last minute…

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FIFA Club World Cup: If It Was a Horse They’d Shoot It!

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 22 2012

So let me guess, you’re sitting on the edge of your seat, fidgeting nervously as you await the final stages of the FIFA Club World Cup (formerly known as the…

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Tears of Joy (Mexican League Apertura Final 2008)

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 17 2008

If you can’t remember the last time you watched thousands of mature adults, on a day of deep blue skies and  blindingly bright high altitude winter sunshine, all weeping and…

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Transfer Rumors (16 Dec 08): Pompey’s Diarra to Real, Bendtner to Inter, Arsenal eye Serie A duo, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 17 2008

Tuesday wasn’t a particularly busy day in transfer news and rumors, but the cupboard’s not completely bare of speculation involving some of the top clubs and players around Europe.

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