Articles By Charlie Rhodes (31329)

Chris Eagles The Latest To Leave The United Nest

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 22 2012

April 28th 2007, 1.50pm Manchester United started the day 3 points ahead of Chelsea at the top of the table, but now are 2-0 down at Goodison Park, whilst Chelsea…

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Flattered to Deceive – How Footballers Cheat On Their Fans

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 20 2012

Flattered. That is the worst word in football. If you support a team, you will know this word — it is a heart breaker. It is football-speak for ‘I’ve been…

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Football kits and a lack of club identity

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 15 2011

A club’s colours and kit are a fundamental part of their tradition and heritage; indeed many would recognise a team because of their uniform before their badge. Take my side,…

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Eto’o, Ronaldinho and Deco – Chelsea’s Advantage Over United?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 5 2022

Despite reports yesterday claiming Manchester City were still hopeful of signing Ronaldinho this summer, it appears as though the Brazilian’s heart is set on Chelsea, to team up with the…

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Why Euro 2008 may just be the best thing to happen to English football

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 13 2023

When it comes to the annals of English football history, it’s unlikely Steve McClaren’s tenure in the hotseat will get a particularly favourable write-up. Somewhat tactically naive, unable to motivate…

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The Euro 2008 Best XI

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 4 2022

It’s that time when we have to look at the performances of of all the players in Euro 2008 and select our team of the tournament. I know it’s subjective,…

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English Premier League players at Euro 2008 – how did they do?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 4 2022

Thanks to everyone who pointed out the players I had missed out. I apologise for not including everyone. I’ve added a few, but I’m not claiming this to be a…

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The Euro 2008 Soccerlens Awards

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 4 2022

With Euro 2008 all over and the winners Spain still celebrating their great success and the losers Germany still licking their wounds, I thought I would take a hopefully ‘light…

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Euro 2008 in Quotes

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 4 2022

If you didn’t see all of the Euro 2008 tournament then you can get a decent picture of what it was like by looking at some of the quotes made…

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Euro 2008 Babes | Euro 2008 Fans

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 9 2022

Euro 2008 Babes… For those of you who asked and expected 🙂 And if you’re looking for more eye-candy, just go through the football babes section.

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Russia 0-3 Spain – Live Blog – Semifinals – Euro 2008

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 31 2021

Russia 0-3 Spain (Xavi 50′, Guiza 73′, Silva 82′) Ernst Happel Stadion, Vienna Thursday 26 June 2008 Euro 2008, Semi Final #2 Kickoff: 20:45 CET, 19:45 GMT, 14:45 EST Russia…

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Russia 0-3 Spain – Spain repeat group-phase thrashing to reach Euro 2008 final

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 31 2021

Russia 0-3 Spain (Xavi 50′, Guiza 73′, Silva 82′) Ernst Happel Stadion, Vienna Thursday 26 June 2008 Euro 2008 Semi Final #2 Kickoff: 20:45 CET, 19:45 GMT, 14:45 EST Russia…

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Chelsea Launch US Youth Soccer Initiative

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 5 2009

Chelsea FC have announced their plan to build a network of top youth clubs across America to develop Chelsea Soccer Schools, a new Tournament called the Chelsea Sevens, coaching clinics…

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Germany 3-2 Turkey – Impressive Turks bow out in style

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 6 2022

Germany 3-2 Turkey (Germany: Schweinsteiger 26′, Klose 78′, Lahm 90′, Turkey: Ugur Boral 22′, Semih Senturk 86′) St. Jakob-Park, Basel Wednesday 25 June 2008 Euro 2008 Semi Final #1 Kickoff:…

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Germany 3-2 Turkey – Live Blog – Semifinals – Euro 2008

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 6 2022

Germany (Schweinsteiger 26′, Klose 78′, Lahm 90′) 3-2 Turkey (Ugur Boral 22′, Semih Senturk 86′) St. Jakob-Park, Basel Wednesday 25 June 2008 Euro 2008, Semi Final #1 Kickoff: 20:45 CET,…

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