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The second edition of Bleacher Report World Football Community is out and this time there is a tough competition. Unlike last time, where writers won different categories, this time, the awards are based on a different concept...

B/R World Football Community's Best Writer (July-August)

by Salaar Arshad Shamsi (Senior Writer)

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August 08, 2008


The second edition of Bleacher Report World Football Community is out and this time there is a tough competition.

Unlike last time, where writers won different categories, this time, the awards are based on a different concept.

Simon Martin won the Best Writer award, Jeff Harbert clinched the Emerging Writer award, Andrew McNair bagged the Most Consistent Writer award and John Houmes grabbed the Most Consistent Writer award.

This time, the awards will be based on a different concept, which is better known as the 'writer-select-writer' concept.

I believe it's best for the originality of the awards, that the Best Writers should be selected by their fellow writers.

This edition is the first of a quarterly series in which B/R Writers will select their winners.

Here are certain rules and regulations for these awards :

  • The Top 15 Writers from B/R's World Football Community will be selected as nominees.
  • All writers have the right the vote for their favourite choices for the specified categories.
  • The six categories are : Best Writer, Most Consistent Writer, Most Creative Writer, Most Comical Writer, Best Emerging Writer and Most Controversial Writer
  • All writers have the right to vote but NOMINEES can not vote for themselves, failure to comply will mean the vote will not be counted.
  • Voting will be carried out through the comments (even I will vote through the comments)
  • Only these nominees can be voted for.
  • One Writer CAN be selected for a maximum of four categories.
  • Six "WILD CARD" entries have been allowed to make the competition even more tough.
  • Another article will published within the following week revealing the results, voting deadline is Monday (11th August)

This format is to be followed, when voting for the categories

My Vote (this is just an example)

Best Writer - David Beckham

Most Consistent Writer- Leo Messi

Most Creative Writer- Roy Keane

Most Comical Writer-Jose Mourinho

Best Emerging Writer-Theo Walcott

Most Controversial Writer-Joey Barton

 

Here are your nominees :

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  1. Salaar Arshad Shamsi 11 months ago

    Here are my choices and the format to follow..

    Best Writer - Andrew McNair

    Most Consistent Writer- Shyam

    Most Creative Writer- Shyam

    Most Comical Writer- I've missed Gerry for this one, I guess I'd have to give it to Zahi Sahli.

    Best Emerging Writer- Alan McGuinness

    Most Controversial Writer-Micheal Griffin

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  2. Andrew McNair 11 months ago

    Best - Marc Kaveh

    Consistent - Salaar

    Creative - Shyam

    Comical - S B

    Emerging - Dakota

    Controversial - Alby Jnr

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    • Marc Kaveh 11 months ago

      didnt see that one coming, cheers andrew i guess you couldnt pick yourself!

      Best - Andrew McNair

      Consistent - Salaar

      Creative - Alby Jnr

      Comical - SB

      Emerging - Mark Andrew

      Controversial - Michael Griffin

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  3. Zahi Sahli 11 months ago

    Best Writer- Alby Jnr

    Most Consistent Writer- Salaar Shamsi

    Most Creative Writer- Marc Kaveh

    Most Comical Writer- Dakota Rubin

    Best Emerging Writer- Alan McGuinness

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  4. Zahi Sahli 11 months ago

    most controversial- Brad Simkulet

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  5. Warren Halley 11 months ago

    Awards, Everybody needs recognition, eh?

    Best- It's a tie between Andrew and Salaar, but I'd give it to Salaar

    Consistent-Salaar, he's got over 300 articles now for B/R, I'm catching up :p

    Creative- Shyam, he's brilliant, I loved his article on Transfers and then about the media and now the Rivals Views.

    Comical-Andrew, only because of his Darren Fletcher Bargain article, I liked it, there isn't too much comedy on Bleacher, maybe Harry Smith should be here for his Messi,Ronaldo and Kaka, all in one big frying pan.

    Emerging- I don't really know, I've been on Bleacher for a month but I think Bevan could get it, he has written 19 articles in a month, Alright I'll give it to Shyam.

    Controversial- Shyam again, what can I say, I really like his articles.

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  6. Michael Griffin 11 months ago

    Best Writer - Andrew McNair

    Consistent - Salaar Shamsi

    Creative - Shyam

    Comical - S B

    Emerging - Alan Mcguiness (sorry if I have spelt that wrong)

    Controversial - Erm, I don't know really. Alby Jnr I'd have to say

    Oh and thanks for the controversial bit Salaar, can't think why though hehehe.

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  7. Salomon Gonzales 11 months ago

    hmm Im no where to be seen on either of the lists - Im surprised......Anyway..

    Best writer : Andrew McNair - I simply agree with most of his views. He always manages to back up his argument successfully...

    Consistent writer : Salaar Shamsi - 300 articles is hard to argue against.

    Creative writer : S B - I simply love his articles and the way he gets his points across. He disagrees with most people but still always manages to back his controversial arguments. His non-stop coverage of Brazilian football is also very good....

    Comical writer : There are quite a few but i have to give it to Barney Corkhill.

    Emerging writer : I really dont know this one. Ive been away for a while so i really cant say..

    Controversial writer : S B - Again, his controversial arguments are really a pleasure to read. He always manages to get people to stand up and take notice of his views. I respect that....

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  8. Barney 11 months ago

    Best Writer - Keith Griffin

    Most Consistent Writer- Salaar Shamsi

    Most Creative Writer- Jeff Harbert

    Most Comical Writer-S B

    Best Emerging Writer-Bevan Bolland

    Most Controversial Writer-S B

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  9. Jeff Harbert 11 months ago

    Best Writer - Tough decision, but I'm going to go ahead and give it to Alby Jnr.

    Most Consistent Writer- Salaar Shamsi (A no brainer...)

    Most Creative Writer- Shyam Parthasarathi

    Most Comical Writer- Hmmm... I guess I'll give it to S B

    Best Emerging Writer-Bevan Bolland

    Most Controversial Writer- Barney Corkhill (Mainly for his article about Solskjaer not being a legend)

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  10. Anthony Sanchez 11 months ago

    Best writer-republikofmancunia (mancs stick together!)
    most consistent-Salaar
    most creative writer-Jeff Harbert
    Most comical writer-S B (It's either laugh or smash the computer up)
    Best emerging writer-Alan Mcguiness (even though he supports chelsea)
    Most controversial-Barney Corkhill (Ole not a legend?)

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  11. David Wilson 11 months ago

    Best Writer - Tie between Andrew McNair and Salaar

    Most Consistent is Salaar

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  12. mark andrew 11 months ago

    Wow this is so tough .

    Too many good writers on here .

    First can i say , i dont really deserve to be in the wild card thing , ive not done enough .

    Thanks for considering me and putting me in tho , it is an honour .

    Best Writer ------ Andrew Mcnair.

    Consistent----------Salaar.

    Most Creative-------Shyam .

    Comical ----------Mike Griffin ( Mate you have entertained me way beyond what i expected )

    Best Emerging -------Bevan Boland .

    Most Controversial--------Barney Corkhill ( I couldnt Pick Mr Heffernan :-) )

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  13. Alan McGuinness 11 months ago

    Best Writer - I'm going to go for someone different, Alex Dimond. He hasn't written an article for a while but I've enjoyed what he's written so far and I like his style.

    Most Consistent Writer- Salaar, 300 articles so far, and he always seems to write a least 3 or 4 a day.

    Most Creative Writer- Salaar, the 'Rules of Journalism' series was a great idea.

    Most Comical Writer- Harry Smith for his Messi article.

    Best Emerging Writer- Bevan Bolland

    Most Controversial Writer- Barney Corkhill for his piece on Solskjaer

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  14. Jon Marum 11 months ago

    Best Writer - tough call but I'll give it to Alby Jnr - his articles are well thought out present and informative. I have enjoyed almost every single one.

    Most Consistent - Salaar by a mile, 300 articles is a great achievement

    Most Creative - Shyam, really like the rivals series

    Most Comical - Barney Corkhill for his Solskjaer piece, he must have been joking surely?

    Emerging - Alan McGuinness

    Controversial - Barney Corckhill for Solskjaer piece, although i have to mention Chris Toy's piece on John Bostock, that was a heated debate!

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  15. Shyam Parthasarathi 11 months ago

    Best Writer - Alby Jnr.

    Most Consistent Writer - Salaar Shamsi

    Most Creative Writer - Jeff Harbert

    Most Comical Writer - S.B.

    Best Emerging Writer- Alan McGuinness

    Most Controversial Writer - Michael Griffin

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  1. Thomas 11 months ago

    Best Writer - Andrew McNair...absolutely brilliant

    Most Consistent Writer - Salaar...the most proficient writer here

    Most Creative Writer - Jeff Harbert...great stories each time

    Most Comical Writer - Dakota Rubin...my fellow MLS fan

    Best Emerging Writer - Alan McGuiness....very promissing, although he's a Chelsea fan

    Most Controversial Writer - TheRepublikOfMancunia...his articles get me very motivated to debat

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  2. John Ingram 11 months ago

    Best Writer - Alby Jnr

    Most Consistent Writer- Salaar Shamsi

    Most Creative Writer- Zahi Sahli

    Most Comical Writer- Alby Jnr

    Best Emerging Writer-Jonathan Marum

    Most Controversial Writer- SB

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  3. XXX XXX 11 months ago

    Best Writer - Zahi Sahli over the past two months...

    Most Consistent Writer - Salaar (the big 300!!!) gets my vote... and a nod to Andrew McNair when he is on his game.

    Most Creative Writer - Shyam Parthasarathi, to much Arsenal but I like the ideas week in week out. A nod to Jeff Harbert also.

    Most Comical Writer - S.B just for the reaction he gets from others.

    Best Emerging Writer - Jonathan Marum and a nod to Alan McGuinness.

    Most Controversial Writer - SB but I never disagree with him... so I'll give it to David "Old Firm" Wilson for making me blue last week.

    I'd also like to mention Dakota Rubin - our group wouldn't be the same without the edits and feedback...

    Alby

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  4. Salaar Arshad Shamsi 11 months ago

    Good to see some positive words of encouragement for our fellow writers.

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  5. Dakota Rubin 11 months ago

    Best Writer: Alby Jnr. consistently writes clean and well-constructed articles that are a joy to read.

    Most Consistent Writer: Scott writes an impressive number of articles, but as far as I am concerned this has to go to Salaar. No one comes out with more articles on a day-to-day basis that cover more diverse subjects in the world of football.

    Most Creative Writer: Andrew McNair. He writes an article almost every day always seems to find an angle outside of the normal breaking news.

    Most Comical Writer: I have to say S B. His articles are always entertaining.

    Best Emerging Writer: Has to go to Alex Diamond. He joined less than a month ago and has racked up 23 great articles already. A great addition to the community.

    Most Controversial Writer: S B. Always has something to say and I respect his always standing behind what he believes.

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  6. Keith Griffin 11 months ago

    Best writer: Alby Jnr. Simply smooth and beautiful to read.

    Most Consistent Writer: Salaar Shamsi. An unstoppable conveyor belt of journalism.

    Most Creative: Shyam Parthasarathi. You need only see his collection of articles to see why.

    Most Comical: S B. Entertaining and humourous from start to finish.

    Best Emerging writer: Jeff Harbert. Great articles that are continually getting better.

    Most Controversial: Barney Corkhill. The Ole article was just brilliant and he has some great ideas.

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    • Keith Griffin 11 months ago

      P.s.......I know jeff may not be an emerging writer anymore, more established. But i believe he will continue to improve and "emerge" to an even greater status.

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    • John Ingram 11 months ago

      Just read your article in response to this piece Keith and I thought it was great.

      I think your right in your choices for me Alby Jnr is best on BR, there is a craft to his writing when he does his editorials and SB is one of my favs. Also of note it was Alby that got the EPL section (limited in its scope) name changed to World Football the guy is a founding father.

      Jeff is a strong writer and has great passion.

      Loved the article Keith.

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    • Shyam Parthasarathi 11 months ago

      Keith, again, I thank you for your wonderful compliments on the other article and for your vote here.

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  7. Bevan Bolland 11 months ago

    Best Writer - Shyam Parthasarathi

    Most Consistent Writer - Salaar Shamsi

    Most Creative Writer - Shyam Parthasarathi

    Most Comical Writer - S.B

    Best Emerging Writer - Mark Andrew

    Most Controversial Writer - Barney Corkhill

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  8. Anon Payn 11 months ago

    Best Writer - Alby Jnr.

    Most Consistent Writer- Salaar Shamsi.

    Most Creative Writer- Shyam Prthasarathi

    Most Comical Writer- SB or Republik... i'l give this one to SB

    Best Emerging Writer- Jeff Harbert

    Most Controversial Writer- Without a doubt, Scott, or RepublikofMancunia. Gets the non-Uniteds wound up!

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  9. S B 11 months ago

    Best Writer - Alby Jnr.

    Most Consistent Writer - Salaar Shamsi

    Most Creative Writer - The best is the most creative

    Most Comical Writer- Salaar Shamsi Ronaldo

    Best Emerging Writer - Thomas Leemon (He`s emerging hence not in the 15)

    Most Controversial Writer- Hmm..that`s a tough one. I see club rivalry at times but not
    much controversy. I`ll give it to Alby Jnr. as well.

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  10. S B 11 months ago

    Thanks everybody for even mentioning me. Truly an honour to be amongst you guys some of which are pros.

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  11. Benjamin Rogers 11 months ago

    Best writer - jeff harbert

    Most consistent - salaar shamsi

    most creative writer - andrew mcnair

    most comical writer - jeff harbert

    best emerging writer - shyam parthasarathi

    most controversial writer - alby jnr

    one day i hope to b amoung the list but until then these guys are world class and great inspiration well done lads!!!

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  12. Chris Kirk 11 months ago

    Best - Shyam Prthasarathi.

    Most consistent - Salaar Shamsi

    Most creative - Alby Jnr

    Most comical - S B

    Best emerging - Marc Kaveh

    Most Controversial - S B again.

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  13. Simon Williams 11 months ago

    Best - Simon Williams

    Most consistent - Simon Williams

    Most creative - Simon Williams

    Most comical - Simon Williams

    Best emerging - Simon Williams

    Most controversial - Simon Williams

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