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Massive Portsmouth FC supporter, I've been following the boys since our old first division days. A university student from America, I spend my days reading and writing about the English game, and am practically encyclopedic when it comes to player/club histories and statistics. I'm a season ticket holder at Fratton Park, and a student at Magdalen College at the University of Oxford.

I've always had a passion for writing, and an even stronger passion for football. I have the honor of serving as the Portsmouth Community Leader here on Bleacher Report, but my knowledge of the game isn't limited to just the South Coast side.

I've had the honor of having my work featured on Fox Soccer's website, and hope to see many more on there:
http://msn.foxsports.com/soccer/story/8954100/What-does-losing-Diarra-mean-for-Portsmouth
http://msn.foxsports.com/soccer/story/9409582/Peter-Crouch-proves-point-in-England-win
I hope to find my work on a lot more sites other than that.

University work - particularly my thesis - keeps me pretty busy, but I write as often as I can about the topics I know and the issues I am passionate about.

Ryan's Recent Articles

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 10: Frank Lampard of England is congratulated by team mates Glen Johnson (C) and Theo Walcott (R) after he scores the second goal of the game during the FIFA 2010 World Cup Group 6 Qualifying match between England and Andorra at Wembley Stadium on June 10, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Glen Johnson: The Best Right-Back in England

Published 5 months ago
476 reads 7 comments

LONDON - APRIL 01: Peter Crouch of England celebrates with Gareth Barry (R) as he scores their first goal during the FIFA 2010 World Cup Group 6 Qualifying match between England and Ukraine at Wembley Stadium on April 1, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Peter Crouch Proves Point in England Win

Published 7 months ago
80 reads 18 comments

Portsmouth: The Case of Theofanis Gekas

Published 7 months ago
343 reads 15 comments

English Premier League Title Race: For Once, It's Actually Interesting!

Published 7 months ago
123 reads 5 comments

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Ryan Writes About

World Football (52),
EPL (49),
Portsmouth (48),
Opinion (39),
Football (15),
International Football (11),
Soccer (11),
UEFA Cup (11)

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Favorite Athletes

Shaun Wright-Phillips, Gary O'Neil, Matthew Taylor, Yakubu, Linvoy Primus, Alan Knight
Favorite Sports Teams

Portsmouth Football Club, England National Football Team
Favorite Coaches

Alan Ball, Jim Smith, Brian Clough
All Time Sports Moment

When Sol went up to lift the FA Cup
Most Memorable Game Attended

Portsmouth 2-1 Manchester City, March 2006 - In a moment of despair for Portsmouth supporters, we saw Pedro Mendes fire in two 25 yard thunderbolts - including one that was practically the last kick of the game - to begin our great escape. It was an absolutely incredible moment, and one that many supporters believe was the reason we stayed up despite an awful season
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

"Gentleman Jim" Dickinson's disciplinary record - in 845 appearances in a Pompey shirt and 48 in an England shirt, Dickinson was NEVER BOOKED a single time, earning him his nickname.

Swindon Town's John Trollope's record for most league appearances for a single team: 770. Dickinson had 764 for Portsmouth, and in today's modern game, it is a record which will never be beaten
Pele or Maradona?

Pele - a well respected leader of the game, rather than an over-the-top wash-up

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by Jersey Al
4 months ago

My thoughts on the US Mens National Soccer Team and their huge upset of Spain:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/206063-usa-2-spain-0-will-the-real-us-mens-soccer-team-please-stand-up
by Dann
4 months ago

Hey mate.
Did my first slide show today. It is supposed to be humor. Tell me if you like it

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/197755-looking-at-sports-once-again-when-it-sickens-me#page/13
by Carolina
5 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/179571-manchester-united-to-give-hull-city-an-easy-ride-youre-havin-a-laugh#comments

What do you think of the last round of this years Premiership?
by Willie
6 months ago

Vote for the Bleacher Report Football Article Team of the Season.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/167638-the-brfa-team-of-the-year
by Samrin
6 months ago

Hey mate,
Could u please check this article out, rate it and leave a comment? here is the link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/165716-jurgen-klinsmanns-sacking-who-is-to-blame
Samrin
by Goutham
6 months ago

Hello bro..i published the second part of the funniest soccer quotes ever.,..so pls have a look and give your opinion..
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/155881-funniest-soccer-quotes-ever-pt-2
by Barney
7 months ago

Hey Ryan,

I've written an article about Liverpool with religious connections as it is Easter Sunday. Now, I'm not the most religious guy on this earth, as you may have guessed, so I'm not sure how it has come out! I would appreciate your thoughts and views on it as I'm not convinced it came out as well as I had planned!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/154914-an-easter-sunday-special-the-parable-of-liverpool-football-club

Cheers,
Barney
by Barney
7 months ago

The results are in and the votes have been counted! Check out this month's winners of the World Football Awards!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/153383-br-world-football-community-awards-march-2009-results

Cheers,
Barney
by Goutham
7 months ago

Pls read my latest article(Humor) and say what you fell:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/152876-funniest-quotes-ever-made-by-soccer-playersits-really-funny
by David
7 months ago

Alan Shearer takes the reigns at Newcastle United, but I think he needs a bit more than 7 weeks. Sing this parody and comment on what you think fate has in store:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/152333-parodies-couldnt-i-have-had-more-time-featuring-alan-shearer

Thanks again,

Weird Dave.
by Carolina
7 months ago

Ryan what do you think of my Preview?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/150002-epl-preview-hull-city-vs-portsmouth
by Barney
7 months ago

The World Football Writer Awards are back! Get Voting!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/149592-br-world-football-community-awards-march-2009-voting
by Carolina
7 months ago

Play up Pompey, Pompey play up.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/148682-favourite-footballing-chants

Heard any good chants take a look at these and add your own to the article.
by Carolina
7 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/148024-what-has-the-premiership-ever-done-for-england

If you get a chance take a look at my latest article and let me know what you think?

Thanks mate.
by Goutham
7 months ago

Hello bro..pls read my latest article and say what you feel about it..
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/147369-which-is-the-best-league-in-europe-serie-a-la-liga-or-premier-league

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