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So what should I admit to? I'm absolutely United of course. I love Ali, films about politics, Chris Rock and watch far too many American television series. My idea of hell is broadband deprivation!

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MOSCOW - OCTOBER - OCTOBER 20: Sir Alex Ferguson of Manchester United speaks during a press conference ahead of their UEFA Champions League match against CSKA Moscow at Luzhniki Stadium on October 20, 2009 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Oleg Nikishin/Getty Images)

Will the Real United Stand Up At Stamford Bridge?

Published 11 days ago
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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: Nani of Manchester United in action during the Carling Cup Third Round match between Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford on September 23, 2009 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Trap Door Opens for Nani As United Steal Home Draw Against Sunderland

Published about 1 month ago
617 reads 10 comments

BIRKENHEAD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 19: Tranmere Rovers Manager John Barnes looks on prior to the Carling Cup second round match between Tranmere Rovers and Bolton Wanderers at Prenton Park on August 25, 2009 in Birkenhead, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Are Black Managers Victims of English Football's Racism?

Published about 1 month ago
392 reads 40 comments

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - AUGUST 19: Ji-Sung Park of Manchester United in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Burnley and Manchester United at Turf Moor on August 19, 2009 in Burnley, England. (Photoby Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Ji Sung Park: The Season of Truth

Published about 1 month ago
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Jamie Ward responded to a comment on Ferguson Gets It Wrong With His Tactics and Comments About The Referee
Jamie Ward responded to a comment on Ferguson Gets It Wrong With His Tactics and Comments About The Referee
Jamie Ward responded to a comment on Stan Collymore: A Complete Waste Of Our Time, But Who's Really To Blame?
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nigel smith responded to a comment on Are Black Managers Victims of English Football's Racism?

The Short List What nigel thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Favorite Athletes

Muhammad Ali, Socrates
Favorite Sports Teams

Manchester United, Brazil 1982, Anorthosis Famagusta
Favorite Coaches

Lord Ferg, Arsene Wenger
All Time Sports Moment

Ryan Giggs' goal in the 1999 FA Cup Semi-Final
Most Memorable Game Attended

United v West Brom 1978

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by Jamie
about 1 month ago

It my pleasure buddy, I enjoy how you write and always keep an eye out for your articles.
by Miles
about 1 month ago

The Only Player Who's Petulance and Aggression Is Passion For The Game.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/255531-the-only-player-whos-petulance-and-aggression-is-passion-for-the-game

Have a read, and leave your opinion!

Miles
by Adrian Staehle
about 1 month ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/252862-adrian-staehle-presents-project-99
by Willie
about 1 month ago

Cheers for the link Nigel, appreciate it.

I agree with both yours and Harry's summation, I acknowledged it in the article when I referred to Palacios' and Huddlestone's lack of mobility.

They couldn't get close to any of the United midfielders. Jenas made a difference though.

Last year at against United Spurs played 442 with Modric on the left and got destroyed.

The change might not have worked, but Spurs did play better.

Again, thanks for the link, much appreciated.

Regards,

Willie
by Jamie
about 1 month ago

I will always tell people about how good syriana (in particular) and the constant gardner are.

Frost/nixon is definatly worth watching, I really enjoyed it and would love to watch the real interviews in full, I suggest you try and get the real interviews and watch them after the film, its amazing just how well the actors played the parts.

The real interviews are, in pieces, on youtube.
by Jamie
about 1 month ago

Just noticed your bio.....did you watch frost/nixon?!?!

Also love Syriana and the constant gardner as well.
by Jamie
about 1 month ago

Its encouragement tinged with a hint of jelousy ;-)

You have what I would call the x-factor when it comes to writing, full of quiet class and professionalism.

Great stuff, I reckon your going to do very well if you take this up as a career.
by Nathan
2 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/242501-sneijder-perfect-replacement-for-scholes-at-united
by Kr.Abhimanyu
2 months ago

Hola Nigel,

What's up?! - Seems a you bought out a balanced piece amongst a hoard of biased United fans.

Cheers

AVR
by Richard
3 months ago

Trying to become a featured columnist for the University of Houston Cougars football team...

Please read my article and comment on what you think of the story. Add me as a fan if you like my work and I will do the same.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/226622-case-keenum-could-help-university-of-houston-win-conference-usa

Thanks!

ro
by Benjamin
3 months ago

thanks for the fan add mate
by Jamie
3 months ago

Anytime, im a big fan of your work mate
by Salaar
3 months ago

Hey,

La Liga can now boast of having the three best players in the world. Are you sensing a new trend?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/226570-kaka-ronaldo-and-messi-is-sunny-spain-the-place-to-be

Have a look, IF you want to.
Thanks,
SS
by Mohamed
3 months ago

Hi there ¡ Hope not to bother.Please take a look at this funny article.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/219165-the-top-wisest-secrets-to-succeed-in-sports-dont-miss-the-show
-Thanks soo much for your precious Time and have a nice day!
Mohamed
by David 'MITB'
3 months ago

Hey,

I've finally gotten round to writing a football article! It's about players with huge potential who never quite achieved what they should have.

I think it will prove an interesting read. Let me know what you think.

Please spread the word!!!

Cheers

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/219106-top-10-footballers-who-failed-to-realise-their-potential

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Will the Real United Stand Up At Stamford Bridge?

Trap Door Opens for Nani As United Steal Home Draw Against Sunderland

Are Black Managers Victims of English Football's Racism?

Ji Sung Park: The Season of Truth

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