Simon Martin (Senior Writer)

Joined about 1 year ago

• 74 articles written
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Simon's Bio

A student at the UK's top sports Uni, Loughborough University, Simon is a budding Pentathlete and an FA referee in his spare time. He studies English and Technical Journals for his degree.

Simon is a season ticket holder at the Valley, home of Charlton Athletic, and is a red red robin, through and through!

He is hoping that his articles on the laws of the game, and analysis of refereeing behaviour may highlight areas in the game which require improvement, or at the very least encourage some healthy debate!

Simon has quite a few football related projects on the go. one of his latest ventures is an attempt to get real footballers more recognised for their efforts on and off the pitch: and it starts with Chris Powell of Charlton Athletic: getting him a Knighthood!

For anyone so inclined to vote: http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/Sir-C-Powell/

On that note, he's off to Charlton! COME ON YOU REDS!

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by Ricky
about 16 hours ago

Professional Football: The Chase of An Impossible Dream?

For every one of the 13 million people playing football unprofessionally in the UK, the possibility of professional contracts with professional clubs is a very real possibility for some. But of those with the talent to play our beautiful game, how many are chasing an impossible dream?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/66021-professional-football-the-chase-of-an-impossible-dream

Check out my latest article, I'm sure you'll have an opinion!

Ricky

by Brad
15 days ago

Simon

Something fun about the weekend I thought you might like: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/60358-the-high-and-the-low-the-weekends-best-and-worst-in-the-premiership

Cheers, Brad

by Farooq
22 days ago

Hey,

Top 10 Stories Of The Weekend: Week 4

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/58039-top-10-stories-of-the-weekend-week-4

Check it out.

Farooq.

by Brad
28 days ago

Simon,

Great to have you back around these parts. My new installment of Great Managers is out. Check it out and let me know what you think: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/55716-fabio-capello-what-makes-englands-boss-great

Brad

by Salomon
about 1 month ago

Hey welcome back mate. A bit late i know but ive just noticed that you were back with us. Looking forward to read your articles....

by Farooq
about 1 month ago

Hey Simon , this article may interest you.

Its regarding yesterdays champions league draw.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/52131-was-the-champions-league-draw-rigged

Thanks, Farooq

by Ricky
about 1 month ago

Where you at the Valley last Saturday because I was whiteness to a Charlton performance better than any in recent times the other day, I'm sure you enjoyed it. Maybe my presence was some sort of good luck charm!

by Tim
about 1 month ago

Hey - thanks for being one of my "fans". I'm looking forward to writing an interactive series about college football each week this season, and I'd love it if you have any input or ideas. My first article's coming Sunday, but I previewed the series here:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/50881-carrying-on-about-college-football-preseason-edition

Thanks!

by Ryan
about 1 month ago

Welcome back, Simon! Good to have you back, mate.

How do you feel about us taking Thomas? What have you got to say about him?

Regards,
Ryan

by Michael
about 1 month ago

Allo mate thought I would let you know that my predictions are out for the first week of the 2008/2009 Premier League season.

It will become a weekly series called Weekly Musings, with added articles for the F.A.Cup, Carling Cup and The Champions League.

Here is the address, check it out and comment.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/47606-weekly-musings-premier-league-predictions-week-one

Cheers mate.

by Salaar
about 1 month ago

Welcome Back Simon...

Keep Well,
SS

by John
2 months ago

there should be an email in your box

by John
2 months ago

Simon,
post your email on my page. I'll delete it off my page as soon as I jot it down. You'll get an email from EPL fantasy league and you can join the league.
John

by John
2 months ago

Simon,
I'm starting a fantasy EPL league for bleacher report writers. Interested?
John

by Jeff
5 months ago

Hi Simon,
I only just heard about your losses. My utmost condolences. I've missed reading your articles and I hope you'll rediscover your passion for writing.
All the best mate,
Jeff
P.S. And even though we won't be seeing Charlton back in the prem next season I hope it won't be too long until they do make it back up. Good luck.

by Tim
5 months ago

Hey Simon,

I'm very sorry to hear about your recent losses through your latest article. My thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected dearly.

Anyways, on a lighter note, hopefully you can rediscover your desire to come back onto the Bleacher Report. We need you here! This place just isn't the same without your usual controversial rants and articles on Charlton Athletic.

All the best,

Tim

by Salaar
5 months ago

Sorry for your losses mate..

by Salaar
5 months ago

Hey mate,
Just thought you might be interested in looking at my latest piece
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/18835-Time-to-Meditate-Best-Player-to-Grace-the-Game--210408

by Salaar
5 months ago

Thanks for the pick Simon.

by Salaar
5 months ago

Hey Simon,
Do me a favor mate..check out this article and tell me what you think about it.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/18401-Managers-Start-Feeling-Insecure

Thanks,
SS

by Khalid
5 months ago

Thanks for the edit Simon

by Ryan
6 months ago

Simon,

Just read your work on the article "A Plea Against Hooliganism," and just wanted to leave you a note to say "nice work." The article itself was very good, but the way you handled the comments that were left was well done - impressive is an understatement. It's very easy to get wound up over those sorts of things, but kudos to you for the professionalism.

Keep up the great work, mate!

-Ryan

by Sheikh
6 months ago

Hey Simon..it's good to be back here..I was so caught up with my daily work that i 4got abt u ppl..

Yeah..Sheikh's back now..thankz for the wake up call!

by Andrew
6 months ago

Must admit I see Millwall and go ouch lol.

Have a good one!

by Andrew
6 months ago

I had a look Simon and instead of leaving a comment now I figured I'd wait and help you explain our beautiful game to the masses as the comments flow in :)

I have done the first level referees course with SAFA (South African Football Association) and even got 100%...I never went any further though, it was just for a sports course I was entertaining myself with at the time. So I don't have any experience reffing men so to speak.

I referee school games and it's crazy what you see and the reactions you get even from 14 year olds.

I'm with the refs ;)

Keep up the good work and be prepared I'm sure for dome varied interpretations.

I was sure the 6 second keeper rule was gone though....I tell the little brats to zip it when they call for that one haha

by Salaar
6 months ago

Thanks,I've been told we'll be heading up there in a bit..It will be in the aftermath of a game,the addicks have West Brom..it will probably on Bleacher Report by tomorrow evening for sure..If you want to hear the interview,i think BBC Radio Kent will air it soon..I'm not so sure of the media covering it around London..I will add your question too probably..take care and enjoy your friday game..

Salaar

by Salaar
6 months ago

thanks mate..hey Simon,
i'll be doing a show on who we expect to see in the premier league next season..I think I have an interview with Charlton's Darren Ambrose there,let me know..any question you think i should ask..since you appear to be very much a Charlton fan..

by Salaar
6 months ago

hey Simon,
great article..the one on hooliganism..really had a point there.

by Ryan
7 months ago

Glad I could clear things up, Simon--and sorry we couldn't be of more help on this one. Thanks for bearing with us as we get all our features up to par.

RA

by Ryan
7 months ago

S,

Just posted a note on your Gretna piece--check it out when you get a chance.

Best,

RA

by Clement
7 months ago

Thanks a lot for answering that fast!


by Clement
7 months ago

Hi Simon, I have a question for you, to whom should i ask if I want a new photo uploaded.
Thanks and keep on writing good stuff.

by Andrew
7 months ago

Hi Simon...I got the info from an old 442 magazine Feb 2002....

by Andrew
7 months ago

Thanks Simon...I've written my own piece on the incident. Would be good if you take a look.

Cheers mate

by Andrew
7 months ago

Don't worry Simon, I was responding to another comment the second time around. Not your actual article. Must hand it to you though mate, you certainly know how to stir up some contraversy.

Keep well mate

by Jamie
7 months ago

Well good point but my opinion is not totally flawed.

Once again, I am not saying asian fans would come to see Middlesbrough, they would come to see Man Utd IF Boro drew them in the 39th league came. But some might because we have Lee Dong Gook, but to be fair he's not made enough of an impact.

As for the west ham case i think that is a very good point, but one key factor reamains that these games were played on english soil.

Keep in touch, i appreciate your views and enjoyed our litte debate.

Your articles are also very well written and the majority provide well reasoned arguments, especially the EPL Foreign Policy one.

Jamie

by Zander
7 months ago

Hey Simon,

I just wanted to let you know that Bleacher Report has launched out of beta with an updated look and feel and some great new features. Check out the "Game On" link in the header to find out more.

Next week we'll be launching the site to the world with some public announcements—and it'd be great to get a contribution from you between now and Tuesday to make Bleacher Report's launch a success.

Let me know if you need any help with ideas or have questions. Have a great weekend Simon!

Zander

by Jamie
7 months ago

as well as that i'm only 15 years old so a little constructive criticism next time please!

by Jamie
7 months ago

please spell middlesbrough right next time

by Sheikh
7 months ago

Well yeah,,the makeover is looking good but it's a bit flashy..

good to see u leading us again and glad to see myself back in the toop 3 too.

The race is on....lol

by Ryan
7 months ago

Glad you dig it Simon--I agree that it turned out pretty nicely. Bryan Goldberg is actually the man to compliment, as he's been in charge of driving the development push. I'm sure he'd love to hear from you if you have the time.

Onward and upward,

RA

by Brad
8 months ago

Hey Simon,

Beyond our discussion on the overseas issue, I want to say that I really respect your opinion and love your articles. Thanks for the healthy debate. And I am sorry if I offended. Totally not my intention.

Cheers. Brad

by Ryan
8 months ago

Thanks for bringing that to my attention, Simon. We're always in the process of refining the site's ranking algorithm, and this is an important point. I've passed word along to Zander Freund, our Community Director and the man with Final Say on all such issues. You may also want to follow up with him to be sure we solve things the right way.

Hope all is well,

RA

by Sheikh
8 months ago

thanks for settling the difference mate...i understand what u've said..and will try to loive up to that

by Andrew
8 months ago

haha we seem to be swapping every other hour mate...must be a dead heat. Thanks mate

by Sheikh
9 months ago

Sorry for the unforced error mate..actually i heard it from the news that Sam was the sixth manager to get the seack..how wrog were they!!!

by Simon
9 months ago

Do you reckon Charlton will win the replay at West Brom? I am a Posh fan and fancy our chances of giving you a shock if you do! West Brom would probably be tougher for us as they knocked us out of the Carling Cup, but we could still beat them on our day as well.

by Andrew
9 months ago

Thanks Simon. Seasons greetings to you too.

Don't worry about the top spot mate. You deserve it.

by Sheikh
9 months ago

It really bemuses me, but u seem to have overlooked my latest article unwittingly...you have posted in my bulletin two times and two times your eyes missed that!!!

by Sheikh
9 months ago

'back to my best'..(frown) this menas that most of my previous works weren't up to ur expectations..?lol
anyways, yes, we are the three proud Columnists of EPL in Bleachers and certainly u r leading the race. Andrew is absent for some reason and it has left space for me to snatch his position.

Yes, we must be UNITED..and hit back at some nonsense comments..as your step brother did (that Simon without pic) lol.

by Simon
9 months ago

The reason I wrote 'not based on fact' is because you were speculating as to what any witnesses may have seen. It may be a fact that there were witnesses, but we do not know what any of those witnesses actually witnessed.

Your article clearly presumes that Barton is guilty in this case, and in all others. You seem to be au fait with UK law, so you will be aware that here we presume innocence, not guilt.

Banding about words like 'defammation' and 'libelous' is in my opinion a little childish. You have aired your views, I have disagreed, as is my right.

I don't seek to wind anyone up or target any individuals, I merely respond to articles as I see fit.

Sometimes I may be a little quick to react, but as you wrote the article yourself in anger, I am sure you can see why passion can sometimes get the better of all of us.

by Mark
9 months ago

leave my car alone!

by Melvin
9 months ago

Appreciate the kind comments. Cheers to that :-)

by Sheikh
10 months ago

check out my reply in 'Magnificent Ronaldo..."

by Sheikh
10 months ago

aren't u finding our fluctuating rankings funny? once i see myself second and then when i login later on i see Tim U or Gerry topping you and even Andrew....THe BR team has set up quite an algorithm!!

by Andrew
10 months ago

Thanks Simon. I don't normally reply to the idiots, just had a bad day i guess. Thanks again for the support.

by Andrew
11 months ago

Thanks too for your kind comment.

by Sheikh
12 months ago

Hey Simon, do you referee the Sunday leagues or the Conference football leagues?

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