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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!

Simon Writes About

The Short List facts and information about Simon Martin

Favorite Athletes

Steve Backley, Sebastian Coe

Favorite Sports Teams

Charlton Athletic, Crawley Town, New England Patriots.

All Time Sports Moment

Chris Powell of Charlton Athletic scoring at the Valley, 2006 - he looked to the heavens and cried "that was for Andrew".

Most Memorable Game Attended

Sunderland VS Charlton Athletic, 1997/98 Divison One Play-off final. Charlton won 7-6 on penalties after a Clive Mendonca hat-trick made it 4-4 in extra time.

Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Highest scoring score draw in English football: Charlton Athletic 6 - 6 Middlesborough (1st Divison, 1960). OR... Shortest serving manager, Leroy Rosenior, 10 minutes (Torquay United, 17 May 2007).

Pele or Maradona?

Pele - although I respect Maradona hugely, I fear his "hand of god" counts against his legend status.

Jordan or Gretzky?

Michael Jordan - there are few sportsman out there that command the respect both on the pitch and off that he does.

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  1. by Jeff
    5 days 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.

  2. by Tim
    14 days 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

  3. by Salaar
    20 days ago

    Sorry for your losses mate..

  4. by Salaar
    25 days 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

  5. by Salaar
    27 days ago

    Thanks for the pick Simon.

  6. by Salaar
    27 days 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

  7. by Khalid
    about 1 month ago

    Thanks for the edit Simon

  8. by Ryan
    about 1 month 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

  9. by Sheikh
    about 1 month 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!

  10. by Andrew
    about 1 month ago

    Must admit I see Millwall and go ouch lol.

    Have a good one!

  11. by Andrew
    about 1 month 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

  12. by Salaar
    about 1 month 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

  13. by Salaar
    about 1 month 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..

  14. by Salaar
    about 1 month ago

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

  15. by Ryan
    2 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

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