Football Needs a Smile To Return to Its Fans, Football Needs a Garrincha
10/07/2009
A lover of all things football, Keith is a die-hard Manchester United fan. The love blossomed in the 90's watching the enigmatic and silky Frenchman - Eric Cantona. And although a huge admirer of current Manchester United stars, he still misses the unique striker to the extent that he routinely wears his collar up and kung-fu kicks his friends in rememberance of his hero.
He experienced one of the greatest nights of his life last year when he ventured out for the Champions League final between United and the Blues and what a final it was! What followed that was the consumption of many, many litres of alcohol in a celebration of his team's emphatic victory.
However following this years Champions League final loss to the brilliant Barcelona, Keith's mood dampened somewhat. The dream trophy haul died at the merciless feet of Andreas Iniesta and his death grip upon the football. Still, like any true fan, he chose to drown his sorrows and await next year with renewed hope.
Keith enjoys writing Manchester United based articles but tries his best to stay objective and unbiased. A Sports Journalist hopeful, he has enrolled in college to help him achieve his goal.
Keith is also extremely fond of the sport of his homeland Ireland, with Hurling his preferred activity of the Emerald Isle. Keith was born and raised in the "sunny south-east" of Wexford town and still somehow remains proud to be from a place that basically lied to him, not once has he seen the sun of the "sunny south east" in the last six months.
A proud Irishman, he follows the Ireland national side with pride and hopes that Trapatonni can lead the men in green and restore their former glory.
A happy go lucky guy, he enjoys socialising, the pain of tattoo's, the exhilaration of a Manchester United victory, the simple sarcasm of life and a good pint of Guninness.
Keith welcomes you to enjoy his articles and urges you to comment and rate freely.
Slán go fóill (Bye for now!)
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"The distance between insanity and genius is measured only by success."
"We are the middle children of history, with no purpose or place. Our generation has had no Great Depression, no Great War. Our war is spiritual. Our depression is our lives" --- Tyler Durdon
"No matter how liberated this world becomes, man will always be judged by the amount of alcohol he can consume and women, whether they like to admit it or not, will be impressed."
"I would rather have one breath of her hair, one kiss of her mouth, one touch of her hand than an eternity without it" --- City Of Angels
"Never lie, steal, cheat, or drink. But if you must lie, lie in the arms of the one you love. If you must steal, steal away from bad company. If you must cheat, cheat death. And if you must drink, drink in the moment that takes your breath away" --- Hitch
Hey,
Henry's handball has got the whole football world talking. What better time for another Great Debate? Should Henry have owned up? Is he a cheat? Should FIFA have allowed a replay? Have your say in the great debate!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/294359-the-great-debate-should-fifa-allow-ireland-vs-france-to-be-replayed
Cheers,
Barney
1 day ago
Hey,
After what is being called 'the greatest injustice in sport', the question is, what on earth is FIFA doing?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/294209-the-bottom-corner-fifa-just-a-bunch-of-muppets
Have a look
Thanks
SS.
2 days ago
Keith, after the Henry handball yesterday, I have decided that replay must be implemented in the beautiful game somehow. Please tell me your reaction.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/293561-why-football-needs-replay-now-and-how-it-could-be-used
2 days ago
Hey! Maybe not your cup of tea but have a look anyway ;)
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/293235-denmark-3-1-usa-danes-come-from-behind-to-sink-the-americans?just_published=1
3 days ago
Hey,
The Bottom Corner corner again with a look at Michael Owen.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/290077-the-bottom-corner-has-michael-owen-answered-his-critics-yet
Have a look,
Thanks,
SS
8 days ago
Hmmm, there is a resemblance.
You might never leave your town.... Why?
It ain't that expensive.
Besides, didn't you go to Amsterdam already ?
Egypt ain't that bad, but people will try to steal you by multiplying the price of everything around you (WE ROCK!).
Trust me, America isn't that great for tourism, maybe it's becuase I went there for every summer for the last few years (by few, I mean many), but I want to see England (Arsenal actually), France, Spain and Italy.
That's gonna happen (hopefully).
A honeymoon in France with her sounds like a dream come true.
.....Dreams, ehh ?
8 days ago
Hehe,
When you live in Egypt. you worry about money, espicially when you have it.
I'm not sure about the "not having to worry about money for the rest of my life" part.... I hope I don't suck.
Trust me Keitho, going for women you have no feelings for makes things worse.
I would've told you to just cut through all the bull and tell her "let's cut to the chase, I want you for life, now dump that douche friend of mine and let's make some babies".... but then again that would be hypocritical considering I haven't done it myself.
DAMN IT!!!!
I meet a gorgeous girl who wanted me A LOT... I was an idiot, she broke me ... thrice, I then meet a girl that is just WOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWW (YAWZAA), she made me forget about the first girl, and now I'm probably gonna get broken again.
It's like she healed me (unintentionally), so she could break me (unintentionally..... maybe intentionally, depending on my actions).
I wanna take her clothes off.....with my TEETH.
And in the end, I have no clue what's gonna happen to any of us.
Maybe I'll try to woo her with some Japanese.... maybe.
Also, I never speak English with anyone in Egypt, if you have a good accent, they make fun of you for it.
Sounding like Americans is pretty sissy to people here, I end up dumbing down a lot of things.
Imagine answering a question with a complicated word like "Indubitably", they actually deduce marks from you.
Half of Ma's family is American, the other half is British.
HOW THE HELL DID I GET A "D" IN ENGLISH ?????????
Ahhh, the irony of life.
C'est la vie (I HATE FRENCH).
8 days ago
Also, I just had life insurance a couple of days ago.
What is with all those medical check ups ?
It's not like I'm going to play for manure.
8 days ago
Got 2 exams tomorrow, still have no clue what's going on there.
Love life is dead (as usual).
The girl I have the hots for (YAWZAA) might actually have a boyfriend (even though I'm sure she's attracted to me as I am to her, but girls in Egypt function in a way beyond me, God I miss the honesty of women in the States..... I like you, wanna go out sometimes?)
The old man keeps yelling "You suck, You ain't inheriting anything", pfft, whatever, I just want the new BMW he's driving.
Egypt HAS to beat Algeria by a 3 goal margin to qualify.
I'm too arrogant to have a job other than in my Dad's companies due to the fact that I grew up knowing that I'm probably gonna be the boss, I can't stand having a boss, yet I'm pretty sure Dad is gonna dump me for the first person that applies for my position.
Yep.
Life is currently not as Awesome™ as expected.
You've asked the right person at the wrong time.
Go ahead, laugh all you want you manure scum, I can take it all.
9 days ago
What is your job anyways ?
Janitor ...... AHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA
Seriously, what is your job ?
And Maire would be happy for Ireland.
I mean, she's originally a Gooner before she was Irish, but she'll be happy nonetheless.
I see your hatred for Maire is unparalleled, poor Keitho.
Willie is a fair sport, and should Ireland qualify, he's gonna post a pic of himself humping Ireland's flag.
Should Egypt qualify, I'll support Man U in every CL match they play (except when they get crushed by Arsenal).
Hope the best for both of us, although I hear there's a chance you guys might not be able to watch the away leg on TV.
Poor fellows :(
9 days ago
Hey Keith, here is a list of the ten greatest comebacks ever for Manchester United
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288770-ten-greatest-comeback-wins-ever-for-manchester-united
9 days ago
I ain't got the time or money to play anything now.
Dude, don't you have college or work to do?
We're playing against Algeria, which consider them selves more French than Arabs..... Simpletons.
My enemies are any country that speaks French at the moment.
Plus, I'd like to see you, Maire and Willie happy :D
9 days ago
Where on Earth have ya been Keitho ?
Ever since Manure stunk more than their usual selves you've disappeared.
Hope you all the best against France mate, hope Egypt brakes the Algerians hearts as well.
May we destroy any country that speaks French.
10 days ago
You are correct, it is none other than the Reading Attacker Noel Hunt. I love my Irish Football team and hes my favorite player from them. He is rediculously talented, too bad hes hurt and Brendan Rodgers is a terrible manager.
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Barney said...
DeleteHey,
Following up yesterday's great debate is the one I've been waiting to write for a long time, and the one I think may be the best debate yet and a must-read for any football fan! Should video technology be introduced into football? Would doing so take away from the 'magic' that makes the game so great? And would it help or hinder the referees? Have your say in the Great Debate!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/294886-the-great-debate-should-video-technology-be-introduced-in-football
Cheers,
Barney
19 hours ago