Kieran Beckles joined August 2009

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Kieran Beckles

About Kieran »

I am a 20-year-old student currently studying Legal Science and Italian in Galway. However upon completion of my BA degree I wish to pursue a career in journalism. I grew up in Hampshire but have lived in the motherland for the past 10 years. A loyal Liverpool fan since a toddler, I must admit to having a soft spot for my local side Southampton. I try to go to Galway United games as often as possible, weather permitting of course. An avid football fan, in addition I enjoy watching tennis, rugby, cricket and athletics. As an ex rower sporting heroes include Sir Steve Redgrave, Sir Matthew Pinsent and James Cracknell. Football wise Steven Gerrard, Jamie Carragher and Fernando Torres are all inspirational to watch. I also have a keen interest in the fortunes of Andy Murray. Finally hope England reclaim the Ashes!

While on erasmus for a year in Bologna (Italy), a mate and I set up www.thesportreview.com which I also write for and check it out if you have time.

Finally it's been a long summer without football so I'm glad it's back!

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  • Favorite Athletes

    Steven Gerrard, Fernando Torres, Jamie Carragher, Mark Noble, Stephen Ireland, Paul O'Connell, Johnny Wilkinson, Sir Matthew Pinsent, James Cracknell

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Liverpool, Southampton, Galway United.

  • Favorite Coaches

    Rafa Benitez, Roy Hodgson, Arsene Wenger, Sir Bobby Robson, Brian Clough.

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Istanbul 2005.

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    Italy V Ireland, Bari March 2009.

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

  • Ruth or Mays?

  • Unitas or Montana?

  • Jordan or Russell?

  • Gretzky or Orr?

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Can I say neither?

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Federer

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Tiger

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    Schumacher

  • Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

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    Jamie Ward commented on The Battle For Fourth Place?

    This was very well written Kieran, very eloquently done.

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    Hey,

    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

    2 days ago

    Barney said...

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    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

    3 days ago

    Andrew Jordan said...

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    Kieran, 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

    4 days ago

    Andrew Jordan said...

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    Hey Kieran, here is a World Football roundtable on the upcoming UEFA World Cup qualifying playoff.

    Hope you enjoy!

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/287569-uefa-world-cup-qualifying-playoff-roundtable

    13 days ago

    Andrew Jordan said...

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    Who do you have winning the "Battle of England?"

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285952-man-united-and-chelsea-meet-at-stamford-bridge-in-battle-of-epls-best

    16 days ago

    Salaar Shamsi said...

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    Hey mate,

    I've started a bit of a column, here's the first, The Bottom Corner, paying tribute to a real legend.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285521-the-bottom-corner-how-do-you-find-another-ryan-giggs

    Be sure to have a look at it.

    Thanks.
    SS.

    17 days ago

    Farooq Ahmed said...

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    Will Arsenal's Defence Define Their Season?

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285323-will-arsenals-defence-define-their-season

    17 days ago

    Salaar Shamsi said...

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    Hey!

    I'm back after a rather long layoff.

    Liverpool are in all sorts of trouble and I've set out to investigate why?

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/276340-liverpool-in-dire-straits-with-only-themselves-to-blame

    Have a look!

    Thanks
    SS.

    32 days ago

    Andrew Jordan said...

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    Hey Kieran, here is my own preview to the Champions League for Matchday Three

    Andrew

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/274751-champions-league-matchday-three-preview

    35 days ago

    Andrew Jordan said...

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    Hey Kieran, I just made a slideshow over what are the ten best international football rivalries. I would appreciate it if you could give me your reaction.

    Thanks, Andrew

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272899-ten-best-rivalries-in-international-football

    38 days ago

    Salomon Gonzales said...

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    Hey man. Denmark finally qualified for South Africa.. Have a look!

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/270626-drama-in-scandiniva-as-denmark-qualify-and-sweden-lose-their-coach?just_published=1

    42 days ago

    Erik Frenz said...

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    Today, the Daily WTF looks at the Ted Williams situation, after the release of the book "Frozen" which was written by a former employee of Alcor. Your comments are greatly appreciated!

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/266204-the-daily-wtf-teds-dead-head

    50 days ago

    Nabeel Khokhar said...

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    Nice article on the Fiorentina game! Liked it a lot.

    Nabeel

    54 days ago

    Naveed Tariq said...

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    Hey Kieren, in what I hope to be a new feature to the site, I've written a comprehensive biography of Juve and France Legend Michel Platini, it's long so I can understand if you don't have the time to look at it but otherwise I'd really appreciate your opinion on it.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/262769-legends-revisited-the-life-and-times-of-michel-platini

    56 days ago

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