Long John Silver joined April 2008

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Long John Silver

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They always say, the key isn’t just to leave – but to know ‘When’ to leave. I guess you all have known for some time that I have been on a skeleton schedule. Every job has a shelf life, and this job has ran its course. I could point out the reason why am leaving, but I would much rather leave it between the management and myself. Discussing it is futile, Greg House’s favorite word now withstanding.

I would much rather focus what has been the highlight of a wonderful odyssey. Being a scientist by background, I loved this incredible opportunity to talk, discuss and provide contrasting views about the sport I love best in the world. I would like to think I contributed to a certain extent in bringing us to where we are today. I learned a lot, quite a lot on how to manage personnel … and I made mistakes too – a pattern of life. If I were to do anything different, I would handle things differently with Mr. Watson Jr, that was where I erred most and for that I would apologise honestly. In the end, it did work out all-right.

Here is a cheat code I am allowing myself. If my account isn’t deleted (and I’ve asked them to), I am open however to C-C during slams. If there is a lack of personnel – you know where to find me. I told Robsie’ a couple of weeks before that at a certain point, I have to weigh up the math between the cost of time investment, and the benefits I derive from the same. It just did not make economic sense to me anymore – based on economic and other intangible utility I derive from here.

The articles were purged because I did not want any left over traces. Like I’ve said a million times before, each one of you were the reason I stuck around this fall season, at the very crux that’s most important.
Time commitment for competing issues, starting a professional career means other necessary issues need to be attended to. I need to venture into new territories.

Mentioning names runs the risk of leaving someone out eventually. Hence Thank You – you know who you are out there. One thing I do very well is to never hold grudges and regrets, and I am genuinely happy for each of your success.

If you ever want to drop a line to discuss something each one of you know where to find me …

So Long – and Thanks for All the Fish. As always it’s my favorite ‘M’ bassist in the profile.

Cheers –

PS: Abrazos Zander, Dave-Mo, Rob, Debbie, Clara, Roh, aM, Rajat, MD, Joan, Chef, Sarah, Andy and Paul!

PPS: ‘You Never Play Tennis, You LIVE IT’

The Shortlist »

  • Favorite Athletes

    Hewitt, Federer and Rafael (yeah, both), Courier, Hingis, Rafter, Sabatini, Michael Phelps, M.Schumacher, Shane Warne, Stephen Waugh, Wayne Rooney, Mikael Ballack, Didier Drogba, Cristiano Ronaldo, David Beckham

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Aus Cricket Team, Ferrari F-1 Team, Man United Soccer Team

  • Favorite Coaches

    Darren Cahill, Paul Annacone, Jose Mourinho, Shane Warne

  • All Time Sports Moment

    M.Schumacher's first drivers championship with Ferrari (his 3rd overall), on a rainy slippery day in Suzuka, Japan on October 2000: Shane Warne's genius spell against the Proteas in that famous tied world cup semifinal, 1999

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Federer's potential grand slam count ... Michael's 7 - good luck getting anywhere near that one mate, The other Michael's (The Super-FISH) 8 Olympics Count ....

  • Ruth or Mays?

  • Unitas or Montana?

  • Jordan or Russell?

  • Gretzky or Orr?

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Never watched both of them play ... but must say, dont think much of Maradona as a person (not as a player, but as a person) for my own reasons

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Rodge - Rodge - Rodge, would travel a million miles to watch him hit a tennis ball around ...

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    Michael ofcourse ... not because he is better or worse, I just like him better, he embodies Loyalty, thats a good reason for starters

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

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reredeF0regoR said...

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YOU IDIOT!
Why-delete your articles? That is really stupid.

And if you were on my [Fav.writers-list] my reaction would've been different.. You'd be DEAD

You can't just spit in their faces like that! People who chose to follow you, deserve better - You're such an ass!

I don't understand why all -below- creatures are being so nice to you! I don't think any of them really care.. I bet theres a party going on somewhere to celebrate your 'withdrawal'!

This whole thing -DRAMA- was unnecessary. Things should've stayed the way they were. You sharing your passion for tennis; you write when you feel like it, share it with as many people BR can offer and enjoy the reception! Which is something that you shouldn't have taken for granted, but obviously did.

I want those articles back.. I didn't finish reading all of them. I will go crazy if i don't finish what I start.. and only recently, I started reading you.

I'm not finished 'with you' yet!

5 days ago

Nima Naderi said...

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Best of luck my friend. Thanks for all your help throughout the months.

Cheers,

Nima

6 days ago

Feng Rong said...

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Good luck!

8 days ago

Rob York said...

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You don't owe us anything, but know that this community won't be as happy a place without you, no matter how many more members we get. But we'll never truly lose contact, you and I. I plan to make sure of that! Mwa ha ha ha ....

8 days ago

Emma said...

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You'll be missed - very sorry to see you go.

That's life though - people have to move on eventually - wishing you the best in everything, truly. Take care.

9 days ago

clarabella bevis said...

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Can't believe what I've read!
Will you be reading this? I'm mailing you separately.
So, so sorry - I've been very, very grateful for the support, the words, the reads and comments (when I've struggled to get comments from anywhere else!).
This is a sad day.

9 days ago

Hotnuke said...

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LJS,

I really thought you’d find this piece something you’d want to read on this Veteran’s Day.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288145-sports-veterans-day-reflect-understand-and-soften-your-heart

Thanks,

Daniel Barber aka Hotnuke

10 days ago

J.A. Allen said...

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We have been together over a year - you and I - writing, discussing, arguing over tennis, writing, and the world. We have had our ups and our downs - mainly ups...you were the reason I came to write at Bleacher - you and your very unique writing style - so effortless, so insightful. I never dreamed where following you would lead. Did you?

I think this will be a sadder place without you...without your humor, your wit and your insight. I think your absence will diminish our community. We will miss you more than you can comprehend. I, for one, will campaign for your return...until you are tired of hearing the words...please, return...with all of my best wishes to you, all my gratitude and sorrow at your departure - JA Allen

10 days ago

clarabella bevis said...

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Happy birthday Mr Scorpion!
It's a significant day, 11/11, over here, as I'm sure you're aware. Armistice day. Everything stops at 11am for two minutes' silence, poppies on chests, hearts proud.
Good day for a birthday!

By the way, now I see why you've not got back to me on 'beauty'. Moonlighting in motorsports!

I'll try to read later. Taken a passing interest in F1 since we got two champions on the trot!

10 days ago

Rajat Jain said...

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:O

What happened to your articles?!

11 days ago

clarabella bevis said...

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anti suggested I let you know when the 'near misses' follow-up appeared. Have linked to both of yours on Hingis.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/287465-near-misses-novak-djokovic-almost-ends-rafael-nadals-reign-in-spain

How are things? Not heard....

11 days ago

antiMatter said...

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Well, I guess that one too was a "successful partnership"?

Cheers-

14 days ago

clarabella bevis said...

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Yes!

14 days ago

Frankie said...

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Serena Williams is on Jonathan Ross tonight! Thought you might be interested (although I dunno whether you will be able to get access to it somehow?!)

15 days ago

Andrew Nuschler said...

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Nah man, I think you've misunderstood me here b/c of Robert's responses.

Go back and read just my replies—I was never arguing the FC program is based on meritocracy across the board.

That bit was about Mitch and me, specifically.

My overall point was that Robert is leaping before he looks.

He doesn't have all the facts although he pretends to and I used the selection aspect of the FC program as an example i.e. many FCs have been selected outside the application process.

Furthermore, the FC application process never promises to be the exclusive means by which they are selected. From that perspective and ONLY that perspective, no injustice is done by selections of people who haven't applied.

Robert chose to turn my responses into a defense of the FC program in general.

Which is standard MO for those aware they have an inferior argument ;-)

Regardless, you know I'm always down for a little constructive disagreement. Thanks for keeping me honest.

Cheers (and sorry to hear about your efforts being denied, that is weak and probably a little left over fallout rather than reflection of your writing).

Andy

15 days ago

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