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Paul Murtagh joined May 2008

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About Paul »

Hi everyone. My name is Paul Murtagh and I live in Belfast, Northern Ireland. I have a huge interest in both soccer and Formula 1, and like to express my opinion on these subjects. I have written many articles before on both subjects, but it wasn't until I registered with this website that I have been able to express myself

I am also a global moderator on a motorsport forum called Wheelnuts (www.wheelnutsforum.com) where we discuss the events of all things motorsport, as well as post articles, run competitions and run a Motorsport Hall of Fame. We have been going since January 2008 and are continually expanding, taking in members from as far as the USA, Germany and Latvia despite being mostly British-dominated.

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Favorite Athletes

I respect many athletes for the level of fitness they have achieved
Favorite Sports Teams

Manchester United, Jordan Grand Prix
All Time Sports Moment

Manchester United winning the 1999 UEFA Champions League; Jordan Grand Prix taking their first F1 win
Most Memorable Game Attended

Man Utd v West Ham. 11/05/97. Eric Cantona's last professional football match
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Hate to admit it - but Arsenal's 49-game unbeaten run between May 2003 and October 2004. It will never be matched
Ruth or Mays?
Unitas or Montana?
Jordan or Russell?
Gretzky or Orr?
Pele or Maradona?

Maradone for his skills. Pele for his ambassador role for the game
Federer or Sampras?

Federer - he is the most complete player of all-time
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger. He has brought so much to the game in terms of fans and commercial revenue on top of his skill
Petty or Earnhardt?
Schumacher or Senna?

Senna for the popularity of the sport. Schumacher for the new levels of fitness he brought to the sport
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Latest Articles »

Monaco GP Track Guide

05/19/2009

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Sepang Track Guide

03/31/2009

116 reads 2 comments 1 likes

Which Formula One Drivers Have To Prove Themselves in 2009?

03/26/2009

318 reads 2 comments 2 likes

Drivers Face Off at Albert Park Track

03/26/2009

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Blaine Spence said...

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F1 community:
It is not too late to make a difference!
You can help. Please give a read and "pay this forward" Some things are bigger than sports.

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191 days ago

Andy Shaw said...

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Hi Paul, you may remember me as Red Andy from TPL. Just to let you know I have registered with Bleacher Report and will be contributing articles on F1 as and when I can.

451 days ago

L.J. Burgess said...

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Paul, The B/R F1 Hall of Fame round table has begun. Choose your nominees and drop them off on Paul Heffernan's BB.

I'll be in touch with your Bio assignment.

454 days ago

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