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Matt S joined October 2007

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About Matt »

A recent university graduate with a passion for football.

I’ll be focusing mainly on international football on here, mainly on the Three Lions as an avid but realistic supporter.

A couple of my regular pieces are on England's past games and historical record against their next opponent, see here for the latest: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/287620-brazil-vs-england-the-history

I also preview upcoming England squad annoucements and have a look at who might be in or out with varying degrees of success, see here for the latest: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285241-england-squad-preview-capello-faces-injury-crisis-ahead-of-brazil-test

I’m also looking to branch out into the French and Portuguese national teams as particular interests.

I’m also the first winner of the Bleacher Report EPL Fantasy Football title on the fantasy.premierleague.com website. Oh yes. Looking forward to defending my title already.

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FIFA World Rankings, November 2009: Spain Topple Brazil

11/21/2009

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World Cup Draw 2010: England Set for Seeding Boost

11/19/2009

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Five Things Fabio Capello Learnt About England After Playing Brazil

11/18/2009

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England's World Cup Squad: Who's Hot, Who's Not?

11/16/2009

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Matt S commented on "Sad" Roy Keane Urged to Move on by FAI Chief John Delaney

I liked it, at least it was more entertaining than the usual cliché-ridden press conferences. He also raised a good point about that Georgia game, obviously...

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Austin commented on FIFA World Rankings, November 2009: Spain Topple Brazil

haha suck it, Brazil. Suck. It. Bra. Zil.

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Yoosof Farah commented on FIFA World Rankings, November 2009: Spain Topple Brazil

Spain being at the top simply highlights my point further: la selección española es favorita para ganar la Copa Mundial en 2010.

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Gianni commented on World Cup Draw 2010: England Set for Seeding Boost

it looks like that random draw would be very good for the usa. if it were the actual draw, i think these teams would qualify for...

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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

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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

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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
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3 days ago

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Matt, 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

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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

9 days ago

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/289349-manchester-citys-robinho-trains-with-the-seleo

Thrown in my controversial two cents.

10 days ago

Salaar Shamsi said...

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Hey,

The Bottom Corner Returns!

We're looking at a common problem both Manchester United and England are facing.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288155-the-bottom-corner-is-rio-ferdinands-time-up

Have a look,
Thanks,
SS

11 days ago

Andrew Jordan said...

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Matt, once again I would like to thank you for your contribution to the roundtable.

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

13 days ago

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A list that may interest a certain Italian coach

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/279554-dunga-calls-up-24-foreign-based-players-for-england-friendly

26 days ago

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A list that may interest a certain Italian coach

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/279554-dunga-calls-up-24-foreign-based-players-for-england-friendly

26 days ago

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Salaar Shamsi said...

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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

9 days ago

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/289349-manchester-citys-robinho-trains-with-the-seleo

Thrown in my controversial two cents.

10 days ago

Salaar Shamsi said...

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11 days ago

Andrew Jordan said...

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Matt, once again I would like to thank you for your contribution to the roundtable.

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

13 days ago

S B said...

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A list that may interest a certain Italian coach

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/279554-dunga-calls-up-24-foreign-based-players-for-england-friendly

26 days ago

S B said...

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A list that may interest a certain Italian coach

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/279554-dunga-calls-up-24-foreign-based-players-for-england-friendly

26 days ago

Andrew Jordan said...

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Hey Matt, 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

Farooq Ahmed said...

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Arsene Wenger's Message To Philippe Senderos, Time To Step Up.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/249864-arsene-wengers-message-to-philippe-senderos-time-to-step-up/show_full

77 days ago

Andrew Jordan said...

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Hey Matt, I just wrote this article about Fabio Capello staying with the English national team past the 2010 World Cup.

Please tell me what you think of it.

Thanks

Andrew

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/248698-will-fabio-capello-remain-manager-of-england-after-the-2010-world-cup

78 days ago

Ricky O'Neal said...

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Will 2010 Be England's Last Chance To Win The World Cup For A Decade?

Check out the latest article, and be sure to leave an opinion! :)

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/236460-2010-will-be-englands-last-chance-to-win-the-world-cup-for-a-decade

Rick :)

100 days ago

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Who Will Arsene Wenger Sign Before The Transfer Window Closes?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/235517-who-will-arsene-wenger-sign-before-the-transfer-window-closes?just_published=1#page/1

Thanks.

102 days ago

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Received 25 comments • October 17, 2009
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Portugal Hopes Cristiano Ronaldo Is the…

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FIFA World Rankings, June 2009: Netherl…

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Cristiano Ronaldo Fires Blanks Again as…

Received 1,000 Reads • March 30, 2009
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Received 25 comments • March 30, 2009
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Carlos Tevez: Is the Third-Choice Strik…

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