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Nick Howson joined June 2008

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I'm a 20-year old student whose currently studying sports writing at Southampton Solent University. I'm using the bleacher report to write about a variety of sports mainly football, cricket, tennis and rugby. I support Manchester United, but don't like to exclusively write about them, if anything I find it more difficult. I find the line between impartiality and not slagging off your own side a fine one, and one I don't want to dabble over to often. Any additional pieces I write go on my Blog: http://nickygervais.blogspot.com , feel free to have a roam around.

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Favorite Athletes

Michael Johnson, David Beckham, Lennox Lewis
Favorite Sports Teams

Manchester United, Surrey CC, London Wasps
Favorite Coaches

Enzo Calzaghe, Brian Kidd, Brad Gilbert
All Time Sports Moment

1999 European Cup Final
Most Memorable Game Attended

Eastleigh 2-3 Havent and Waterlooville
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Roger Banister's Four minute mile
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretxky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Petty
Schumacher or Senna?

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

Big 12

Latest Articles »

Chelsea Finds the Finishing Touch as United's Big Game Temperament Fades

11/08/2009

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Superb Steve Harper Kicks Newcastle's New Era into Top Gear

11/03/2009

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Liverpool's EPL Title Challenge Far from Over

10/20/2009

316 reads 19 comments 0 likes

England Fail to Stamp Authority As Australia Chase Unlikely Win

07/19/2009

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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

20 days ago

Shikha said...

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Hello!
made a general cricket slideshow: (humor)

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/220172-sledging-in-retrospect-a-humor-touch

Hope u can take a look.

130 days ago

David 'MITB' Jamieson said...

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Hey,

I've finally gotten round to writing a football article! It's about players with huge potential who never quite achieved what they should have.

I think it will prove an interesting read. Let me know what you think.

Please spread the word!!!

Cheers

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/219106-top-10-footballers-who-failed-to-realise-their-potential

132 days ago

Goutham Babu said...

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Hello bro..i published the second part of the funniest soccer quotes ever.,..so pls have a look and give your opinion..
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/155881-funniest-soccer-quotes-ever-pt-2

225 days ago

Leroy Watson said...

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Hi Nick! The final 19th Hole at the Masters is up:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/154448-the-19th-hole-at-the-masters

Thanks for all of your hard work on this one! Maybe they liked us enough to ask us to do something with the U. S. Open.

227 days ago

Barney said...

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Well, thanks for being honest at least! haha! I understand my style isn't to everyone's taste and I respect your opinion and the fact that you could tell me straight. Cheers for the feedback!

227 days ago

Barney said...

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Hey Nick,

I've written an article about Liverpool with religious connections as it is Easter Sunday. Now, I'm not the most religious guy on this earth, as you may have guessed, so I'm not sure how it has come out! I would appreciate your thoughts and views on it as I'm not convinced it came out as well as I had planned!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/154914-an-easter-sunday-special-the-parable-of-liverpool-football-club

Cheers,
Barney

227 days ago

Leroy Watson said...

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Definitely want to do a final 19th Hole after the tournament - that will be killer!

Thanks for the feedback on the tennis piece. You are the 2nd person to mention that using the 'alter ego' angle was a bit of a put-off. I will get with the two writers and see if they want to revise it. I was using the metaphor to accentuate the difference in how the 2 of them think, even when they agree. I am toying with putting the names Federer and Agassi in quotes in the title.

228 days ago

Leroy Watson said...

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Hi Nick! The 19th Hole has been revised and looks good:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/154448-the-19th-hole-at-the-masters

I also SOMEHOW managed to complete a collaboration with 2 of B/R’s best in the tennis community. Take a peek and let me know what you think!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/154678-andy-murray-through-the-eyes-of-agassi-and-federer

228 days ago

Leroy Watson said...

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Hi Nick! Our collaboration is up. Take a look and let me know what you think!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/154448-the-19th-hole-at-the-masters

228 days ago

Aron Glatzer said...

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Nick,

I have a great opportunity for major exposure for yourself during the Masters. Unfortunately, your email address that we have is coming up 'undeliverable'. Reach me ASAP at aglatzer@bleacherreport.com and I'll go over the specifics. Thanks —Aron

231 days ago

Goutham Babu said...

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Pls read my latest article(Humor) and say what you fell:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/152876-funniest-quotes-ever-made-by-soccer-playersits-really-funny

231 days ago

Patrick Johnston said...

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Nick, just a note in regards to Ronaldo, granted he has never been known for his play on the defensive side of the ball, the disappointment is that now he is needed and he will not respond. He puts himself before the team. However, I concede that that is par for the course but was thinking he might be more than a petulant prodigy.

231 days ago

Goutham Babu said...

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Pls read my latest article and say what you feel about it
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/147369-which-is-the-best-league-in-europe-serie-a-la-liga-or-premier-league

240 days ago

Jersey Al Bracco said...

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Here's my first shot at a "soccer" article: Would love to hear your comments:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/146452-us-mens-soccer-is-landon-donovan-really-the-best-we-can-do

243 days ago

Nick's Achievements & Awards (3) »

Great Debate [article title]

Great Debate: Bronze Medal

Manchester United's Youth Policy Coming…

Received 25 comments • April 06, 2009
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Great Debate: Bronze Medal

Chris Coleman's Midfield Dilemma at Cov…

Received 25 comments • December 11, 2008
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Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Top Ten: Football Derbies

Received 1,000 Reads • December 02, 2008

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Chelsea Finds the Finishing Touch as United's Big Game Temperament Fades

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