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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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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 08: John Terry of Chelsea celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on November 8, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

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

Published 2 days ago
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NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 03: Mike Ashley, owner of Newcastle United looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle United and Portsmouth at St.James' Park on November 03, 2007 in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)

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

Published 8 days ago
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 09: Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez directs his team during the Barclays Premier League match between West Ham United and Liverpool at Upton Park on May 9, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Liverpool's EPL Title Challenge Far from Over

Published 22 days ago
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England Fail to Stamp Authority As Australia Chase Unlikely Win

Published 3 months ago
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Nick Howson commented on The Problem With Chairmen: Peterborough United Manager Ferguson Fired
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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

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by Farooq
5 days ago

Will Arsenal's Defence Define Their Season?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285323-will-arsenals-defence-define-their-season
by Shikha
3 months ago

Hello!
made a general cricket slideshow: (humor)

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

Hope u can take a look.
by David 'MITB'
3 months ago

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
by Goutham
7 months ago

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
by Leroy
7 months ago

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.
by Barney
7 months ago

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!
by Barney
7 months ago

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
by Leroy
7 months ago

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.
by Leroy
7 months ago

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
by Leroy
7 months ago

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
by Aron
7 months ago

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
by Goutham
7 months ago

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
by Patrick
7 months ago

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.
by Goutham
7 months ago

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
by Jersey Al
7 months ago

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

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

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

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