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Alan McGuinness

Joined 12 months ago

  • 212 articles written
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Alan's Bio

My name is Alan McGuinness and I'm the Chelsea Community Co-Leader alongside Salomon Gonzales.

I'm 19 and a die-hard Chelsea fan and season ticket holder (West Stand Lower) from London.

I'm currently studying Journalism at the University of Kent, and loving student life.

My ambition is to become a Journalist and writing on this site combines two of my passions: football and writing. I discovered this site via an advertisement on Facebook last summer and I'm glad I took the time to sign up.

I mainly write articles about Chelsea, but also occasionally on other Premier League teams. With qualifcation for the 2010 World Cup under way, I'll also be writing some articles on the Republic of Ireland and their quest to reach South Africa.

At the moment I'm finding my time to write articles cut short by University commitments, but I'll try to contribute when I can.

My first Chelsea game was on 28th October 1998 against Aston Villa, a game which Chelsea won 4-1 and John Terry made his first team debut. My favourite Chelsea memory is seeing the club win the Premiership in 2005, something which I never thought I'd see the club do.

I have my own website and blog where I post my work: http://alanmcguinness.com

You can also follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/Alanmcg89

I also write articles for The Shed End, a Chelsea fan site, and my work has been featured on Fox Soccer.

Alan Writes About

The Short List What Alan thinks about sport's most pressing questions

  • Favorite Athletes

    Gianfranco Zola, Frank Lampard, John Terry

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Chelsea, Republic of Ireland

  • Favorite Coaches

    Jose Mourinho

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Winning the league for the first time in 50 years in 2005

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    Chelsea 3-2 Liverpool Champions League Semi-Final Second Leg 2008, Valencia 1-2 Chelsea Champions League Quarter-Final Second Leg 2007.

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Chelsea's Unbeaten Home League Record.

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  1. by Hemant
     5 days ago

    Hey mate,
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/209822-chelsea-and-man-united-struggling-in-transfer-market
    Do give a read.

  2. by Michael
     7 days ago

    Hey man check out my article on ESPN's coverage of the Confederation's Cup Final

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/208665-espn-scores-in-us-national-teams-first-fifa-final

  3. by Jersey Al
     11 days ago

    My thoughts on the US Mens National Soccer Team and their huge upset of Spain:

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/206063-usa-2-spain-0-will-the-real-us-mens-soccer-team-please-stand-up

  4. by Dann
     24 days ago

    Hey mate.
    Did my first slide show today. It is supposed to be humor. Tell me if you like it

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/197755-looking-at-sports-once-again-when-it-sickens-me#page/13

  5. by Willie
     24 days ago

    Thanks for the POTD Alan, appreciate it.

    Guess the transfer makes Chelsea's work a little easier next year!

    Regards,

    Willie

  6. by Danny
     about 1 month ago

    Serie A Team of the Season

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/191354-the-2008-09-serie-a-team-of-the-season

  7. by Danny
     about 1 month ago

    My tribute to Pavel Nedved

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/189852-grazie-pavel-nedved-you-are-a-warrior-in-every-sense-of-the-word

  8. by Rocky
     about 1 month ago

    No problems. I'm surprised I hadn't added you earlier. :)
    Take care.

  9. by Rocky
     about 1 month ago

    Hello Alan, my latest article, "Sports in the year 2032 AD!" ... a must read! I hope you'll find time to read it, thanks! Have a great day. :)

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/187448-sports-in-the-year-2032-ad

  10. by Salaar
     about 1 month ago

    Hey,

    The Season's Finally Over. FC Barcelona were crowned European Champions!

    I'm reviewing the events and admitting with the heavy heart that Barca were the better team.
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/186161-truth-be-told-barcelona-deserve-to-be-european-champions-but

    Have a look, when you have the time.

    Thanks
    SAS

  11. by Yoosof
     about 1 month ago

    You're moving to Gillingham? If I may ask, whereabouts? I live on Rock Avenue, and that's around 15-20 minutes from Priestfield.

  12. by Salaar
     about 1 month ago

    Here's a preview to Manchester United vs Barcelona. Champions League Final 0'9 in Rome.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/181573-manchester-united-vs-barcelona-who-will-reign-in-rome

    Have a look, when you have the time.
    Thanks.
    SAS

  13. by John
     about 1 month ago

    Bleacher Report’s EPL Fantasy season is almost over. Click on http://fantasy.premierleague.com/ & sign in.
    Go to Bleacher Report League Forum for the latest update. Thanks.
    John

  14. by Barney
     about 1 month ago

    Was the referee actually right in the Chelsea vs Barcelona match? Certainly, I don't think he had as bad a game as some people are making out! And what should be done about Drogba and Ballack's actions to the referee? What about this conspiracy theory? Do you beleive it?

    Join the Great Debate!

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/170680-the-great-debate-chelsea-vs-barca-did-the-ref-actually-get-it-right

    Cheers,
    Barney

  15. by Carolina
     2 months ago

    Sorry mate

    Wow, I was right about both semi finals in the review. Manchester United too strong for Arsenal and a tight single (away) goal seperating Chelsea and Barcelona.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/163723-champions-league-semi-finals-review

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