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Hello friend, thank you for taking the time to view my bio.

I've been writing on BR for nine months or so and the reason I started was because I love Football. (Or soccer, although I choose not to use that word though because it makes me feel dirty)

I've read some interesting articles on this website and I am so glad that I took the plunge and decided to give it a go myself as It's been a great experience and this is something I really enjoy to do. I have a lot of views on football and it's great to come here, release my thoughts and join a debate with a lot of great people who know and love the game as much as I do.

I'm an Arsenal fan so you're probably going to see more of my views on them over anything else, but I love every aspect of the game so I'm sure I'll make my voice heard if it is something that I feel passionate about.

I don't get to write on here as much as I'd like - this is mainly due to the fact that I am trying to start a career in screenwriting (http://arrandutton.livejournal.com/ - blog supporting sitcom script if it interests you!) but I'm always scouring over the great work of others and I guarantee that if you read some of the work from my pals on here then you will soon be hooked on this website.

E-mail me if you feel the need... Any distractions welcome! arran.dutton@hotmail.co.uk

Arran's Recent Articles

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 28: Felipe Melo of Brazil and Clint Dempsey of USA compete during the 2009 Confederations Cup final match between Brazil and USA from Ellis Park on June 28, 2009 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Football Podcasts: A Brief Guide

Published 3 months ago
132 reads 5 comments

BREMEN, GERMANY - MARCH 13: Diego of Werder Bremen celebrates his goal during the UEFA Cup Round of 16 second leg match between Werder Bremen and Rangers at t he Weserstadion on March 13, 2008 in Bremen, Germany. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Paper Dreams: Werder Reach Final with a Bit of Help from a Litter Bug

Published 6 months ago
100 reads 9 comments

BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 28: Lionel Messi of Barcelona is crowded out by John Terry (L), John Obi Mikel (2L) and Michael Ballack of Chelsea (R) during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final First Leg match between Barcelona and Chelsea at the Nou Camp Stadium on April 28, 2009 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Jasper Juinen/Getty Images)

Ugliness Required for Chelsea To Reach Rome

Published 6 months ago
115 reads 16 comments

LONDON - MARCH 17: Nicklas Bendtner of Arsenal challenges Ian Ashbee of Hull City during the the FA Cup Sponsored by E.on sixth round match between Arsenal and Hull City at Emirates Stadium on March 17, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Meet Arsenal's New Twenty Five a Season Striker: Nicklas Bendtner

Published 7 months ago
607 reads 12 comments

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Arran Dutton has picked Football in These Times! as a favorite article
Stefan Vasilev has picked Meet Arsenal's New Twenty Five a Season Striker: Nicklas Bendtner as a favorite article
Stefan Vasilev commented on Meet Arsenal's New Twenty Five a Season Striker: Nicklas Bendtner

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Favorite Athletes

Dennis Bergkamp, Thierry Henry, Robert Pires.
Favorite Sports Teams

Arsenal, Yeovil Town.
All Time Sports Moment

Arsenal's unbeaten league season.
Most Memorable Game Attended

Arsenal 1-0 Liverpool (F.A.CUP 3rd Round. Jan '04)
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

The unbeaten season again!
Pele or Maradona?

Maradona
Federer or Sampras?

Federer

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by Stefan
about 1 month ago

Nice article on Bendtner.
by Uche
5 months ago

Hey Arran, Glad to hear from you. I ad a certain National Paramilitary service to partake in, change cities and a new job. Plus i somehow didnt want to right anything at this time partaining Arsenal. Now i'm back in the grove and hope you'll be on the look out for my new writes. Thanks for checking up.

Uche
by Shyam
6 months ago

Mailed you just now - check it out.
by Shyam
6 months ago

Hey Arran,

Just wanted to let you know that I too don't mind helping out (if needed) with your future assignment (saw it while on Mary's profile) :P

Cheers,
Shyam.
by Maire
6 months ago

Dropped you an e-mail :)
by Maire
6 months ago

I watched the Unbeaten run a while back on dvd - now that was a team to be so proud of.

C'mon Arsene - the man is toying with our emotions...
by Shyam
6 months ago

Hey Arran,

Thanks a lot! I consider at honour coming from you. I'd been away for awhile because of commitments to my college, and again have exams - so it will be a bit on/off for the next 20 days or so. Will try to do my best.

Let's try to get the Arsenal Community back to where it belongs - right at the top!

Cheers,
Shyam.
by Shyam
6 months ago

Hey Arran,

I've managed to catch up with one of the writers from Vital Arsenal, and asked him a few questions about the Gunners' season so far.. do check it out and leave a comment if possible:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/159316-gooners-views-catching-up-with-little-dutch

Cheers,
Shyam.
by Uche
8 months ago

Told u, you'd bought a new fan....

Keep up the good writes and views. Be looking to us communicate a lot more, especially on what concerns Arsenal and the beautiful game in particular.......
by Barney
10 months ago

Hey!

What a year of sports 2008 has been! You may be surprised by the amount of history that was made this year! Here are the greatest sporting moments of 2008, including all sports! Your opinions and thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/95997-a-year-in-review-the-greatest-sporting-moments-of-2008

Cheers,
Barney
by Shyam
about 1 year ago

Hey Arran,

I really enjoyed your previous article about Arsenal - keep up the great work!

I'd love to see more of your contributions towards the Arsenal Community on B/R.. would be wonderful to hear more of your views in relation to the club we support.

Thanks.

Cheers,
Shyam.
by Ricky
about 1 year ago

The Underestimated Importance of Football Agents

For some the roles of agents keep football the billion pound industry it is across the world today.

For others agents are unnecessary commodities that suck millions of pounds out of the game each year at the expense of the sport. Which Side do you sit on?

Be sure to leave your opinion Arran!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/78721-the-underestimated-importance-of-football-agents

Ricky

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Football Podcasts: A Brief Guide

Paper Dreams: Werder Reach Final with a Bit of Help from a Litter Bug

Ugliness Required for Chelsea To Reach Rome

Meet Arsenal's New Twenty Five a Season Striker: Nicklas Bendtner

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