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Finished uni in 2007 and then spent some months travelling Thailand, Singapore, Austalia, New Zealand and Japan. I'm back home (near London) and freelance as a football reporter on the English Footbll League and Conference (the fifth tier of English football), but want to go into full time sports journalism.

An Arsenal fan since '92, I've been called Arsene Wenger's most sicophantic admirer and harshest critic. Like Clarke Kent in a phone box, I'll shed my pessimistic skin for a cloak of optimism the moment we beat United (and vice-versa).

I play a lot of football, tennis and table tennis, plus I'm a fledgling in the arts of kickboxing and snowboarding. I'd welcome feedback on my writing style as well as my opinion!

Barnaby's Recent Articles

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Robin Van Persie of Arsenal scores the third goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium on October 31, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Robbie Keane Left To Eat His Own Words as Arsenal Complete Decade of Dominance

Published 7 days ago
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ALKMAAR, NETHERLANDS - OCTOBER 20: Manager Arsene Wenger of Arsenal looks on before the UEFA Champions League Group H match between AZ Alkmaar and Arsenal at the DSB Stadium on October 20, 2009 in Alkmaar, Netherlands. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Arsene Wenger Post-60: His Best Years Lay Ahead

Published 17 days ago
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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 12: Gael Clichy (R) of Arsenal is tackled by Joleon Lescott during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the City of Manchester Stadium on September 12, 2009 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Arsenal's Desperation Betrays Alarming Trace Of Naivety

Published about 1 month ago
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ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 01: Fabio Capello Manager of England is whatched by David Beckham as he takes England training at London Colney on September 1, 2009 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)

Is David Beckham A 'Passenger' In Fabio Capello's England Squad?

Published 2 months ago
690 reads 6 comments

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Barnaby Writes About

World Football (21),
Arsenal (18),
Opinion (13),
EPL (12),
Soccer (11),
Arsene Wenger (9),
Game Recap (7),
Cesc Fabregas (5)

Barnaby de Hoedt commented on Arsenal: Gunners Should Add Free Agent Lucas Neil

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Favorite Athletes

Cesc Fabregas, Thierry Henry
Favorite Sports Teams

Arsenal
All Time Sports Moment

Michael Thomas's "it's up for grabs now" goal at Anfield in 1989
Most Memorable Game Attended

Arsenal 0 Real Madrid 0, 8 March 2006
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Arsenal's unbeaten 49
Pele or Maradona?

Pele, because he wasn't as quick (apart from inside his head)
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras but it's close
Schumacher or Senna?

Senna was a better driver but Schumacher was ruthlessly efficient

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by Farooq
2 days ago

Will Arsenal's Defence Define Their Season?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285323-will-arsenals-defence-define-their-season
by Jersey Al
5 months ago

Ciao Paolo!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/189406-ciao-paolo-maldini-you-are-the-last-of-a-dying-breed
by Shyam
6 months ago

Hey Barnaby,

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 A
about 1 year ago

Hi Barnaby, can't see feedback when you post it on the actual article. Best way would probably be to write on my bulletin board. Thanks though, and I look forward to reading more of your work.
by Tahira
about 1 year ago

My bad I just saw it in your Bio...1992! You got to see some great Arsenal times!
by Tahira
about 1 year ago

Hey Barnaby,

I'm a bit new because, I've only started watching Arsenal and the EPL seriously for about 3 years now. But even before that, I found that I liked Arsenal, mainly because my favorite footballers when I was younger were Henry and Seaman, lol, so they connected me to the club. Most of my friends are Manchester United supporters (only because Dwight Yorke played there) and Chelsea supporters, Liverpool doesn't generate such a crowd like the other 3.

Yeah, we get live EPL games in Trinidad and Tobago, we have FSC. But I mostly watch them on the internet because sometimes the games you want to see are not always shown on FSC.

What about you how long have you been a Gooner?
by Tahira
about 1 year ago

Hey Barnaby,

Welcome to the Bleacher Report! It's always great to have a fellow Gooner joining the BR. Read both your Cesc Fabregas and Wimbledon Final Articles. Very good! Keep it up!

See ya
Tahira

P.S
As a gooner I will be happy to keep Cesc but we need more than just one loyal player. I do agree with the point of us relying on him way too much!

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Robbie Keane Left To Eat His Own Words as Arsenal Complete Decade of Dominance

Arsene Wenger Post-60: His Best Years Lay Ahead

Arsenal's Desperation Betrays Alarming Trace Of Naivety

Is David Beckham A 'Passenger' In Fabio Capello's England Squad?

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