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B/R World Football Writer of the Year 2008.

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I am both a history (BA) and journalism (MA) graduate, which is only impressive when you consider they are just about the only combination of degrees that guarantee you won't get a job in the current economic climate.

Nevertheless, I hope to one day make it as a sports journalist of the highest level. If nothing else, a man can dream.

I spent over a year as a Staff Editor here at Bleacher Report, responsible for editing contributions and polishing articles for the World Football and Cricket sections of the site. But having graduated from university and been released back into the wild, he has now been forced to progress his career.

I am trying to make a living from journalism, and currently work for various publications including Goal.com and the Daily Mail. If you like my work on those sites, or right here on B/R, please don't hesitate to get in contact — I am always looking for further job opportunities.

Unfortunately, all this means that it is unlikely I will be contributing further pieces on B/R. I had great fun in my time on the site, and discussed sports with some fantastically knowledgeable and interesting people. I had my work published on sites including Fox Sports, CBSSports, and the Los Angeles Times online, which was great, but the experience of working and practising my craft with so many helpful other Bleacher creatures will be what I remember most.

Stay in touch, guys.

Followed on Twitter: www.twitter.com/alexdimond
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Read at: www.catchseventy7.wordpress.com

And if you're really old fashioned, you can even send him an email, adimond@bleacherreport.com.

Alex's Recent Articles

LIVERPOOL, UNITED KINGDOM - FEBRUARY 5: Chelsea's Gael Kakuta shoots at goal during the FA Youth Cup match between Liverpool Youth and Chelsea Youth at Anfield Stadium on February 5, 2009 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Getty Images)

Time for Chelsea's Academy To Counter the Effect of FIFA's Transfer Embargo

Published 2 months ago
317 reads 36 comments

BERLIN - AUGUST 16: Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates winning the gold medal in the men's 100 Metres Final during day two of the 12th IAAF World Athletics Championships at the Olympic Stadium on August 16, 2009 in Berlin, Germany. Bolt set a new World Record of 9.58. (Photo by Mark Dadswell/Getty Images)

Usain Bolt Stuns the World Again With Gold and Another 100m World Record

Published 2 months ago
634 reads 37 comments

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 16: Manchester United celebrate winning the Barclays Premier League trophy after the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford on May 16, 2009 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Premier League Preview: 2009-10 Final Table Prediction

Published 3 months ago
1,776 reads 26 comments

WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 11: Jozy Altidore #9 of the USA plays the ball during their FIFA World Cup 2010 qualifying match against Cuba on October 11, 2008 at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. USA defeated Cuba 6-1. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Hull City Swoop To Sign American Jozy Altidore on Loan

Published 3 months ago
562 reads 20 comments

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Alex Writes About

World Football (87),
EPL (61),
Opinion (60),
Breaking News (20),
Soccer (17),
Preview/Prediction (15),
Game Recap (13),
Golf (12)

Alex Dimond has picked Football Chanting: Pure Racism Or Unfair Example? as a favorite article
Alex Dimond has picked The Sands of the Game Are Shifting, and Not Just the Ashes as a favorite article
Rojo Grande responded to a comment on Rojo's Roundup: Track and Field World Championships, Day 2
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Tin Jia Jian responded to a comment on Time for Chelsea's Academy to Counter Effect Of FIFA's Transfer Embargo

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

Favorite Athletes

Tiger Woods, Luke Donald, Adrian Peterson, Fabio Grosso, Patrice Evra, Maicon, Damon Hill, Usain Bolt, Bo Jackson, Gilbert Arenas, Victor Moses, John Bostock, Bradley Wiggins, Daniel Vettori, Ben Ainslie, Bobby Jones.
Favorite Sports Teams

Crystal Palace, Cleveland Browns, Orlando Magic, Wales (Rugby), Kent CCC.
All Time Sports Moment

Usain Bolt wins the 100m in a chest-slapping 9.69seconds, Beijing 16.08.2008. Incomprehensible.

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by Guido
about 6 hours ago

Hey Alex, could you honour me by having a look at one of my latest pieces?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286340-hoeness-lahm-will-regret-this?just_published=1

I wonder how Bayern is going to deal with this...
by Carolina
2 days ago

I've finally got around to writing something about the Tiger's current plight. Take a look for me and see what you think.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/284692-hull-city-and-an-uncertain-future
by Dann
8 days ago

Hey mate. Wrote a piece that has so far been appreciated a lot. Wouls like to know your thoughts.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/281043-the-coin-the-woman-and-the-great-game-of-cricket

Thanks, Dann
by Andrew
23 days ago

Hey Alex, I just made a slideshow over what are the ten best international football rivalries. I would appreciate it if you could give me your reaction.

Thanks, Andrew

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272899-ten-best-rivalries-in-international-football
by Bela
about 1 month ago

hey man, I'd appreciate your editing skills.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/268363-could-terrys-time-be-coming-to-a-close#comments
by Naveed
about 1 month ago

Hey Alex, in what I hope to be a new feature to the site, I've written a comprehensive biography of France Legend Michel Platini, it's long so I can understand if you don't have the time to look at it but otherwise I'd really appreciate your opinion on it.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/262769-legends-revisited-the-life-and-times-of-michel-platini
by Mohamed Eldin
about 1 month ago

With both FIFA and PES coming out, I thought I'd write an article about them.

Hope you enjoy it.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/262764-fifa-10-vs-pes-10-which-game-is-worth-your-cash
by KabeeR
about 1 month ago

hey Alex,

look at this piece if you've got time.

Why Mandela to be blamed for Liverpool's tittle draught.

thanks,
Kabeer

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/262116-liverpool-special-jail-nelson-mandela-and-win-the-premier-league
by Mohamed Eldin
about 1 month ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/261585-dear-awesome-eldintm-rafa-the-penguin-edition

Got a letter from Rafa, check it out
by Nicholas
about 1 month ago

Didn't write anything for a year but am back and thought i'd congratulate you on B/R World Football Writer of the Year 2008... congrats!
by Miles
about 1 month ago

Have a look at my latest article, 'Cristiano Ronaldo will never be a Manchester United legend' and let me know what you think.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/258809-cristiano-ronaldo-will-never-be-a-manchester-united-legend

Miles
by Bela
about 1 month ago

Alex, long time no edit. Here's my new Chelsea piece. Hope you enjoy.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/256081-chelsea-feel-no-more-pressure-than-usual-under-ancelotti
by Miles
about 1 month ago

The Only Player Who's Petulance and Aggression Is Passion For The Game.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/255531-the-only-player-whos-petulance-and-aggression-is-passion-for-the-game

Have a read, and leave your opinion!

Miles
by Deepak
about 1 month ago

Back from my hiatus, wrote a "match review" of Real Madrid vs FC Zurich:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/255488-fc-zurich-vs-real-madrid-the-scribblings-of-a-madridista

Drop by if interested, thanks :)
by Alan
about 1 month ago

Great news for you that Alex, you deserve it. I love Chelsea (the area that is) I can't think of many better places to spend time whilst working, or doing anything for that matter! Must be a culture shock for you being a Palace fan!

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Time for Chelsea's Academy To Counter the Effect of FIFA's Transfer Embargo

Usain Bolt Stuns the World Again With Gold and Another 100m World Record

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Hull City Swoop To Sign American Jozy Altidore on Loan

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