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I am 27 years old from Peterborough in England. I love football and support my home town club Peterborough United first. The 'Posh' are managed by Darren Ferguson, son of Sir Alex, and are currently in League 1, hoping to be in the Championship before long. I am a season-ticket holder.

Liverpool are my EPL team, and I support them with just as much passion from afar as I do Peterborough up close.

Simon's Recent Articles

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 11: Liverpool fans display banners in reference to the Hillsborough disaster during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Blackburn at Anfield on April 11, 2009 in Liverpool, England. On April 15 it will be the 20th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster, the bells of Liverpools two cathedrals will ring 96 times in memory of the 96 fans who lost their lives. At 3:06pm, exactly 20 years since the match was abandoned Liverpools public transport will stop for 2 minutes. There will also be a memorial service on the Kop where 96 candles will be lit and a representative from each family will be awarded the freedom of the city. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

The Premier League Prediction 2009-2010

Published 3 months ago
1,761 reads 9 comments

LONDON - APRIL 18: Emmanuel Adebayor of Arsenal in action during the FA Cup sponsored by E.ON Semi Final match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on April 18, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

What Happened to Arsene Wenger the Manager?

Published 3 months ago
939 reads 88 comments

Officiating in England: A Reffing Disgrace?

Published 9 months ago
89 reads 7 comments

Relegation Review: Will Spurs Get It Right?

Published 10 months ago
140 reads 16 comments

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Kieran Beckles responded to a comment on Lucas Leiva Silences His Critics
Kieran Beckles responded to a comment on Lucas Leiva Silences His Critics
Joseppio responded to a comment on 4 Draws and 52 Wins Ago: The Premier League Season So Far
Joseppio responded to a comment on 4 Draws and 52 Wins Ago: The Premier League Season So Far
Miles Kent responded to a comment on Wayne Rooney: The Only Player Whose Petulance, Aggression Show "Passion"
Miles Kent responded to a comment on Wayne Rooney: The Only Player Whose Petulance, Aggression Show "Passion"
Mohamed Eldin Masri responded to a comment on Adebayor Set To Be Charged By FA After Stamp and Provocative Celebration
Mohamed Eldin Masri responded to a comment on Adebayor Set To Be Charged By FA After Stamp and Provocative Celebration

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

Favorite Athletes

Fernando Torres, Aaron Mclean (Posh), John Barnes, Dennis Bergkamp
Favorite Sports Teams

Peterborough United, Liverpool
All Time Sports Moment

Dennis Bergkamp's goal in the Wolrd Cup quarter-final with Argentina in France 1998. The best goal ever scored in my opinion.
Most Memorable Game Attended

Peterborough United vs Stockport County, 1992 Division 3 play off final at Wembley. Posh took 28,000 fans (our average attendance is about 5500) and won 2-1 with King Kenny Charlery netting both goals, the winner in the 88th minute, to reach the second tier of English football for the first (and only!) time ever.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Peterborough United, record goalscorers in a single English league season with 134 league goals in Division 4, 1960-1961 (Terry Bly netting 52 of those league goals!). Has stood for 47 years and counting....
Ruth or Mays?

American sport sucks
Unitas or Montana?

American sport sucks
Pele or Maradona?

Pele, a great man both on and off the field, and his records are phenomenal.
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

No idea what any of that means.

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by Salomon
about 1 month ago

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by John
2 months ago

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by Farooq
3 months ago

Who Will Arsene Wenger Sign Before The Transfer Window Closes?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/235517-who-will-arsene-wenger-sign-before-the-transfer-window-closes?just_published=1#page/1

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by Patrick
3 months ago

Are sports heroes really dead? Find out in my latest article whenever you get a moment. Thanks.

Patrick

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/232245-no-more-heroes-whatever-happened-to-just-plain-amazing
by Barney
3 months ago

Hey,

I've just written a special tribute to one of the greatest coaches in English football history and one of the greatest characters in the game who passed away earlier today: Sir Bobby Robson. If you've got time, can you check it out?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/227855-a-tribute-tosir-bobby-robson

Cheers,
Barney
by Keith
3 months ago

Hey,

Its been a stranger transfer window for Manchester United so far, could get stranger.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224487-david-beckham-wants-to-return-to-the-red-devils-a-good-move-for-all?just_published=1

Have a read and comment if you like.

Thanks as always,

Keith
by Salaar
3 months ago

Hey,

Heard enough of the David Beckham saga or have you?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/222890-the-curious-case-of-a-certain-david-beckham

Take a look, if you have the time.
Thanks,
SS
by John
3 months ago

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by Salaar
3 months ago

Hey Simon - good to have you back to writing!

I just wrote a piece on Samuel Eto'o and his strange affair with Barcelona, if you're interested, have a look.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/220345-the-curious-case-of-a-certain-samuel-etoo

Thanks.
SAS
by Keith
5 months ago

Hey,

Would love your opinion on this piece if you have the time, and please feel free to comment/rate etc.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/194838-carlos-alberto-claims-manchester-united-are-raping-brazilian-football?just_published=1

Thanks as always,

Keith
by John
6 months ago

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Go to Bleacher Report League Forum for the latest update. Thanks.
John
by Willie
6 months ago

Vote for the Bleacher Report Football Article Team of the Season.

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by Keith
8 months ago

Hey mate,

I know there are enough of these articles floating around Bleacher at the moment, but I was asked to write a preview on the Inter and United game so I gave it a go anyway.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/127538-inter-milan-vs-manchester-united-the-key-battles-of-the-san-siro-siege

Have a read and let me know what you think.

Thanks,

Keith
by Steven
9 months ago

Thanks for your help.
by Steven
9 months ago

Hey Simon. I'm researching Bergkamp. I see you've listed him as one of your favourite players.

Is there a particular match that you remember as Bergkamp's best?

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