Michael Botsford
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Michael Botsford

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About

My main team are the EPL's Arsenal. The other team jockeying for a place in my heart are the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite their recent form, my hope doesn't die.

What is a little different about me? Well, I enjoy playing the Ukulele. I'm into Buddhism - I hope that comes across in my replies.. Considering how interested I am in watching sports, I'm a slightly above average footballer and a way below average (but steadily improving) basketballer.

I enjoy travelling immensely. I've been to Scotland, Wales, France, Holland, Spain, Turkey and Finland in Europe. Outside of Europe I've been to America, India, Japan and Thailand.

I'm optimistic, have strong opinions, and love sports chatter. I will never be downright negative or offensive.

Finally, like a lot of the writers on this website, I would love to be a professional sports writer, but I still have a lot to learn.

April 2011: Woo hoo, I finally have 100k reads! :)

If you like, you can contact me in all the normal ways:

michaelbotsford@hotmail.co.uk

http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/michael-botsford/27/50b/389

Short List

  • Favorite Athletes

    Tony Adams, Dennis Bergkamp, Thierry Henry, Ronaldinho, Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos, Marco Van Basten, Johan Cruyff, Garrincha, Pele, Socrates... and in basketball: Kevin Love, Luol Deng, Dwyane Wade, Steve Nash, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dikembe Mutumbo, Yao Ming, Shaquille O'Neill, Allan Iverson, Dwight Howard, Corey Brewer, Derrick Rose, Ricky Rubio, Pops Mensah Bonsu. And in other sports: Usain Bolt, Mo Farrah, Sir Chris Hoy, Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Arsenal FC, Minnesota Timberwolves, Chicago Bulls

  • Favorite Coaches

    Arsene Wenger

  • All-Time Sports Moment

    Arsenal winning the league at Old Trafford. Brilliant goal by Wiltord, crafted by Ljungberg, and to cap it off - the amazing celebration by Wiltord and Kanu. What could possibly be better?

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    My first Arsenal game, even though we lost, I'll never forget it!

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    The Invincible season, surely?

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Russell.

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Pele

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Sampras

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    Senna

Bulletin Board

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  • Shehryar Khan posted 807 days ago

    Shehryar Khan

    Hey Michael, are you doing the Live Blog tonight?

  • Maxx G posted 881 days ago

    Maxx G

    Hi, please have a look on the latest round table I made

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/578803-arsene-wenger-vs-alex-ferguson-round-table-who-is-the-better-talent-hunter

    Hope you will enjoy it.

    Cheers

    Maxx

  • Bhemis Parks posted 933 days ago

    Bhemis Parks

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/529326-dwyane-wades-failing-the-miami-heat-this-is-one-situation-he-cant-be-passive

  • Parth Pandya posted 933 days ago

    Parth Pandya

    Hi,
    Do check this piece by me previewing El Clasico and share your comments.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/529254-fc-barcelona-vs-real-madrid-the-el-clasico-returns-with-higher-expectations

    Thanks,
    Parth

  • Josh Dhani posted 940 days ago

    Josh Dhani

    It's hardcourtmayhem.com/twolves/wp-admin

  • Josh Dhani posted 940 days ago

    Josh Dhani

    E-mail me at rocksballer58@yahoo.com and I'll tell you what the password is

  • Josh Dhani posted 940 days ago

    Josh Dhani

    Hey Michael,

    Were you able to get your password? it's josh from hardcourt mayhem

  • Sudip Bagui posted 949 days ago

    Sudip Bagui

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/516772-fifa-world-cup-power-ranking-the-bids-for-2022

  • Parth Pandya posted 959 days ago

    Parth Pandya

    Hi,
    Do check my article on Spurs' memorable win at White Hart Lane
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/508213-gareth-bale-steals-the-limelight-as-tottenham-hotspur-beat-inter-3-1

    Thanks,
    Parth

  • Parth Pandya posted 971 days ago

    Parth Pandya

    Hey,
    Please do see this post of mine on http://bleacherreport.com/articles/498378-european-football-will-the-game-of-money-amp-power-be-tamed-by-new-rules-of-uefa

    Do share your thoughts and comments.

    Thanks,
    Parth

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