Michael Byrne's Sportswriter Profile

Michael Byrne joined July 2008

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About Michael »

I am a science/physics teacher from Manchester, UK. I have been a Liverpool supporter all my life thanks to my dad. I am a PTS member at Liverpool, and go to nigh on every home game a season.

I am generally a passionate supporter of football.

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Favorite Athletes

Fernando Torres, Steven Gerrard, Lance Armstrong.
Favorite Sports Teams

Liverpool FC, Rochdale AFC
All Time Sports Moment

Champions League Final 2005, Liverpool coming back from 3-0 down to win on penalties against AC Milan.
Most Memorable Game Attended

Champions League semi-finals against Chelsea in 2005 and 2007, Champions League against Arsenal in 2008.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Real Madrid's European Cup haul - no-one will ever overtake them.
Ruth or Mays?
Unitas or Montana?
Jordan or Russell?
Gretzky or Orr?
Pele or Maradona?

Maradona
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?
Schumacher or Senna?

Schumacher
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Latest Articles »

Liverpool-Real Madrid: Where The Game Will Be Won and Lost

02/17/2009

1,086 reads 9 comments 0 likes

Liverpool's Youngsters: Carling Cup Contenders?

08/06/2008

357 reads 2 comments 0 likes

Liverpool FC All-Time Starting Lineup

08/06/2008

2,595 reads 6 comments 0 likes

David Bentley; Tottenham paying the price for buying English 'talent'.

07/29/2008

1,057 reads 4 comments 0 likes

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Zahi Sahli said...

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hey michael.

i am working on improving a series i created, "have your say". i want bleacher writers to have their own say. if you are interested, simply answer these questions:

do you think liverpool are ready for the new season? what deals would you have liked liverpool to make?
who do you think is most ready to win the EPL? kindly email me on: zahisahli@yahoo.com

thanks,

Zahi

484 days ago

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Liverpool FC All-Time Starting Lineup

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Liverpool-Real Madrid: Where The Game W…

Received 1,000 Reads • February 17, 2009
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Hot Read: Bronze Medal

David Bentley; Tottenham paying the pri…

Received 1,000 Reads • July 29, 2008
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Liverpool's Summer Transfers: Rafa Beni…

Received 1,000 Reads • July 29, 2008

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Liverpool's Youngsters: Carling Cup Contenders?

Liverpool FC All-Time Starting Lineup

David Bentley; Tottenham paying the price for buying English 'talent'.

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Liverpool FC All-Time Starting Lineup

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