Yoosof Farah's Sportswriter Profile

Yoosof Farah joined August 2008

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About Yoosof »

As we're now in the post-Michael Jackson era, to anyone who dislikes MJ, Yoosof says: Beat It. Anyway...

First of all, Yoosof is a 17-year old half-Irish, half-useful Iranian (according to legendary sports journalist Christopher Rowlands) who is currently a student at a delightful sixth-form college/school/thingy in the Republic of Medway, Kent, United Kingdom. He is studying for A-levels in English Literature, Psychology, Spanish, and Physical Education, as well as a Level 2 Community Sports Leader award. He aspires to be a sports journalist in the future.

Yoosof ‘The Destroyer’ (or Henry if you prefer) Farah, or Egginator 3000 as he is known to most, is an avid sports fan who enjoys participating in several sports, such as football, table tennis, table tennis, and of course, table tennis. When not playing for his local football team, Yoosof/The Destroyer/Egginator 3000 can be found at his local table tennis club, where he often likes to participate in activities such as swearing at the umpire who dared to say the ball was out and did not clip the edge of the table (when of course it did).

As well as participating in sport, Yoosof also likes to watch the professionals and see how they do it (although of course we all know Yoosof is the best, better than any other sportsperson in any sport in the world ever). He enjoys watching the beautiful game, but only watches football of the highest quality, hence why he has a season ticket with Gillingham FC. He also enjoys watching high quality table tennis, and follows the mighty Royal Ville Charleroi and their exploits in the Table Tennis European Champions League.

Yoosof joined Bleacher Report because he wanted to show the world his amazing skills in analysis of sporting events (although just between me and you, the real reason was that after seeing an advert on Facebook that demanded he write for B/R, Yoosof was too scared that the words on the advert would jump out of the screen and kill him, so he immediately signed up). On B/R, Yoosof is trying to promote Gillingham FC, and the club which he is currently Community Leader of, Aston Villa. And yes, Yoosof is blissfully unaware that these two sides met on Sunday 4th January 2009, in the FA Cup Third Round (sponsored by E.ON don’t forget) at the KRBS Priestfield Stadium.

Finally, Yoosof is going to scrap the last paragraph from the previous bio (in order to save on words, and tell you some important information). Perhaps his best journalistic achievement to date, Yoosof has had his first ever article published on Fox Sports. Here's the link:
http://msn.foxsports.com/soccer/story/9217684/Another-year-at-Old-Trafford-for-United-legend. You best read this article, or else...
*Talking about yourself in the third person doesn't mean you're mentally retarded, despite talk of the contrary. If you don't believe me, just ask Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Favorite Athletes

Andrew Crofts, Nicky Southall, Kevin Pietersen, Lewis Hamilton, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ryan Giggs, Michael Schumacher, Roger Federer, Rafael 'The Matador' Nadal, Pete Sampras, Robert Key, Martin Van Jaarsveld, Sir Bobby Charlton, Alfredo Di Stefano, Ali Daei, Tiger Woods, Padraig Harrington, Jack Nicklaus, Michael Phelps, Aryton Senna, Michael Jordan, Usain Bolt, Laleh Seddigh, Rubens Barrichello, Ali Karimi, Hossein Kaabi, Javad Nekounam, Medhi Mahdavakia, Vahid Hashemian, Gabriel Agbonlahor, John Carew, Ashley Young, Gareth Barry, Nigel Reo-Coker
Favorite Sports Teams

Gillingham, Manchester United, Royal Ville Chaleroi, Kent CCC, Persepolis, Esteghlal, Hull City, Gretna, FC Barcelona (más que un club), McLaren Mercedes, Aston Villa, England (football, rugby, cricket and table tennis), Ireland (football, rugby, cricket and table tennis), Iran (football, rugby, volleyball, weightlifting, and table tennis)
Favorite Coaches

Sir Alex Ferguson, Mark Stimson, Graham Ford, Jose Mourinho
All Time Sports Moment

The last corner of the last lap of the Formula One 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix at the Interlagos circuit in Sao Paulo
Most Memorable Game Attended

I've been lucky enough to go to several amazing games including a UEFA Champions League final, but for me the 2009 Carling Cup Final was my most memorable.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

All of Michael Phelps records: he is the king of swimming
Ruth or Mays?

George Herman Ruth, Jr.
Unitas or Montana?

Joe Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Michael Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Wayne Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Alfredo Di Stefano
Federer or Sampras?

Rafael 'The Matador' Nadal
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Padraig Harrington
Petty or Earnhardt?

Lee Arnold Petty
Schumacher or Senna?

Lewis Hamilton
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Mmmm... a Big 12 sounds real nice. I want one.

Latest Articles »

France 1-1 Ireland AET: The Game That Got the Whole World Talking

11/19/2009

1088 reads 15 comments 0 likes

Aston Villa's Carlos Cuellar Is Fan of England's Sensational Six Villans

11/16/2009

116 reads 2 comments 0 likes

The Classic Story: Former Porto Star Argelico Fucks Off to Benfica

11/15/2009

355 reads 2 comments 1 likes

Forget Brazil or Italy, Spain Is the Team to Beat at the 2010 World Cup

11/15/2009

437 reads 85 comments 2 likes

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Great Debate: Silver Medal

Forget Brazil or Italy, Spain Is the Te…

Received 50 comments • November 15, 2009
Great Debate

Great Debate: Silver Medal

Arsenal Fans vs. Manchester City's Emma…

Received 50 comments • September 16, 2009
Hot Read

Hot Read: Silver Medal

USA Defeat Spain 2-0: Americans Again D…

Received 2,000 Reads • June 24, 2009
Great Debate

Great Debate: Silver Medal

USA Defeat Spain 2-0: Americans Again D…

Received 50 comments • June 24, 2009
Great Debate

Great Debate: Silver Medal

Defying the Regime: Iranian Footballers…

Received 50 comments • June 17, 2009
Hot Read

Hot Read: Silver Medal

Cristiano Ronaldo: The Man Behind The Name

Received 2,000 Reads • June 05, 2009
Hot Read

Hot Read: Silver Medal

Real Madrid 2-6 FC Barcelona: Messi & C…

Received 2,000 Reads • May 03, 2009
Great Debate

Great Debate: Silver Medal

How Manchester United Helped Yoosof Far…

Received 50 comments • April 19, 2009
Great Debate

Great Debate: Silver Medal

Where Football Meets Psychology: What t…

Received 50 comments • April 02, 2009
Great Debate

Great Debate: Silver Medal

B/R Exclusive: An Interview with Gillin…

Received 50 comments • January 29, 2009
Great Debate

Great Debate: Silver Medal

Ten Reasons Why I Love Gillingham Footb…

Received 50 comments • September 21, 2008
Hot Read

Hot Read: Silver Medal

Will Roger Federer Beat Pete Sampras' Record?

Received 2,000 Reads • August 19, 2008

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Aston Villa's Carlos Cuellar Is Fan of England's Sensational Six Villans

The Classic Story: Former Porto Star Argelico Fucks Off to Benfica

Forget Brazil or Italy, Spain Is the Team to Beat at the 2010 World Cup

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The Classic Story: Former Porto Star Argelico Fucks Off to Benfica

Forget Brazil or Italy, Spain Is the Team to Beat at the 2010 World Cup

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