Yoosof Farah
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Yoosof Farah

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Yoosof's Bio

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.

Yoosof Writes About

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

  • 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.

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  1. Hey mate,

    I've started a bit of a column, here's the first, The Bottom Corner, paying tribute to a real legend.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285521-the-bottom-corner-how-do-you-find-another-ryan-giggs

    Be sure to have a look at it.

    Thanks.
    SS.

  2. 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

  3. Hello Buddy, I would like you to take a look at this important article. it will most likely be my last on bleacher report. Feel free to pass it around. God Bless and thank you.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/283900-you-are-not-a-unique-snowflake

  4. 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

  5. I'm consoling Rafa Benitez. Here's how:

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/280469-parodies-hey-there-benitez

    Enjoy.

  6. Hey Yoosof, 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

  7. Hey Yoosof - Scotland's youth football culture, and the problems within it. Please check it out, if you've got a minute :-)

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/270669-untrained-and-unqualified-scotlands-youth-football-coaches

  8. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/267959-fifa-u-20-world-cup-alex-teixeira-is-on-fire

    Have another look at today's stars.
    Forget old news stars.

  9. Hey Yoo, fair result for Villa against Man City.

    Keeping the Spurs where they belong,
    me liiike, me liiike ;)

    How disgusting is it that sponsors are stamping their name all over football and the fact that England can't watch the England away match this weekend!?

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/267535-naming-rights-theyre-just-wrong

    This is my rant. enjoy.

    Weird Dave-jan Stankovic ;)

  10. Hey Yoosof, I recently wrote an article about if it's possible to beat Manchester United.

    If you could read it and tell me what you think about it, I would really appreciate it!

    Thanks
    Andrew

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/264808-how-do-you-beat-manchester-united

  11. Hey Yoosof, 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

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