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I'm 29, and currently live in Cardiff.

My first love is football, and more specifically Manchester United. I'll be writing a fair bit about United, but will also write about other teams and issues in football as well.

I'm also a keen watcher of rugby and cricket, but will be sticking to football for my musings.

Chris's Recent Articles

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 16: Sir Alex Ferguson the manager of Manchester United lifts the Barclays Premier League trophy after the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford on May 16, 2009 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Owen Capture Signalls Ferguson's Intent

Published 4 months ago
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MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 27: Dimitar Berbatov of Manchester United shows his frustration during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Bolton Wanderers at Old Trafford on September 27, 2008 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

The Curious Case of Dimitar Berbatov

Published 7 months ago
624 reads 25 comments

David Beckham's Italian Dream Damns MLS

Published 9 months ago
93 reads 0 comments

If the FA Cup Is Dying, It Is the FA Who Are Killing It

Published 9 months ago
105 reads 3 comments

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Favorite Athletes

Past: Eric Cantona, Bryan Robson, Norman Whiteside, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Present: Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Wayne Rooney.
Favorite Sports Teams

Manchester United and Wales national rugby team
All Time Sports Moment

26/05/99
Most Memorable Game Attended

Too hard to choose!
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Taking Yeovil town to the Champions League Final on Football manager
Ruth or Mays?

eh?
Unitas or Montana?

see above
Jordan or Russell?

see above
Gretzky or Orr?

ahhhh American sports...
Pele or Maradona?

Maradona
Federer or Sampras?

Can I choose Sharapova instead?
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Good walk ruined
Petty or Earnhardt?

who?
Schumacher or Senna?

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

que?

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by David 'MITB'
3 months ago

Hey,

I've finally gotten round to writing a football article! It's about players with huge potential who never quite achieved what they should have.

I think it will prove an interesting read. Let me know what you think.

Please spread the word!!!

Cheers

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/219106-top-10-footballers-who-failed-to-realise-their-potential
by Goutham
7 months ago

hello bro.. pls read my new article and and say what you feel about it..
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/143439-are-we-stumped-out-by-cricket-an-overlook
by Keith
10 months ago

Hey mate,

Would Love if you would check out my latest article. Been a while since I wrote one.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/101111-the-story-of-the-fall-and-rise-of-irish-legend-and-flawed-genius-paul-mcgrath?just_published=1

Thanks again...and please vote and comment!

Keith
by John Louie
10 months ago

hello, i was hoping if you could check my latest article and give me some feedback, tips or comments.. ill appreciate it.. you can also criticize it if you feel that it's worth criticizing.. LOL.. i hope you like it, happy new year..
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/97351-2008-sports-review-the-pinoys-point-of-view
by Zahi
10 months ago

Hey,

Rumors & Realities is back with another edition of serious humor.

Cannavaro to Milan, Bellamy to Tottenham? Check it out:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/96837-rumors-realities-bellamy-to-tottenham-cannavaro-to-milan

Thanks,

Zahi
by Barney
10 months ago

Hey!

What a year of sports 2008 has been! You may be surprised by the amount of history that was made this year! Here are the greatest sporting moments of 2008, including all sports! Your opinions and thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/95997-a-year-in-review-the-greatest-sporting-moments-of-2008

Cheers,
Barney
by Ricky
about 1 year ago

Professional Football: The Chase of An Impossible Dream?

For every one of the 13 million people playing football unprofessionally in the UK, the possibility of professional contracts with professional clubs is a very real possibility for some. But of those with the talent to play our beautiful game, how many are chasing an impossible dream?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/66021-professional-football-the-chase-of-an-impossible-dream

Check out my latest article, I'm sure you'll have an opinion!

Ricky
by Salaar
about 1 year ago

Hey Chris,

Amazing stuff with the Open Mic. Keep up the Great Work.

SAS

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Owen Capture Signalls Ferguson's Intent

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David Beckham's Italian Dream Damns MLS

If the FA Cup Is Dying, It Is the FA Who Are Killing It

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