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Passionate Sport Manager sharing his views on the wonderful world of sport. Spent over a year as a sportscaster on radio where I would scour the internet for sport stories. I never enjoyed the stories i found so I started writing my own. B/R would have come in handy in those days.

Tim's Recent Articles

Manchester United Land Serbian Duo

Published 10 months ago
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Transfer Market Crystal Baller

Published 10 months ago
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The 2008 Nedbank Golf Challenge

Published 12 months ago
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History of South African Sport: VII. Conclusion

Published 12 months ago
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Favorite Athletes

Cesc Fàbregas; Kolo Touré; Thierry Henry; Dennis Bergkamp; Marc Overmars; Ian Wright; Carl Lewis; Jonty Rhodes; Allan Donald
Favorite Sports Teams

Arsenal FC; Proteas
All Time Sports Moment

Ian Wright scoring hat-trick against Bolton Wanderers to become Arsenal record scorer
Most Memorable Game Attended

Arsenal 5-1 Wolves, English League Cup - Round 4 at Highbury on 02-12-2003, Cesc Fàbregas became Arsenal's youngest ever goalscorer.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Fastest goal by a substitute: 1.8 seconds, Nicklas Bendtner (for Arsenal v. Tottenham Hotspur, 22 December 2007)

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by John
about 1 month ago

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3 months ago

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5 months ago

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by Jersey Al
7 months ago

Here's my first shot at a "soccer" article: Would love to hear your comments:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/146452-us-mens-soccer-is-landon-donovan-really-the-best-we-can-do
by Alex
10 months ago

Ah, I did not know that — changes matters. Seems a bit risky from Adams though, it is not like his results so far have given him the sort of clout to make ultimatums to the board. But who am I to argue with the Oates Crystal Ball?
by Michelle
11 months ago

Hey Tim,

No news as yet. I'm not sure whats going on, but I think they're still working on the place. Its really beautiful from what i've seen.

So far the only sports new's here, is AC Milan . They'r coming here for a game in January.
And the Rugby 7's just got over, at the Emirates Seven's Rugby stadium...
by Michelle
11 months ago

Cricket is a complicated sport.

I've been watching it for years , and you'll still see me confused at times. So here's an attempt to make cricket easier for football fans from all over

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/86146-cricket-for-dummies-a-footballers-guide

cheers
by Shyam
11 months ago

Hey Tim,

The latest edition of Gooners' Views is out, where I catch up with Alden, Joe and Maire to discuss the current situation at Arsenal.

Do check it out and leave a comment.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/83697-gooners-views-in-coversation-with-alden-sing-joe-guarr-and-maire-ofeire

Cheers,
Shyam.
by Michelle
11 months ago

Hey Tim

As football fans , many of us dream of being footballers like Pele and Maradona (the legends), thats okay, but I think its time we learn a few lessons from those little kids on the street in India , with their goalposts made of sticks and bricks and their old white shirts with 'Beckham' written on it with Felt Tip Pens.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/82145-india-might-teach-the-world-a-few-lessons-in-football

thanks for reading & hope you feel the same way about football as I do

cheers
by Michelle
12 months ago

Oh, thats great!

I hope you do get something here, it's brilliant. I have no much experience, so the chances are nil.
But hey, if your there, you can put in a good word!

haha! Or at least get me tickets for the Liverpool games ;)
by Michelle
12 months ago

Hi Tim,

Yes most of the dubai sports city is done. Its brilliant isn't it? I've applied for a few jobs over there, if i can't get an internship. Its opened up i think. Can't wait to see the big games there, Our sheikh is very interested in Liverpool , and in buying them. I think the team was here once, hopefully we'll see them pretty soon.

Thanks alot btw,
and yes i'm sure we'll beat Spurs today, we're out looking for revenge
by Michelle
12 months ago

Hey Tim

What does it take to become a Saint?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/79415-liam-harker-three-miracles-up-is-he-our-saint

It may not be great, but for some reason I'm mighty proud of this. I've poured my heart out, and no matter the criticism, this article will stay close to me.
Thanks for reading.

cheers x
by Ricky
about 1 year ago

The Underestimated Importance of Football Agents

For some the roles of agents keep football the billion pound industry it is across the world today.

For others agents are unnecessary commodities that suck millions of pounds out of the game each year at the expense of the sport. Which Side do you sit on?

Be sure to leave your opinion Tim!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/78721-the-underestimated-importance-of-football-agents

Ricky
by Michelle
about 1 year ago

Hey Tim

I know I have always stood firmly in my belief that Cristiano is highly over rated, and very immature. Recently , I've seen alot of change in him.
Here's an attempt at convincing MYSELF, that he's not such a bad person after all...
The more he matures , the less I will hate him...
So here's a peace offering for the last four years , for all the mean things I've said about him, I might still not like him a lot, but I hate him much less after writing this article

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/77456-why-the-world-loves-cristiano-ronaldo

Cheers x
by Michelle
about 1 year ago

Hey, I've finally managed to get something to write about. So far my brain has been getting rusted.

This ones for every football fan out there. Hope you get a laugh, at least, out of it. Its good for health, and after all the nerve wracking football, that's much needed

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/71956-football-expressing-yourselves

cheers x

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