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Born and raised in the capital, Ankara, left the hometown at the age of 25 and been in the biggest city, Istanbul for 4 years now. Has a degree in chemistry (unfortunately). Ultimate sports' fan, can enjoy almost all sports except some few exceptions. Average performer in any that he watches long enough. Biggest favorites are soccer and basketball. Supports Fenerbahçe SK in soccer and TED Ankara Kolejliler SK in basketball, used to think I was a Bulls fan too but then I realized I was a Jordan fan in reality. Lefty.
I have recently (since June'09) have been writing in Turkey's most prestigous sports channel's website (www.ntvspor.net) , still and again, amateurly. Hoping to turn it into something professional. Why have I become a chemist in the first place anyway...

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 24: Referee Mark Clattenburg in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Bolton Wanderers at the City of Manchester Stadium on May 24, 2009 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Season Over in Turkey: What Next?

Published 5 months ago
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ROME - MAY 27: Lionel Messi of Barcelona scores the second goal for Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League Final match between Barcelona and Manchester United at the Stadio Olimpico on May 27, 2009 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Do Comparisons Count?

Published 5 months ago
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ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 20: A cat is seen in the stands during the UEFA Cup Final between Shakhtar Donetsk and Werder Bremen at the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium on May 20, 2009 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

What's Going on in Turkish Football: Epilogue

Published 5 months ago
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LONDON - NOVEMBER 05: Fenerbahce manager Luis Aragones reacts during the UEFA Champions League Group G match between Arsenal and Fenerbahce at the Emirates Stadium on November 5, 2008 in London, England. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)

What's Going On in Turkish Football: Part Deux

Published 7 months ago
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Baris Gerceker responded to a comment on The Top 10 Soccer Teams in the World
Guido responded to a comment on The Effects of Ramadan on Professional Footballers
Willie Gannon responded to a comment on Arsene Wenger Lets Himself and Arsenal Down for the Second Time This Week.
Guido responded to a comment on Belgium In Shock After Golden Boy Axel Witsel Makes "Horror-Tackle"
Guido responded to a comment on When Greek Heroes Clash; Heracles Vs Ajax
Guido responded to a comment on When Greek Heroes Clash; Heracles Vs Ajax
Baris Gerceker has picked Arjen Robben's Dream Debut Ideally Timed For Louis Van Gaal as a favorite article
Baris Gerceker has picked Manuel Almunia: One Mistake Too Many, Time for a Change as a favorite article

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

Favorite Athletes

Michael Jordan, Dwyane Wade, Jerry Rice, Lionel Messi, Alex De Souza
Favorite Sports Teams

Fenerbahçe SK, TED Ankara Kolejliler Spor Kulübü
All Time Sports Moment

Manchester United's unbelievable come back in Champions League final against Bayern Munchen
Most Memorable Game Attended

Fenerbahçe - Chelsea FC Champions League Quarter Final First Leg
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Wilt Chamberlain's 100 points scored in a single game
Ruth or Mays?

No idea
Unitas or Montana?

No idea
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

No idea
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt
Schumacher or Senna?

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

No idea

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by Alan
2 months ago

I just noticed your comment on my artcle Baris. Cheers for the compliments!
How are you? Hope everything is good at your end.
by Guido
2 months ago

Hey Baris,

I'd like your opinion on a new article of mine, I think you should know even more about this than I do...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/248036-the-effects-of-ramadan-on-professional-footballers

Give it a read mate, I look forward to reading your comments on this subject. As you're Turkish, you might even have some first-hand experiences on this subject.

With regards,

Guido
by Guido
2 months ago

I've been there a few summers ago. Good times, good times :D
by Guido
2 months ago

I managed to get three done yesterday, though most were written during the weekend. I'd advise against reading the Witsel article if you have recently eaten, sickening stuff that :s Glad to be back though, I was just reading through your latest works. I liked the legends stuff, who knows if Cruijff would have become a legend had be been born 20 years later.
by Guido
2 months ago

Only recently found my way back. How have you been?
by Dann
4 months ago

Hey mate.
Did my first slide show today. It is supposed to be humor. Tell me if you like it

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/197755-looking-at-sports-once-again-when-it-sickens-me#page/13
by Barney
6 months ago

Remembering the 96...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/156467-remembering-hillsborough-youll-never-walk-alone
by Goutham
6 months ago

Hello bro..i published the second part of the funniest soccer quotes ever.,..so pls have a look and give your opinion..
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/155881-funniest-soccer-quotes-ever-pt-2
by Barney
7 months ago

Hey Baris,

I've written an article about Liverpool with religious connections as it is Easter Sunday. Now, I'm not the most religious guy on this earth, as you may have guessed, so I'm not sure how it has come out! I would appreciate your thoughts and views on it as I'm not convinced it came out as well as I had planned!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/154914-an-easter-sunday-special-the-parable-of-liverpool-football-club

Cheers,
Barney
by Barney
7 months ago

The results are in and the votes have been counted! Check out this month's winners of the World Football Awards!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/153383-br-world-football-community-awards-march-2009-results

Cheers,
Barney
by Goutham
7 months ago

Pls read my latest article(Humor) and say what you fell:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/152876-funniest-quotes-ever-made-by-soccer-playersits-really-funny
by S
9 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/114683-article-100-a-tribute-to-english-football

My article number 100.

Feel free to throw the sink at me as chances are you may disagree.

Thanks for all your support.
by Barney
10 months ago

Hi!

Rafa Benitez's sensational tirade to Sir Alex Ferguson: A sign of the pressure or a masterstroke? Have you say on who won round one of the mind-games battles in the return of the Great Debate!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/108865-the-great-debate-rafael-benitezs-tirade-against-sir-alex-ferguson

Your comments and views will be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
Barney
by Maire
10 months ago

Thanks for the fan add Baris
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

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