Baris Gerceker's Sportswriter Profile

Baris Gerceker joined October 2008

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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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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

Latest Articles »

Season Over in Turkey: What Next?

06/03/2009

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Do Comparisons Count?

05/28/2009

170 reads 8 comments 1 likes

What's Going on in Turkish Football: Epilogue

05/27/2009

158 reads 7 comments 2 likes

What's Going On in Turkish Football: Part Deux

04/02/2009

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Barney said...

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Hey,

Following up yesterday's great debate is the one I've been waiting to write for a long time, and the one I think may be the best debate yet and a must-read for any football fan! Should video technology be introduced into football? Would doing so take away from the 'magic' that makes the game so great? And would it help or hinder the referees? Have your say in the Great Debate!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/294886-the-great-debate-should-video-technology-be-introduced-in-football

Cheers,
Barney

6 days ago

Anthony said...

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

81 days ago

Guido said...

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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

84 days ago

Guido said...

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

87 days ago

Guido said...

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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.

87 days ago

Guido said...

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Only recently found my way back. How have you been?

87 days ago

Dann Khan said...

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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

168 days ago

Barney said...

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Remembering the 96...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/156467-remembering-hillsborough-youll-never-walk-alone

226 days ago

Goutham Babu said...

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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

226 days ago

Barney said...

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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

229 days ago

Barney said...

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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

232 days ago

Goutham Babu said...

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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

232 days ago

S B said...

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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.

308 days ago

Barney said...

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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

322 days ago

Maire Ofeire said...

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Thanks for the fan add Baris

325 days ago

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Season Over in Turkey: What Next?

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What's Going On in Turkish Football: Part Deux

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