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Hi, I'm a journalism student from Shropshire, England living, working, and studying in Edinburgh. Currently doing a bit of an editing internship with the bleacher report.

I'm into most sports; football, boxing, cricket, baseball, a bit of hockey.

Football is my thing really. I'm a long suffering Aston Villa and Shrewsbury Town fan and follow England's national team around the world (when I can afford it.)

William's Recent Articles

Oscar De La Hoya vs Manny Pacquiao: The Pac-Man Could Cause An Upset

Published 11 months ago
5,969 reads 15 comments

Aston Villa 1-2 MSK Zilina: Villa Advance Despite Shock Defeat

Published 11 months ago
506 reads 7 comments

Lennox Lewis Will "Beat Up Bowe For Free"

Published 11 months ago
190 reads 1 comments

Audley Harrison Wants a Fight Less Ordinary, Aims For David Haye

Published 11 months ago
161 reads 0 comments

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Favorite Athletes

David Beckham, Mike Piazza, Zinedine Zidane, Victor Kasule, Lennox Lewis, Lance Armstrong, Wayne Rooney, 'Pongo' Waring, Dalian Atkinson, John Carew.
Favorite Sports Teams

England, Aston Villa, Shrewsbury Town, New York Mets
Favorite Coaches

Bobby "The Brain" Heenan
All Time Sports Moment

It hasn't happened yet
Most Memorable Game Attended

England v Paraguay in Frankfurt, 2006. The football was god awful but being in the stands was the most fun I've ever had at a game. My first visit to Shea stadium was almost as memorable, but nothing beats seeing England at the world cup.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

DiMaggio's hit streak
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Jordan or Russell?

MJ
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Ehm, can I say Zizou?
Federer or Sampras?

Federer.
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Got to say Nicklaus until Tiger wins more majors.

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by Goutham
about 1 month ago

William,

I have tried to put the cricket under the knife in my latest. Please give it a read if interested. Any feedback is much appreciated :)

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/264715-putting-the-cricketer-under-microscope
by Huwebes
6 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/159853-fearless-huwebes-anderson-silva-must-bow-down-to-the-real-king-of-war

see my latest article on how aderson silva of UFC should learn how to be a better king of his sport.

Critical comments and analysis will be gladly accepted. ^^

Thanks in advance
Huwebes Fernandez!
by Yoosof
9 months ago

Hey Will,

I managed to secure an interview with Gillingham’s star player, Simeon Jackson. He is a very sought after player by a lot of teams across the EPL, and this interview makes for an interesting read about Gillingham’s star man. Please take the time to check out my first ever interview.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/117144-br-exclusive-an-interview-with-gillingham-and-canada-wonder-kid-simeon-jackson

Many thanks,
Yoosof
by Danny
9 months ago

My response to the London Free Press article saying Italy doesn't have a bright future

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/114171-italy-has-young-talent-and-a-lot-of-it
by Justin
9 months ago

Thank you for the edits!
by Dean
9 months ago

(Just on your edit on my article)

Yeah... personally I see my writing as good, even great at times it's just I'm not too flash with the formatting etc.? Mind helping so I can perfect the art on B/R? Haha. And thanks for the feedback and edit, was hoping someone would.
by Willie
9 months ago

Hi Will.

Check out my 100th article. It's about cows... Let me know what you think...

Willie
by Andrew
9 months ago

Thanks for the great comments William. You have made my day.
by Rocky
10 months ago

Thanks SO MUCH William, for the edit & your positive feedback. Glad you liked it :)
I've maintained all the changes you've made, and I'll try to avoid those mistakes in the future.
Yeah, I agree with you on that. Besides, since I'm a Milan fan myself, I'm hoping he doesn't leave the club. :)
Hope you're doing well, take care.
:)
by Willie
10 months ago

Hi Will,

I've written a couple of articles, could you give them an edit?

Thanks,

Will
by Willie
10 months ago

Thanks for the edits Will, welcome back, and happy New Year to you.

Regards,

Will
by Ben
10 months ago

Thanks for th read Will and as always your input and edits are always welcome. As for Aston Villa. Mark Bosnich is always avaliable to help you guys again...
by Willie
10 months ago

Thanks Will,

I take them all with a pinch of salt, the internet is funny when it comes to this kind of stuff.
Check out my Mark Hughes article, that has been almost as devisive, particularly for one other Bleacher....he seems to have taken a comment I left on a Bert Trautman article to heart...
I probably was out of order but it wasn't meant that way.

Thanks Will, Happy New Year.

Will
by illya
10 months ago

Hey dude hope you are enjoying the new year and all it has to offer, fateful coincidence or whatever,
check out my new write up.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/102728-fate-and-coincidence-in-football

cheers, have a good one.
by S
10 months ago

Thanks for the edits.

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