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Born 1983, have lived my whole life in the fine old county of Yorkshire (that's in England, to non-Brit folk). Been following football (soccer) since I was very young, probably before I could walk, and Formula One for at least 20 years - not missed a race since 1997, and fondly recall resorting to watching the Hungarian Grand Prix one summer in a dingy German sports bar in Mallorca. Oh, and I recently got back into WWE after over 20 years - I remember Wrestlemania 5, for a timescale reference.

I also like rugby union and league, touring and sports cars, rallying, some winter and summer Olympic sports, cricket and boxing... and there's something strangely addictive about watching lawn bowls.

Ideally I'd love someone to pay me to write things, but until that day comes I'm what you may call an obsessive fan, one who feels compelled to share his thoughts with the world.

You can find me on Twitter, if you wish.

http://twitter.com/JamesNeilsen

Or just @JamesNeilsen, if you're good at that stuff.

Short List

  • Favorite Athletes

    Lewis Hamilton, Kimi Raikkonen, Michael Schumacher, Paul di Resta, Wayne Rooney, Gareth Bale, David Silva, Lionel Messi, Park Ji-Sung, AJ, Ultimate Warrior, Wade Barrett

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    McLaren

  • Favorite Coaches

    Sir Alex Ferguson, Phil Brown, Ian Holloway

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Hamilton's overtake to win the title in the last corner, last lap, last race of the 2008 Formula One season

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    British Grand Prix 1999

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Arsenal, undefeated in Premier League season 2003-2004

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Er... well, I've vaguely heard of Babe Ruth, so him I suppose.

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Montana looks like a nice state.

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Jordan = Michael Jordan? I loved Space Jam.

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Haven't the foggiest

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Pele

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Federer

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Nicklaus

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Schumacher

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    Senna

  • ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Pac-12 or SEC?

    Premier League?

Bulletin Board

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  • Shane Combs posted 61 days ago

    Shane Combs

    Hey, James, wanted to say thanks for the props on the Daniel Bryan article. I wrote it JUST after the match, so it was very initial thoughts.

  • Seth Williams posted 69 days ago

    Seth Williams

    Hey James,

    I just launched a new F1 site to connect fans with drivers. I'd love for you to check it out and help me spread the word. If you let me know your Twitter name I can send you a post to RT as well.

    I'd greatly appreciate the help. Thanks man!

    connectf1.com

    Seth

  • Cory Coolson posted 71 days ago

    Cory Coolson

    Thanks for the props James on my AJ article!

  • Maria Cane posted 153 days ago

    Maria Cane

    WWE's Special MC Report: Life After Attitude Era: Tragedy and Struggle Part I Bleacher Report http://bleacherreport.com/articles/994066-wwes-special-mc-report-life-after-attitude-era-tragedy-and-struggle-part-i

  • Matthew Hemphill posted 182 days ago

    Matthew Hemphill

    Thanks for the like James!

  • Patrick Allen posted 187 days ago

    Patrick Allen

    Thanks for liking my article man! :)

  • James Neilsen posted 200 days ago

    James Neilsen

    Thanks - hopefully I can help maintain the great standard of F1 articles!

  • Craig Christopher posted 200 days ago

    Craig Christopher

    Hi James, congrats on becoming a FC, mate. Well deserved. Cheers

  • Matthew Hemphill posted 235 days ago

    Matthew Hemphill

    Thanks for the fight James!