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Hello there. I would be Shaun, I'm 21 years old, and I'm currently studying Sports Writing at Southampton Solent University. The aim is to move into print journalism, hopefully articles on here will help me on my way.

I'm a long suffering Torquay United fan, and have been all my life. You'd think watching a team in the depths of the lower leagues would be painful, but it has its moments. Honest.

I also follow the Plymouth Raiders (UK Basketball), and Hampshire Cricket, but I dont feel the love for them nearly as much as I do for the mighty Gulls. It's more of a casual fling with a girl - you know you dont really love them, but you go along for the ride anyway.

So, enough about me, why Bleacher Report?

Well, it seems like an intelligent kind of place, and a place where the critisism and help you recieve is constructive. Which is a big help for me, being an aspring journalist.

I know I'll make mistakes, and my articles will be far from perfect - but hopefully places like this will help me hone my craft, so to speak.

I plan on writing about Football (or soccer, whatever floats your boat) - but if I can help it, I'll be avoiding the 'Big 4'. God knows they get enough coverage already.

I might throw a few tennis articles in there as well, and maybe the odd random sporting one in there, seeing as I do love most sports.

Oh, and last but not least, my personal blog can be located at http://shaunicus.blogspot.com - where I comment on various sporting issues that interest me. So feel free to have a read of that, and double my pitiful viewing figures.

So please, read on, comment, and enjoy. Or just read.

Shaun's Recent Articles

KEY BISCAYNE, FL - MARCH 28: Fernando Verdasco of Spain celebbrates match point against Benjamin Becker of Germany during day six of the Sony Ericsson Open at the Crandon Park Tennis Center on March 28, 2009 in Key Biscayne, Florida. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Fernando Verdasco's Dream Year Shows No Signs of Slowing

Published 7 months ago
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INDIAN WELLS, CA - MARCH 22: Andy Murray of Great Britain reacts during his loss to Rafael Nadal of Spain in the final of the BNP Paribas Open on March 22, 2009 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Andy Murray Makes Hard Work of it in Miami

Published 7 months ago
127 reads 1 comments

Rafael Nadal Strives for Back-to-Back Masters Titles

Published 7 months ago
289 reads 0 comments

Maria Sharapova Ready to Return to Woman's Tennis

Published 7 months ago
685 reads 2 comments

See 16 more of Shaun's articles »

Shaun Writes About

Opinion (11),
World Football (11),
EPL (9),
Game Recap (6),
Men's Tennis (6),
Tennis (5),
Andy Murray (3),
ATP (2)

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Favorite Athletes

Michael Johnson, Roger Federer, Kevin Hill
Favorite Sports Teams

Torquay United, Plymouth Raiders, Hampshire Cricket
All Time Sports Moment

Michael Johnson. 200m. Atlanta. Enough said.
Most Memorable Game Attended

Barnet 2-3 Torquay
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Schumacher or Senna?

Senna

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by Xeno-philous
2 months ago

Shaun,

This is my master piece, for your joyful reading.

Your comment is my oxygen. Hope you won't asphyxiate me. Show me your love for my life.

You visit mine once, I will visit yours twice (just memo me your articles).

"Drawing Roger Federer's Blood: An Indelible Joy of 30 Seconds."

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/247641-drawing-roger-federers-blood-an-indeliable-joy-of-30-seconds

Thanks,
Xeno
by Xeno-philous
2 months ago

Shaun,
Exclusively for you. You would not want to miss this one out.
It was due 2 days ago, but finally I finished it.
If you get a chance, please share your thoughts on my new article. I'd appreciate your take.
"Sexiest Beastly Babe To Win the US Open 2009."
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/245336-sexiest-beastly-babe-to-win-the-us-open-2009

Thanks,
Xeno
by Xeno-philous
2 months ago

Hi Shaun,
I am your 11th fan now.

The US Open Draw was released earlier today. I've analyzed the Men's draw, in addition to the Top Ten players' form and recent performance, and made some projection in an unconventional way.
Check it out. I am sure you'll like it.
Thank you so much,
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243601-us-open-2009-draw-released-hotties-of-mens-tennis

Xeno
by Conor
3 months ago

My tribute to Roger.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/219213-a-poem-for-roger-federer
Thanks.
by Ollie
6 months ago

Please click on the link at the top of your screen that says "write" and get on the Gasquet situation now please Smurph.
by Ollie
8 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/139417-a-tinpot-salute-to-dagenham-redbridge?just_published=1

Also Cheeky.
by Ollie
8 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/139394-beautiful-football-finally-plays-off-for-mk-dons-with-sixy-results

Cheeky.
by Willie
10 months ago

Thanks for the fan add and the POTD Shaun, really appreciate it.

Regards,

Willie
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
by Barney
10 months ago

Your Gary Johnson article was great! However,i just had to add the Bristol City tag to it....we have so few articles lol

Cheers!
by David
10 months ago

Hey Shaun have a giggle at this one.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/94619-the-premier-league-nativity-2008#comment
by Callum
10 months ago

Arsenals transfer prospects
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/94664-lets-not-arse-about-in-the-transfer-window-arsene-arsenals-transfer-prospects
by Long John
11 months ago

funny, i watched the whole game

the - OZ cric team, jack nicholson, lara flynn boyle ...were all in attendance
by Long John
11 months ago

absolutely - the 8-6 heart-breaker for Rafter ....

i would love for you to do that -

cheers
by Long John
12 months ago

good to see you writing tennis shaun

- looking forward to seeing more from you - cheers

welcome !

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