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Simon Birmingham joined December 2008

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About Simon »

I am extremely passionate about my support for The Oakland Raiders, Los Angeles Lakers, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Los Angeles Dodgers, USC Trojans, Los Angeles Kings and Liverpool FC. I enjoy all sports and LOVE the entire Left Coast, but especially the Great NorthWest where I live with my amazing family(nothing against the Middle or Eastern side of the USA, just spent most my life in the west)
Currently, as a Co-Founder of The Raiders Fan Convention along with Mike Sommers and Ed McCrary, I am working on promoting and expanding next years events and increasing our free membership through the official website @ www.raidersfanconvention.com

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Favorite Athletes

Tim Brown, Howie Long, Ken Stabler, Magic Johnson, Wayne Gretzky, Michael Johnson
Favorite Sports Teams

Oakland Raiders, LA Lakers, LA Dodgers, USC Trojans, LA Kings, Liverpool FC
Favorite Coaches

John Madden, Jon Gruden, Tom Flores,Pete Carroll, Pat Riley, Phil Jackson, John Wooden, Tom Lasorda
All Time Sports Moment

Gibsons World Series Homer, All 3 Raiders Super Bowl Wins, USA Hockey Miracle
Most Memorable Game Attended

Brett Favres Monday Night Magic after his dad died, Fernando no-hitter, RaidersFanConvention 08
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Ripken Jr. streak, Lakers 33 game win streak
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Stabler, Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Magic
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt Jr.
Schumacher or Senna?

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

Pac 10, Go Trojans!!!

Latest Articles »

Captain Al's Sunday Booty: Ode To Oaklands Raider

01/20/2009

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Guaranteed Winner! A PPR Fantasy Football Lineup For Dummies

01/08/2009

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A Ray-Rey of Hope for the Oakland Raiders Defense?

01/07/2009

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Why Would an Oakland Raiders Fan Living in Oregon Like the Dallas Cowboys?

01/04/2009

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Randy Lavelle said...

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Are you ready?Check it out and leave a comment.Thanks Randy http://bleacherreport.com/articles/252585-raider-nationtion-are-you-ready-for-some-football

74 days ago

A.J. DeMello said...

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The Raiders new receivers coach is starting to feel the heat. The powers that be will be watching how he coaches up the Raiders receivers (especially DHB) very closely...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/230032-uh-oh-sanjay-lal-in-trouble

112 days ago

Derek Courtney said...

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Hey Simon, take a look at this Al Davis article and tell me what you think.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/212239-al-davis-a-football-god

142 days ago

Svyato Rovenchuk The Toronto Made Classic said...

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i put a lot of work into this so I would appreciate feedback(even if your not a hockey fan).
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/199239-unlimited-potential-this-is-the-story-of-the-calgary-flames

163 days ago

O Shiri said...

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The Raiders secondary looks to make an impact this upcoming season let me know what you think.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/172957-the-talented-oakland-raiders-secondary-will-make-an-impact-in-09

196 days ago

Jersey Al Bracco said...

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Hey USC fans - were the Packers right to trade up for Clay Matthews III? I'd like to hear your thoughts...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/166885-new-packer-clay-matthews-is-he-worth-it

202 days ago

O Shiri said...

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Hi Simon,

Check out my new article on Madden's return to the Raiders? Let me know what you think..http://bleacherreport.com/articles/160953-john-madden-possible-return-to-the-silver-and-black

214 days ago

O Shiri said...

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Check out my five directions the Raiders with for the first two rounds. Let me know what you think. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/156159-oakland-raiders-2009-nfl-draft-directions-on-day-one

224 days ago

Isaac Barrow said...

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Simon:

O's outfielders Felix Pie and Adam Jones are rising stars. But how are the strangely similar?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/125743-jones-is-pie-and-pie-is-jones

280 days ago

Isaac Barrow said...

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Willie Mays, Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Cy Young, Nolan Ryan. Yes, we think we know who the best ever are. Please comment. This is one I did more research than usual on.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/124456-ultimate-accomplishment-sadaharu-oh-deserves-a-spot-in-the-hall-of-fame

282 days ago

Isaac Barrow said...

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Simon:

Brooks Robinson is a baseball legend. He hit 268 homers and won 16 Gold Gloves. But what's his story. I got it for ya.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/123867-mlbs-finest-brooks-robinson

284 days ago

Thaddeus Yeiser said...

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Great Super Bowl moments!!!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/122615-a-look-back-at-super-bowl-38-and-the-famous-4th-quarter

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/122863-wide-right-another-super-bowl-flashback

286 days ago

Isaac Barrow said...

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Simon

Orioles 2009 Preview

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/122864-baltimore-orioles-spring-training-preview

286 days ago

Bryn Swartz said...

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After what was easily the most exciting NFL season I have ever seen, almost every single NFL team has learned something new about its quarterback, whether it be finally finding their franchise quarterback, losing their starter to injury, or watching the starter lose his job. Here is the ultimate rankings--the 32 best active quarterbacks in the National Football League.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/122426-the-32-best-active-quarterbacks-in-the-national-football-league

287 days ago

Bassoon Ali Mata said...

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I am offering a community service.
Because of the excessive say nothing raider fan comments, I will, for a nominal fee, proof read and correct any and all posts by raider fans.
We're trying to remove the impression that all raider fans chase parked cars.

Do your part by donating to your favorite charity, me.

First thing is get rid of that web site, OR photoshop some pics, showing more people there.
Go here www.retardedpeoplewhowearsilverandblack.com

this is a offer that expires at some point when I decide that point is now, as compared to any other time that is not now.

Thank you for your time, and your money.

298 days ago

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Captain Al's Sunday Booty: Ode To Oaklands Raider

Guaranteed Winner! A PPR Fantasy Football Lineup For Dummies

A Ray-Rey of Hope for the Oakland Raiders Defense?