Captain Fantabulous joined January 2009

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Captain Fantabulous

About Captain »

I’m probably a bit of a rarity. A Brit, who is obsessed with pro football, and various other American sports.

I make a few trips to the States every year, to watch the Redskins. I should state, I’m not a Redskins fan, I just get free flights to our Washington office, for my job, so I check out Washington sports when I’m there! That and the now yearly NFL games in London.

I’m generally an Eagles man, but also have a soft spot for the Chiefs. I like to see both do well.

Basketball, I follow the Celtics, being half Irish. Red Sox for Baseball. Again, the Boston thing. Mayflower, Boston Tea Party and all that. It’s about as close a link us Brits have to a US city. I should really follow the Patriots as well, but hey, that would be too predictable.

I also of course follow most English sports as well. Football, I support Newcastle Utd. I also like Cricket.

Work wise, I actually work in the writing/ publishing already, for a newspaper in the UK. I just enjoy the occasional blog every now and then. Less editorial constraint.

The Shortlist »

  • Favorite Athletes

    Michael Jordan, Peyton Manning, Manny Ramirez, Donovan McNabb, Larry Bird, Bill Russell, Alan Shearer, Thierry Henry, Lionel Messi, Kaka, Michael Johnson, Barry Sanders,

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Philidelphia Eagles, Boston Celtics, Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Chiefs, Newcastle United, England football/cricket

  • Favorite Coaches

    Kevin Keegan

  • All Time Sports Moment

    England beating Holland 4-1 at Euro 96.

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Peyton's 121 season passer rating. Di'maggio's 56 hit streak.

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Ruth

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Unitas

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Jordan

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Gretzky

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Maradona

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Sampra

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Nicklaus

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Earnhardt

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    Schumacher

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

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Richard Langford said...

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Thought you might be interested in reading about the secret celebration held by the Titans after their victory over the Bills.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/294984-an-evening-with-the-tennessee-titans-bud-adams-style-pt-1

1 day ago

Richard Everett said...

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Hey Captain
Check my new article- it may be on the horizon but it should be shelved.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/293649-ricky-hatton-vs-juan-m-marquez-boxing-has-no-place-for-this-fight

3 days ago

victor said...

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dude, this boy here, is but a mere go-fer.
he's got nothing..no credibility, no straight facts..nothing.

6 days ago

Jo-Ryan Salazar said...

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Bitter about losing the bet you made on the Pacquiao-Cotto fight? Or has that Hatton 2-round defeat by Pacquiao made you jealous?

Must have had too much to drink over the weekend. That's why you don't have your facts straight-you can't think straight.

Figured you out.

6 days ago

victor said...

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you have fans here, waiting to finish an argument with you.

10 days ago

Francisco E. Velazquez said...

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Captain,
I know your a Cotto hater (Hahaha), but this one isn't about who is better. Just some food for thought.

Would Pac be as successful had Cotto never lossed? How are they connected?

Consider this:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/287417-pacquiao-and-cotto-destined-to-fight-after-cottos-loss-is-pacmans-gain

Take a read and give it some thought...

13 days ago

Duncan MacDowall said...

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Hi Captain, are we talking about your friend Victor in reference to tongue-in-cheek?

13 days ago

JW Nix said...

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here is a story of another NFL Legend who has yet to get his deserved respect :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286573-crazy-canton-cuts-ed-meador

14 days ago

TR said...

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You did it again, didn't you, Cappy? Got involved in an argument that was none of your business because you don't know a damn thing about the subject matter, then turned tail and ran when you couldn't take the heat any longer... I've seen you do this repeatedly, and apparently Justin, below, has seen it too.

Recommendation: Stay out of discussions unless you really know what you're talking about. Got it, ace?

29 days ago

Justin Javan said...

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Captain,

I'm still waiting for your response to my questions, since you implied I'm sort of simpleton when it comes to quarterbacking, and your an expert.

I know you didn't read my response. I understand your probably a busy guy.

Why don't you read it and get me the answers by the end of the day.

Justin

31 days ago

Ron Tepper said...

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Captain
Facinating bio. I think alot of fans in the US would love to hear more about England/sports

33 days ago

Oliver Suarez said...

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check out my new article and tell me what you think
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/273018-michael-the-leech-koncz-gets-kayoed-by-alex-ariza

37 days ago

Richard Everett said...

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Hey Captain,
check out my latest article http://bleacherreport.com/articles/268916-audley-harrisons-road-to-salvation
Feel free to leave comments

44 days ago

King J said...

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Cap,
hey bro check out the movie im producing im sure you gonna be feelin it!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/266296-king-j-producing-temecula-skeletor-the-greatest-mma-film-of-all-time

48 days ago

King J said...

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hey bro support our sport heres the latest fight slide show hollar back!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/263252-vitali-klitschko-vs-chris-arreola-photo-slide-show

54 days ago

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