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Duncan is a born and bred Londoner who briefly played professional football for Birmingham City in the early 1980s.

His sporting interests include MMA, NBA, Road Cycling, Athletics,Soccer, Rugby Union and a little bit of Boxing.

Duncan's Recent Articles

Watching the Haye Fight in an Irish Bar, in Kilburn

Published about 16 hours ago
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LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 20: A detail of the t-shirt worn by David Haye of the United Kingdom during a press conference at The Hospital Club on April 20, 2009 in London, England. The IBF, IBO and WBO World Heavyweight Championship fight between Wladimir Klitschko and David Haye will take place at the Veltins Arena on June 20, 2009 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

An Introduction To David Haye for American Fight Fans

Published 5 days ago
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LONDON - NOVEMBER 22: The English Football Association Chief Executive Brian Barwick (L) and Chairman Geoff Thompson during a press conference at the FA headquarters, to announce the sacking of England manager Steve McClaren on November 22, 2007 in London. England failed to qualify for the Euro 2008 football championships after losing 2 -3 to Croatia yesterday. (Photo by Stephen Hird-Pool/Getty Images)

On the Trouble in the Chelsea End: Blame the Football Association

Published 5 months ago
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$10 Apr 2001: Former legend and crowd favourite Eric Cantona receives his award of best ever Manchester United player from Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson before the FA Carling Premiership match against Charlton Athletic played at Old Trafford, in Manchester, England. Manchester United won the match 2-1. \ Mandatory Credit: Laurence Griffiths /Allsport$

Is Alex Ferguson Still Looking for Eric?

Published 5 months ago
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Favorite Athletes

David Haye, Lyoto Machida, Dean Macey, Jonah Lomu, Nate Diaz, Ana Quirot, Jim Ryun, Michael Johnson, Fernando Redondo, Malcolm MacDonald, Tom Boonen, David Hemery, Kathy Cook, David James, David Wilkie, Victor Davies, Nicole Cook, Venus and Serena Williams, Jimmy Connors, Gavin Henson, Ole Olsen, Wayne Rooney
Favorite Sports Teams

Wales Rugby Union, 1970s Leeds United, Argentina
Favorite Coaches

Terry Venables, Malcolm Allison, Jose Peckerman, Arsene Wenger
All Time Sports Moment

World Speedway Final Wembley, Uk 4x400 Kris Akabusi on last leg,
Most Memorable Game Attended

QPR v Cardiff playoffs Millenium Stadium
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Flo Jo's 100m. Marita Koch's 400m. will never be broken
Unitas or Montana?

Joe Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Pele or Maradona?

Maradona
Federer or Sampras?

Mckenroe
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Both

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by Giorgi
4 months ago

hey Ducan, thanks for becoming a fan :)
by Dann
5 months ago

Hey mate.
Did my first slide show today. It is supposed to be humor. Tell me if you like it

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/197755-looking-at-sports-once-again-when-it-sickens-me#page/13
by Keith
5 months ago

Hey,

Would love your opinion on this piece if you have the time, and please feel free to comment/rate etc.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/194838-carlos-alberto-claims-manchester-united-are-raping-brazilian-football?just_published=1

Thanks as always,

Keith
by Sid
5 months ago

hey how are you ? i hope and pray that you are good, and that if you arent you get something that makes you feel good

anyway here is my latest work, its an emotional write regarding the situation the french international football team is, please do take sometime to read. your comments and feedback would be very much welcomed ...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/193056-french-football-team-and-a-crazy-fan

thankyou
by Jack
5 months ago

Hey Duncan,
Just wanted to say after checking out your profile that i too was born in London, Bow to be precise.

Just dont like the diving and antics. it ruins the game for me.

Thanks for the comments mate
by Alan
6 months ago

I'm flattered are you talking about the fulbito one?

No I've never heard of it. I take it it's one you'd recommend.
by Maire
6 months ago

That's a terrible pity - hopefully you will fall back in love with it although the ways its going doesn't seem nice.

Paolo Maldini is my all time favourite - a legend among mercenaries.
by Maire
6 months ago

Brady was on Irish television for years (only left when he took up the Irish job with Trapattoni) and he is known for having his ways and grumpy if anyone disagrees. As an Arsenal players at times he could be a bit embarrassing but at other times it was great cos he sticks up for the club and manager no matter what. It makes a change from the likes of Ian Wright who slag off the club and management.

Agh yes Rix and his arrest ha ha well Merson, Adams and others have had their troubles too. I think now footballers can deal with the pressure more as they are looked after better, they certainly are at Arsenal.

There has been a long list of sublime players at Arsenal, Bergkamp would be my favourite but not too far behind are Henry, Pires, Overmars, Ljungberg, Fabregas, Rosicky and now Arshavin.

Will you be shouting for Arsenal tonight?
by Maire
6 months ago

Hi Duncan,

I'm 23 so never saw Brady play apart from videos and clips and he looked awesome. He is the one player I would love to turn back time and see play. I was at an Arsenal game recently and was talking to an old time Gunner and he told me Brady was the second best player to ever have worn an Arsenal shirt, the best was Bergkamp.

What way was he cynical? He is known for been very grumpy and somewhat of a short fuse. He is also blinded by his devotion to Arsenal and Wenger, I have seen that in interviews with him.

Interesting about Rix, can't say I know too much about him to be honest apart from what he was like as a player. I suppose everyone has a nasty side to a degree. Even the wonderful Bergkamp wasn't adverse to breaking the odd few rules :)

Cheers,
Mary
by Alan
6 months ago

Cheers Duncan. That certainly would be living the dream. Unfortunately I think I'll be stuck in rainy England for the foreseeable future. There's always the holidays though!
by Willie
6 months ago

Vote for the Bleacher Report Football Article Team of the Season.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/167638-the-brfa-team-of-the-year
by Jeff D
6 months ago

Thanks for signing up as a fan, Duncan!

- Jeff
by Sean
8 months ago

Hey,

If your a MMA fan,check out my latest article about a pioneer of MMA.

R.I.P Mask.

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Is Alex Ferguson Still Looking for Eric?

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