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An ardent football fan since my father took me to his semi-pro games in the late 70's/early 80's. Fortunate to be a season-ticket holder at Aberdeen F.C. during Sir Alex Ferguson's trophy-laden reign, but sadly too young to appreciate the magnitude of the club's achievements at the time.

Spent four years working south of Hadrian's Wall, spending my weekends circling the many professional grounds that London has to offer. Relocated to the US in 2007. Now a season-ticket holder at Houston Dynamo and an avid defender of Major League Soccer.

Regular contributor to Aberdeen F.C.'s award-winning RedMatchday Magazine and founder of www.hawksport.com.

Ian's Recent Articles

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 16: Manchester United celebrate winning the Barclays Premier League trophy after the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford on May 16, 2009 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Celebrating Manchester United's 18th Title With Houston's Red Army

Published 5 months ago
206 reads 7 comments

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 02: Didier Drogba of Chelsea lies on the pitch during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Fulham at Stamford Bridge on May 2, 2009 in London. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Didier Drogba in WWE Switch?

Published 6 months ago
589 reads 2 comments

Following a Minority Sport in New York City

Published 6 months ago
119 reads 2 comments

Fox Soccer Channel Needs To Step Up MLS Coverage

Published 7 months ago
59 reads 2 comments

See 10 more of Ian's articles »

Ian Writes About

World Football (10),
Game Recap (6),
Soccer (6),
Opinion (5),
MLS (4),
Humor (3),
USA (2),
New York Red Bulls (2)

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Favorite Athletes

Diego Maradona, Gabriel Batistuta, Roberto Baggio, Ryan Giggs, Frank McDougall, Andy Murray, John McEnroe, Boris Becker
Favorite Sports Teams

Aberdeen F.C.
Favorite Coaches

Sir Alex Ferguson
All Time Sports Moment

Aberdeen F.C. lifting the 1983 European Cup Winners' Cup after defeating Real Madrid
Most Memorable Game Attended

January 12, 1985 - Aberdeen 5 Rangers 1
Pele or Maradona?

Maradona
Federer or Sampras?

Can we wait for a few more Slams?

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by Steven
7 months ago

Hey. My first article in a month. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/148196-ronaldo-chokes-yet-again-are-we-surprised

And it's my first on Ronaldo.

Fire at me.
by Jersey Al
7 months ago

Here's my first shot at a "soccer" article: Would love to hear your comments:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/146452-us-mens-soccer-is-landon-donovan-really-the-best-we-can-do
by Marzia
8 months ago

Thanks for the fan add :)
by Steven
9 months ago

Hey Ian. No problem. I liked your writing style and your analysis, even though I didn't completely agree with it, was solid, and I respect that.

B/r is a great place. It has many, many faults; no doubt about it. But I remember that before b/r I didn't really have a place to debate like this and have this level of credibility. Everyone's a writer so everyone starts on an equal pegging. So, for me, it's benefits outweigh it's faults.

I know you'll garner some more fans very soon. Best of luck for future articles. I look forward to them. Take care.
by Barney
9 months ago

The Great Debate is back!

Leading up to David Beckham's potential record equalling cap, this time I'm asking does he deserve it? Does Beckham deserve to equal Moore's record and, if so, will his appearance haul mean as much as Moore's? Have your say in the Great Debate!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/122769-the-great-debate-does-david-beckham-deserve-to-equal-bobby-moores-record

Cheers,
Barney

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