Author Archives: Neil

About Neil

28 years old. Geordie. Lived in Berlin almost three years. All-round canny lad.

The Ultimate Sho(la)down. Round One.

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Neil

… Or how to use statistics to prove any point you want, even if it blurs the boundaries between fiction and reality… Welcome to the first in an entirely new feature, where I compare Shola to some of the greatest … Continue reading →

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Hertha BSC – Borussia Mönchengladbach

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Neil

…Or how steal a game of football from a poor team… I’ll be honest up front – if you didn’t like my previous match reports (such as this one from the last round of the cup), then stop reading now. … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Carroll

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Neil

Part Five – Redemption In the last instalment, Ebeneezer Ashley came face to face with his own mortality and the ruination of his company, thanks to a visit from the Ghost of Ameobi Yet to Come. We left him knelt … Continue reading →

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