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Richard Lewis

Sabotaging since 7 Jul 2011

"Richard Lewis is a journalist and spoken word performer who has covered a range of topics from current affairs to sport. Naturally bitter about everything, which comes easy when you're a Newcastle United fan, there's nothing he likes better than a good moan. Currently he is employed as a gaming journalist, jetting round the world and chronicling all things geek. He is house at the largest e-sports gaming website in Europe, Cadred.org, where he works as Editor In Chief. He is still unsure what the Chief part of the job entails. You can read more of his work at Cadred.org, his personal blog at http://toomanydayslikethese.wordpress.com/, or just watch him insult people via his Twitter Richard_A_Lewis.".

My Articles

Life

Spunk Rustler Liz Jones Scares Us Men To Death

She’s currently scaring the nation in CBB and this archive piece on spunkgate is a timely reminder of why she is kryptonite to men…

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Football

The Greatest Goal I Ever Saw: Faustino Asprilla v Barcelona For Newcastle

He might have flounced around on Tyneside when the chips were down, but Asprilla’s determination to show he was as good as anyone Barcelona had to offer gave me one of the best nights of my life…

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Hardware

The Worst Film And Video Game Tie-Ins Of All-Time

Whether a movie adaptation of a game or a game version of a film, these tie-ins are consistently awful. Here are the worst of the lot…

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Video Games

Mortal Kombat And The Greatest Game Over Screens

Sometimes “Game Over” just doesn’t sum up that feeling of heartbreak and defeat well enough…

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Football

Europa League: Shop Window Opportunity For Our Best Players Or Welcome Distraction?

If you believe Pardew and the pundits we’re a force again, but a look at the league and the agitating stars paints a diffeterent picture…

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Football

Aston Villa Need To Spend It Like Newcastle If They Want to Survive

Newcastle have bought in the likes of Gouffran and Yanga-Mbiwa to stave off the threat of relegation. Meanwhile Villa have opted against doing the same and their lack of investment will see them suffer.

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Football

Newcastle United: Strengthen The Defence Or Risk Relegation Again

I’m saddened the Senegal striker has left for Chelsea, but we have more important problems to address. A frail defence means we’re flirting with relegation and if the problem’s aren’t addressed, it’ll be Championship football for us next year.

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Football

Newcastle Half-Term Report: Tioté Needs To Drop The Diva Act And Man Up

Newcastle’s South Americans have starred but signings must be made or for Alan Pardew’s men will be in deep trouble…

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TV

Sons Of Anarchy Series 5: How To Ruin A Show In 13 Tedious Steps

It used to be one of the most exciting programs on TV, but has been slowly dying on its arse. It was the finale of series 5 last night and it’s a shame it’s not the last…

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Football

Why Rio Ferdinand Is Right To Protest Against Kick It Out’s Toothless Campaign

Far from a publicity stunt, the refusal to wear “Kick It Out” T-Shirts was a valid protest against an organisation that has badly let players down….

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People

A Tribute To Bubba ‘Hightower’ Smith

The gigantic Smith was more than just an actor, he was a brutal NFL player with a superbowl ring for good measure…

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Football

England Don’t Need Manchester United’s Rooney And Other Lessons From Day 12 Of The Euros

England can get results without the Manchester United Striker, France struggle without Cabaye, Why Ibrahimovic is world class and all the other action from Day 12.

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Football

Aston Villa Keeper Given Should Retire And Other Things We Learnt From Day Eleven

Another defeat for Ireland, another disappointing performance from Given. Meanwhile Croatia and Mandzukic impress in their narrow defeat to Spain.

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Football

Euro 2012: Manchester United’s Danny Welbeck Has Balls Of Steel And Other Things We Learnt From Day Eight

Danny Welbeck might not yet be the perfect candidate to lead England’s line, but the audacity he displayed deserves to be applauded…

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Football

Euro 2012: Chelsea’s Torres Sticks Two Fingers Up And Other Things We Learnt From Day Seven

Chelsea’s Torres finally puts on his scoring boots, why Italy struggle to hold onto a lead and all the other action from Day Seven of Euro 2012

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Football

Euro 2012 Day Six: Holland Are A Mess And Gomez Is A Shoe-In For The Golden Boot

The second round of matches has all but thrown early favourites Holland out of the tournament, as well as confirming Mario Gomez as one of the best strikers in Europe.

Football

Arsenal Target Dzagoev Is Mustard And Other Things Learnt From Day Five

From poor first halves and Peter Cech’s nervy goalkeeping to a possible goal of the tournament and a rising Russian star who may well be coming to The Arsenal, Day 5 of the European Championships proved to be fruitful viewing…

Football

Euro 2012 Day Four: Manchester City’s Joleon Lescott Is The New Sol Campbell And Other Things We Learned

Day 4 of Euro 2012 taught us that Manchester City’s Joleon Lescott is Big Sol reincarnated, Yohan Cabaye has settled into international football quickly, and that France might not be as good as everyone thinks. All that and more…

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Football

Euro 2012 Day Two: Chelsea’s Terry Officially Has No Shame And Other Things We Learned

John Terry remains a laughing stock, Fergie must be regretting letting Holland’s Wesley Sneijder get away and Mark Lawrenson is becoming a cult comedy figure. Euro 2012 moves into its second day…

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Football

Euro 2012 Day One: Arsenal’s Szczesny Turns Clown And Other Things We Learned

The stopper had an absolute mare, but even more surprising was that Howard Webb isn’t the worst ref and that Arshavin could be bothered…

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Football

Liverpool: Andy Carroll’s England Call-Up Isn’t Only Justified, It’s Necessary

With no other convincing choices available to him, the decision to take Andy Carrol to Euro 2012 was an imperative to Roy Hodgson.

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Football

Newcastle v Liverpool: Send Carroll To Stoke & Kenny To The Links

Liverpool are a great club but Dalglish is part of the past, not future. And as for Andy Carroll? He’s got Stoke written all over him…

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Football

Kenny Dalglish’s Hatred Of Newcastle Has Impaired His Liverpool Career

His tenure at Newcastle was a disaster, selling great players and replacing them with his past it mates. Is King Kenny’s grudge blighting his return to Liverpool?

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Football

Newcastle Vs Sunderland: Mike Dean Is A Pillock And 5 Other Things We Learned

A bristling affair at St James ended with honours even, and as well as Dean proving his Newcastle bias it is clear than Ben Arfa needs to start and Mike Williamson needs to leave…

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Football

Life After Capello: Five Scenarios For The New England

As you may have heard, Fabio Capello has walked out on the England team, but who will replace him? Do England need a Mr. Reliable, or a Special One? A doting uncle, or an utter psychopath?

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Football

John Terry Stripped Of Captaincy: Now They Should Stop Him Going To Euro 2012

The FA have seen sense and stripped Terry of the captaincy for the second time, now they should urge Capello not to pick him for the European Championships…

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Football

Former Liverpool and Nottingham Forest Star Is Right: The Working Class Isn’t Represented In Sports Journalism

Stan the Man opened a can of worms yesterday, but amongst the shouting and occasional incoherence of his argument, he hit the nail bang on the head…

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Football

Is Joey Barton’s Twitter Feed Just An Attempt To Mask His Own Wretched Shortcomings?

From pulling quotes off websites to having run-ins with everyone including himself, QPR’s Barton can’t stop tweeting. But is it doing him any favours and shouldn’t we just ignore him?

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Football

Why Would Anyone Want To Sign Manchester City’s Carlos Tevez?

Manchester City’s Tevez is undeniably a fine footballer, but why would any club shell out the transfer fee and huge wages, watch him initially prosper and form a bond with the supporters, only to do one when he gets sick of the weather, food, or air quality?

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Football

Arsenal Should Forget Henry And Move On

Nostalgia can be a thing of beauty, sometimes there is nothing better than reminiscing over great sporting moments - but in the case of Arsenal and Thierry Henry, the cons are likely to outweigh the pros.

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Life

Modern Britain: Multicultural Haven Or Racist Sewer?

The #mytramexperience video has caused an outrage since going viral, but it’s just the tip of the iceberg…

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Football

Ignorant Sepp Blatter Must Resign From Fifa Now Over Race Row

Corruption, misogyny, ignorance and xenophobia. He’s the greatest villain The Simpsons never had, and all too real for the liking of football supporters. But will Sceptic Bladder finally leave Fifa?

Football

Chris Eubank Jr’s Biggest Opponent Will Be His Father’s Looming Presence

Not quite a chip off the old block, the son of the former great showed some neat footwork and fast hands, but why was his Dad allowed to completely overshadow his big day?

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Football

Newcastle Fans Should Be Ecstatic About The Sports Direct Arena

Nostalgia has no place in the modern game, and Newcastle fans should be glad that at least we have a commodity that can bring in extra revenue to help keep up with the Jones’s…

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Football

Rugby World Cup: Warburton’s Welsh Machine Will Flay The Stuttering French

Wales have been the best team in this World Cup, and look ready to annihilate the French before facing either Australia or New Zealand in the final…

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Football

Rugby World Cup 2011: Losing To New Zealand Would Be Perfect For France

With both teams guaranteed to qualify, a loss for France could open up an easy route to the final and leave the All Blacks with a lot of work to do…

Football

Arsenal: Move Wenger Upstairs Or Watch The Club Go Backwards

Another week, another stain on the Wenger legacy. Arsenal now hover just one place above the relegation zone, it’s time for the board to act before it’s too late.

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Hardware

Revenge Of The Nerds: Inside The UK’s Biggest Gaming Festival

The world of online gaming can be a strange, intimidating place, so what happens when you get thousands of these people out of their spare bedrooms and into one arena?

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Books

Happy Birthday Charles Bukowski - The Greatest Writer Who Ever Lived

Without Bukowski god knows what I’d have done. No one inspired by him could ever reach his heights, but the least I can do is offer this heartfelt tribute on what would’ve been his 91st birthday…

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Football

Jose Enrique: The Good The Bad And The Ugly Of Liverpool’s Latest Signing

Jose Enrique is the latest player to join Kenny Dalglish’s red revolution at Anfield. But what are Liverpool going to get? This Newcastle United fan breaks it down.

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Football

Why I’m Glad Joey Barton Has Left Newcastle United

We gave him a chance when only Boro and the Hammers wanted him. He’s a pain in the neck who has had one good season and I say good riddance to the quiffed Twit.

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