Martin Samuel



Profile:
Full name: Martin Samuel

Area of interest: Sport, Current Affairs

Journals: The Times, News of the World

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Website: TimesOnline / Columnists: Comment | Sport

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Career: Joined The Times in 2002 Viewpoints/Insight:
 * Bet they're reading this worldwide - If I calculate correctly, this column should bring internet readers in by the million - The Times, 1st February 2008

Controversy/Criticism:
 * Martin Samuel is wrong ...to say that John Reid should be sent to Helmand - Dr. Brendan Simms (Reader in the History of International Relations at the Centre of International Studies at the University of Cambridge and co-President of the Henry Jackson Society) explains why it is nonsense to argue that politicians who support military action should be sent to the front-line themselves - Posted on The Social Affairs unit blog, 23rd August 23, 2007

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Awards/Honours: Seven times winner of Sports Writer of the Year, Sports Journalist of the Year at the 2008 British Press Awards, Sports Writer of the Year for the third time in succession at the Sports Journalists' Association awards for 2007, What the Papers Say award in 2002, 2005 and 2006
 * Martin Samuel wins prestigious journalism honour - The Times, 9th April 2008

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The Times
Column remit: Current affairs

Section: Comment

Role: Columnist

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Website: TimesOnline.co / Martin Samuel

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Day published: Tuesday

Regularity: Fortnightly

Column format:

Average length: 950 words



Articles:

 * doesn't dance to the elitists' tune'' - Whether it's the Strictly judges or David Blaine, we just love pricking the bubble of the pompous - 21st November 2008
 * the man to clear up an unholy mess'' - Black guys get all the worst jobs. That's why as the bad times roll Obama finds himself President - 7th November 2008
 * don't need fewer spivs. We need more'' - Who do you want to look after your money? Someone who got there by hard work or by a favour? - 24th October 2009
 * fake... Palin's beyond parody'' - The kid-glove treatment of the Republican vice-presidential candidate is an insult to women - 7th October 2008
 * is hard work. You don't drift into it'' - Shooting up is a complicated business. You don't try it just because your favourite singer did - 26th September 2008
 * the rich can afford state schooling'' - Well-connected children might not need the leg-up of private education. But for everyone else... - 9th September 2008
 * apologists are clueless'' - The Olympics were quite a show. But it's wonderful what you can do with total control over people - 27th August 2008
 * against knife crime provides another goal for David Beckham and Co'' - 19th August 2008
 * plan won't win the community shield'' - If football clubs have to pay all match-day policing costs, innocent supporters will end up being charged twice - 15th August 2008


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The Times
Column remit: Football

Section: Sport

Role: Sports writer and columnist

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Website: TimesOnline / Sport / Martin Samuel

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Day published: Wednesday

Regularity: Weekly

Column format:

Average length: 1550 words



Articles:

 * Ham's owners are living in a bubble'' - despite the economic downturn, Gudmundsson's asking price for West Ham is more than double what he paid for the club - 22nd December 2008
 * the Club World Cup is one big mess'' - 17th December 2008
 * 2012: sport's version of the War in Iraq'' - There is no point saying now that we cannot afford the Olympic Games: we could not afford them when we put in our bid - 10th December 2008
 * problem is not his race or his resume. It’s relegation'' - 8th December 2008
 * Athletic risk all on £30m Emile Heskey gamble'' - 3rd December 2008
 * over Morgan’s challenge will return to haunt the FA'' - Disciplinary body failing in duty of care it owes to game in its decision not to throw book at Sheffield United defender - 1st December 2008
 * the next crisis club could be Chelsea'' - 26th November 2008
 * should say non to Platini's interference'' - 24th November 2008
 * football at risk from French revolution'' - The Barclays Premier League is the leading force in Europe but a proposal from across the Channel could leave it to sink - 19th November 2008
 * Hume a victim of challenging times for sport and the law'' - If Barnsley are aware of the Lord Griffiths ruling on the Carlos Tévez affair, then they may well consider starting legal proceedings - 17th November 2008
 * questions than answers for Arsene Wenger'' - Few understand why Arsenal manager does not spend £30m to put finishing touches to side as good as any in Europe - 10th November 2008
 * Beckham's style fits badly with Milan chic'' - 5th November 2008
 * of change huge at Tottenham, the club that refused to keep the faith'' - 27th October 2008
 * Platini in Champions League fantasy world'' - There is not one team in his competition that perfectly fits his debt-free, local identity ideal - 22nd October 2008
 * Gerrard needs a free mind, not a free role in England's midfield'' - 15th October 2008
 * at risk from Lord Triesman, man with more blather than Blatter'' - For a guy sitting on £341.5 million of someone else’s money, Lord PleasedMan, formerly known as Lord Triesman, the chairman of the FA, is rather smug on the subject of football debt - 13th October 2008
 * Blatter finds no refuge in Foreign Legion'' - 8th October 2008
 * Eduardo and Fagan, who will be the next victim of a dangerous workplace?'' - Respect is a simple, catchy slogan but what football needs now is an alternate, less populist campaign. “Stop trying to break people’s legs, you freaking morons.” - 29th September 2008
 * to feel charitable towards Newcastle'' - 22nd September 2008
 * shock strikes fear into Ashley'' - Newcastle's owner has discovered to his cost that business acumen is worthless when it comes to running a football club - 17th September 2008
 * could turn into one heck of a ride with Fabio Capello at the wheel'' - England manager knows one outstanding performance does not mean a cakewalk in World Cup qualifying campaign - 12th September 2008
 * Capello and England face moment of truth'' - England v Croatia, World Cup Qualifier - 11th September 2008
 * in no-win situation with critics'' - England v Andorra, World Cup qualifier - 6th September 2008
 * of doom haunt rivals of super-rich Manchester City'' - 3rd September 2008
 * fans should be wary of growing Russian influence'' - 1st September 2008
 * doctor has no place in FA's grand plan'' - the next stage of modernisation proposed by the Football Association chairman, Lord Triesman, involves the arrival of a souped-up director of communications - 27th August 2008
 * time Steven Gerrard moved from comfort zone with England'' - 25th August 2008
 * Capello's confidence puts new complexion on same England captain'' - 20th August 2008
 * Capello must front up to England’s dearth of quality strikers'' - 18th August 2008
 * Liverpool appear perilously close to breaking point'' - 13th August 2008


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Latest news & updates:

 * Martin Samuel to join Daily Mail - The Guardian, 17th September 2008



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