FootieFromAfar

joined Aug 29, 2011
last login May 22, 2013
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I'm a die-hard Chelsea fan from NYC. I watch a lot of footie (Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Red Bulls) and very occasionally blog about the EPL. I also watch basketball (Knicks), baseball (Yankees), and do fantasy sports (premier league; Yahoo and Official Prem)

Twitter: @footiefromafar
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A Fan Of...

mlb New York Yankees
nba New York Knicks
tennis Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic
general USA, Germany
general Chelsea FC
general NY Red Bulls

Recent Activity

	Well it is a negative number in Celsius Commented on Jose Mourinho will decide Kevin De Bruyne's role with Chelsea, wants to bring Sami Khedira with him on May 22 2013, 10:44a
	for Yes, I should have just left things alone. Voted on May 21 2013, 9:56p
	He's probably too old and would be too expensive for it to be worth it at this point Commented on Kicking off the summer 2013 season of the WAGNH Transfer Rumor League on May 21 2013, 8:01a - 1 reply
	I still haven't gotten over Modric from a couple of summers ago Commented on Kicking off the summer 2013 season of the WAGNH Transfer Rumor League on May 21 2013, 7:38a - 2 replies
	The counter-attacking point is a good one Commented on Ben Foster: Chelsea would be 'fools' to let Lukaku go out on loan again on May 20 2013, 12:38p
	I think two things about this situation in general: Commented on Ben Foster: Chelsea would be 'fools' to let Lukaku go out on loan again on May 20 2013, 12:37p - 1 reply
	Fair enough Commented on Chelsea release squad details for the two USA friendlies on May 20 2013, 12:06p - 1 reply
	Laws schmaws Commented on Chelsea release squad details for the two USA friendlies on May 20 2013, 11:29a - 1 reply
	Their season, I guess Commented on Chelsea release squad details for the two USA friendlies on May 20 2013, 11:29a - 1 reply
	That's stupid Commented on Chelsea release squad details for the two USA friendlies on May 20 2013, 11:24a - 3 replies
	I was hoping to see more of the Belgian players Commented on Chelsea release squad details for the two USA friendlies on May 20 2013, 11:18a - 1 reply
	Don't think we've seen Ba on form for Chelsea Commented on Chelsea secure 3rd place with victory against Everton on May 20 2013, 11:10a
	me neither Commented on Chelsea 2-1 Everton: Reaction and community player ratings on May 20 2013, 11:05a
	No, I prefer preventing Lukaku from turning into the next Torres Commented on Chelsea 2-1 Everton: Reaction and community player ratings on May 20 2013, 11:03a
	Agree whole-heartedly Commented on Chelsea 2-1 Everton: Reaction and community player ratings on May 19 2013, 1:18p - 1 reply
	WatchESPN for Arsenal Commented on Chelsea vs. Everton: 2nd half thread on May 19 2013, 12:03p
	Mostly gifts, actually Commented on Chelsea vs. Everton: 2nd half thread on May 19 2013, 12:01p
	Arsenal on the laptop Commented on Chelsea vs. Everton: 2nd half thread on May 19 2013, 12:00p - 5 replies
	on the bench Commented on Chelsea vs. Everton: Lineups and Game Thread on May 19 2013, 10:51a
	oooh thats rough Commented on The Barn Door Live: Season Finale Edition on May 19 2013, 10:27a
	Final Team Commented on The Barn Door Live: Season Finale Edition on May 19 2013, 10:26a
	I guess that's true Commented on The Barn Door Live: Season Finale Edition on May 19 2013, 10:24a
	Here's the thing Commented on The Barn Door Live: Season Finale Edition on May 19 2013, 10:20a - 1 reply
	Everton Lineup Commented on Chelsea vs. Everton: Lineups and Game Thread on May 19 2013, 10:18a
	This lineup is great from a Chelsea fan perspective Commented on Chelsea vs. Everton: Lineups and Game Thread on May 19 2013, 10:17a - 1 reply
	Question for y'all Commented on The Barn Door Live: Season Finale Edition on May 19 2013, 10:16a - 3 replies
	excellent! Commented on The Barn Door Live: Season Finale Edition on May 19 2013, 10:13a
	Congrats, btw! Commented on The Barn Door Live: Season Finale Edition on May 19 2013, 10:11a
	Happy Last Day of the season everyone! Commented on The Barn Door Live: Season Finale Edition on May 19 2013, 10:10a
	FAIL! Commented on The Barn Door Live: Season Finale Edition on May 19 2013, 10:10a - 1 reply
	Question for everyone Commented on Week 38 Fantasy Football Pre-Deadline Live Chat on May 19 2013, 9:57a - 1 reply
	That's because he can't! Commented on Chelsea vs. Everton: Team News & Preview on May 19 2013, 9:55a - 1 reply
	I would but Bleacher Report is bad for my health Recommended on May 19 2013, 9:44a
	BLASPHEMY! Commented on Who should we be hoping gets the final Champions League spot? on May 19 2013, 9:42a
	I literally just spit out a little bit of water that I was drinking to laugh at that Commented on Chelsea vs. Everton: Team News & Preview on May 19 2013, 9:23a
	Is that Yossi? Recommended on May 19 2013, 9:23a
	Happy 19th of May, everyone! Recommended on May 19 2013, 1:02a
	Happy Anniversary, Chelsea Fans! Posted on May 19 2013, 12:58a
	If we have to do this playoff I will be unspeakably angry Commented on Chelsea vs. Everton: Team News & Preview on May 18 2013, 9:05p - 1 reply
	Sound logic if I ever heard it Commented on Lazar Markovic (apparently) claims he's leaving Partizan on May 18 2013, 8:56p
	He has no forearm hair. Recommended on May 18 2013, 8:56p
	Hmmm... ok Commented on Lazar Markovic (apparently) claims he's leaving Partizan on May 18 2013, 7:28p - 2 replies
	I got one with no name to commemorate a truly team performance Commented on Branislav Ivanovic makes Chelsea some money on May 18 2013, 7:11p - 1 reply
	But does it count towards FFP? Commented on Schürrle admits Leverkusen departure likely on May 18 2013, 7:08p - 3 replies
	Your hate of Bale the player is so amusing to me Commented on Who should we be hoping gets the final Champions League spot? on May 18 2013, 7:05p - 1 reply
	What kind of player is he? Commented on Lazar Markovic (apparently) claims he's leaving Partizan on May 18 2013, 7:02p - 4 replies
	Through Jose, all things are possible Commented on Who should we be hoping gets the final Champions League spot? on May 18 2013, 6:53p
	If he's good enough, then he'll break through to the first team over those other young talented AM's Commented on Schürrle admits Leverkusen departure likely on May 18 2013, 6:52p - 1 reply
	But the Chelsea fan in me is kind of terrified of that league Commented on Who should we be hoping gets the final Champions League spot? on May 18 2013, 6:49p - 1 reply
	Yeah, the neutral in me thinks next season would be massively exciting if Spurs get in Commented on Who should we be hoping gets the final Champions League spot? on May 18 2013, 6:48p - 3 replies
	Arsenal Commented on Who should we be hoping gets the final Champions League spot? on May 18 2013, 6:45p
	for Arsenal Voted on May 18 2013, 6:43p
	Yup, this Commented on Schürrle admits Leverkusen departure likely on May 18 2013, 5:32p - 1 reply
	I'm still not crazy about this deal Commented on Schürrle admits Leverkusen departure likely on May 18 2013, 5:31p - 2 replies
	At the very least, I spent a little cash on a commemorative "one of Torres' few good moments for Chelsea" jersey Commented on Branislav Ivanovic makes Chelsea some money on May 18 2013, 5:11p - 2 replies
	Excellent point Commented on Branislav Ivanovic makes Chelsea some money on May 18 2013, 5:09p
	That's obscene Commented on Branislav Ivanovic makes Chelsea some money on May 18 2013, 4:48p - 2 replies
	I have three degrees in engineering Recommended on May 18 2013, 4:30p
	They do need my attention, because I'm going to make something clear right now Recommended on May 18 2013, 4:24p
	This is fantastic Recommended on May 18 2013, 4:23p
	P.S. This is an actual photo of my grandmother's head photoshopped (poorly) onto JT's body. Recommended on May 18 2013, 2:47p
	My grandmother. She made the team! Recommended on May 18 2013, 2:47p
	Almost 11 weeks! Recommended on May 18 2013, 2:47p
	If we go 1-1 Commented on The season might not be done after Sunday on May 14 2013, 9:34p - 1 reply
	This season, be gone already! Commented on The season might not be done after Sunday on May 14 2013, 9:31p - 1 reply
	I love everything about this article Commented on Mr. Midnight Sun (aka Mr. Ovrebo) hoists Champions League of Hate trophy on May 14 2013, 11:50a
	Mr. Midnight Sun (aka Mr. Ovrebo) hoists Champions League of Hate trophy Recommended on May 14 2013, 11:49a
	Liar Recommended on May 13 2013, 9:32p
	Love your username Commented on On the Kevin de Bruyne - Borussia Dortmund thing on May 13 2013, 6:04p - 1 reply
	That would be super exciting Commented on On the Kevin de Bruyne - Borussia Dortmund thing on May 13 2013, 6:02p
	His vision is so good, he has it twice :) Recommended on May 13 2013, 5:50p
	I'll take 'things people said about Marko Marin' for 1000, Alex Recommended on May 13 2013, 5:49p
	If we can get 25M+, or Hummels or Lewandowski Commented on On the Kevin de Bruyne - Borussia Dortmund thing on May 13 2013, 5:48p - 1 reply
	Yeah, no thanks Commented on WAGNH rewind: Benfica, Chelsea, and the Champions League quarterfinals on May 13 2013, 12:17p
	Rec'd just cuz I haven't seen you around in forever Commented on WAGNH rewind: Benfica, Chelsea, and the Champions League quarterfinals on May 13 2013, 11:44a
	Hyperbole's a bitch Recommended on May 13 2013, 11:42a
	You're surprised to be disagreeing with me? Commented on WAGNH rewind: Benfica, Chelsea, and the Champions League quarterfinals on May 13 2013, 12:40a - 1 reply
	"Spectacularly" is probably a bit much Commented on WAGNH rewind: Benfica, Chelsea, and the Champions League quarterfinals on May 13 2013, 12:13a - 3 replies
	I miss arguing with you about Kalou Commented on WAGNH rewind: Benfica, Chelsea, and the Champions League quarterfinals on May 13 2013, 12:05a - 1 reply
	RDM's tactics were perfect for that set of players in cup games Commented on WAGNH rewind: Benfica, Chelsea, and the Champions League quarterfinals on May 12 2013, 11:34p - 1 reply

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