The best and funniest tweets from the world of football this week, featuring a chaotic start to 2021, Chris Kamara reporting from the Washington Capitol riots, the Gabriel Agbonlahor photo that’s been seven years in the making, and West Ham United doing right by Tomas Soucek.
“This is going to be my year.”
walking into 2021 like pic.twitter.com/BWZBQo7zZN
— Tiago Estêvão (@TiagoEstv) January 8, 2021
The expectation:
"Yeah, I'm not too worried about these protestors y'know. The Capitol building has some of the best security in the world, I'm not sure anybody could get past them…" pic.twitter.com/h5IEODeu2U
— Jonny Sharples (@JonnyGabriel) January 7, 2021
The reality:
Why does Washington currently look like an Eastern European away day?😂 pic.twitter.com/UzgMdaLHOg
— Micah (@1871MTE) January 6, 2021
https://t.co/m8V4V3zAJh pic.twitter.com/2T1zAGYLGv
— Fisted Away (@fistedaway) January 6, 2021
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The US Federal Government obviously borrowed the security from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Security on Capitol Hill. pic.twitter.com/IDZtiNDtqm
— Rob O'Hanrahan (@RobOHanrahan) January 6, 2021
Uncanny.
Thought that lad had the Everton crest on his shield for a second. pic.twitter.com/maZgEJO5FW
— Jonny Sharples (@JonnyGabriel) January 6, 2021
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A crime more heinous than inciting a coup:
Trump will have to tweet some Premier League highlights to get banned.
— Gavin Cooney (@gcooney93) January 6, 2021
Things you love to see:
What a surprise at the canteen today? 😂😍🥔 pic.twitter.com/K88Fcw3Zvy
— Tomáš Souček (@tomassoucek28) January 6, 2021
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What a **** up.
My better half ordered me a personalised Christmas mug from the #NUFC club shop, and here is what they sent. #censorship pic.twitter.com/VU0n1RMaou
— Steve Cockburn (@stevecockburn) January 6, 2021
Respect the hustle.
Royal Antwerp forward Didier Lamkel Zé showing up to training in a rival Anderlecht shirt as he tries to force a move to Panathinaikos.
No they didn’t let him in. pic.twitter.com/1awTTG8UDr
— Football Shithousery (@FootyRustling) January 6, 2021
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Finally, we have closure.
After 7️⃣ years of waiting, the iconic photo of Gabby Agbonlahor falling over the barrier has finally been released! 😆@officialga11 😉 pic.twitter.com/bOVRzzFwWS
— Soccer AM (@SoccerAM) January 6, 2021
There’s only one person who can save Celtic’s season.
Huge signing news, if true pic.twitter.com/kxuewWgCpG
— Tony Cummins (@tonycyyz) January 5, 2021
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Bruno really is ‘Penandes’.
*Wolves get a penalty*
Bruno Fernandes: pic.twitter.com/O2kWBTqgq4
— m ☔️ (@manny1161) January 6, 2021
Is another Liverpool bottle job on the cards?
— Rick (@BanditNanna) January 5, 2021
But they recovered from a rough patch to pick up a massive win in the FA Cup.
Villa U19s 1-4 Liverpool FC pic.twitter.com/fnl4Nk7oGo
— Greg Johnson (@gregianjohnson) January 8, 2021
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Sadly, no one cares.
I have tested negative for Cup fever
— Adam Hurrey (@FootballCliches) January 8, 2021
A real clash of the titans.
30th January 2021. Mark the date on your calendar. We're sending them to "joint 6th" as we move into top 4. pic.twitter.com/JovcatF3lJ
— WelBeast (@WelBeast) January 3, 2021
Alan, is that you?
"And now to Alan McInally with news of a goal at St. Mary's" pic.twitter.com/3R0WwclJbL
— Jonny Sharples (@JonnyGabriel) January 4, 2021
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This Spurs fan got roasted by the Spartak admin.
Even Birmingham City won this. Do grow up. https://t.co/dxgo2KMrHb
— FC Spartak Moscow (@fcsm_eng) January 6, 2021
When your name is Mick McCarthy:
APOEL Nicoseeya
— máirt (@HolyHonda49) January 6, 2021
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