Ste McGovern
The funniest and best football-related tweets from the week gone by, featuring Robin van Persie, Anthony Martial’s botched apology, a terrifying mascot and the perfect volley.
Well done you, you’ve gotten over ‘hump day’ and are now one day closer to the weekend. Frankly, if you use that phrase unironically I can’t respect you, and I certainly can’t feel sorry for you if a midweek of Champions League football can’t get you out of your slump.
But look, I don’t want any enmity between us, so I’ve compiled a few tweets that you probably missed while you were fretting over spreadsheets and projects or whatever other nonsense your 9-5 life demands of you. Enjoy.
Robin van Persie, restoring your faith in humanity one high five at a time.
Arsenal fan instantly forgiving the Dutchman for leaving their club after watching this.
Not sure who was happier to see who! These guys brought a huge smile to my face though. ? pic.twitter.com/55Bm3XQdSo
— Robin van Persie (@Persie_Official) February 20, 2019
The moment you realise you should have gotten a professional to write your apology statement.
After Anthony Martial was caught cheating on his fiancé, the Manchester United winger apologised for “the evil I have been able to do”.
https://twitter.com/utdxtra/status/1098308653386477568
“There’s no such thing as the perfect go-“
Alexa, show me the perfect camera angle for this volley.https://t.co/94JoY1Ig42
— MUNDIAL (H) (@MundialMag) February 20, 2019
Bad lip reading.
That northern Irish accent is a mind melt.
– Calm the fuck down
– Let me fuck Todd
– I’m for cock
– I’m a foot tallWhich is it? Let me know for the #WOF and any other stories you want covering ✌? https://t.co/VTXqZp0uC7
— Elliot Hackney (@ElliotHackney) February 20, 2019
The most terrifying mascot since Kingsley came to Partick Thistle.
You’ll find Barry the Bodhran in the corner of a pub at 2am smacking the face off himself.
Mascot for UEFA Under 17 European Championships – which takes place across Ireland in May – is unveiled. #Bodhran pic.twitter.com/ukZtK5NYSQ
— Daire Walsh (@DaireJWalsh) February 20, 2019
Welsh football has never looked so pretty.
? An exceptional environment in which to live and learn.
Whether you’re an Aber Local, an @AberUni Student, or a Visitor to the area, you’ll know what an amazing place this is, summed up in a single photo?#LoveAber#Seasiders pic.twitter.com/0cLbzzvXEz
— Aberystwyth Town FC (@AberystwythTown) February 19, 2019
The endlessly entertaining Jimmy Greaves celebrated his 79th birthday this week.
The great Jimmy Greaves is 79 today. Let’s hope they got the weather forecast right.
You know what happens if they don’t…pic.twitter.com/UINTMhfkal
— It’s A Funny Old Game (@sid_lambert) February 20, 2019
A reminder to support local football from this brilliant video by a League of Ireland club.
Not long left to go now…. Friday's I'm In Love ? #NothingBeatsBeingThere pic.twitter.com/1cZLIwo0im
— Shamrock Rovers FC ☘️ (@ShamrockRovers) February 20, 2019
Unnecessary, but impressive all the same.
We’re Schalke fans now.
The best piece of skill we've seen in the Champions League this season ??? pic.twitter.com/LRJJcCrh9Q
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) February 20, 2019
C’est Magnifique.
Who’s a complete fanny now, United fans?
Quel but de Di Maria #PSGMHSC pic.twitter.com/Gr5eXvVSFM
— Canape FC (@CanapeFC2) February 20, 2019
And here’s a bonus one to ruin your week.
I see Ronaldo has morphed into a playground Liverpool fan banging on about past glories.
Cristiano reminds Atleti fans how many Champions League titles he’s won ?️ pic.twitter.com/XHyfUcMr8M
— B/R Football (@brfootball) February 20, 2019