Ste McGovern
The funniest tweets from the world of football this past week, including the unceremonious sacking of Gunnersaurus, Edinson Cavani ‘scything’ through the Premier League, controversial pay-per-view matches, and peak Sunday League football.
The week got off to a terrible start when it was revealed that Jerry Quy had been relieved of his duties as Arsenal’s mascot.
Terrible news 😞 Love you Jerry ❤️ @Gunnersaurus pic.twitter.com/zL3G8c6MAw
— Ian Wright (@IanWright0) October 5, 2020
— Roy of the Rovers 🔜 New books out TOMORROW! 📚 (@royoftherovers) October 5, 2020
Arsenal signed Partey but fired Gunnersaurus pic.twitter.com/5vZ7gxVQwA
— Zito (@_Zeets) October 5, 2020
— FC Spartak Moscow (@fcsm_eng) October 5, 2020
— Andy Ha (@AndyHa_) October 5, 2020
Arsenal’s Gunnersaurus sideshow is further proof that morality is extinct
So what’s next for the green fella?
Surely Jerry comes back when the fans come back???? @Arsenal
— Ian Wright (@IanWright0) October 5, 2020
So @Atalanta_BC, have we got place left for a new job? pic.twitter.com/YuRLYzN5pJ
— Marten de Roon (@Dirono) October 5, 2020
Dreams do come true. Welcome, @Gunnersaurus! ⚪️🔴 #AnnounceGunnersaurus #DeadlineDay https://t.co/2xlJ0WWRnA pic.twitter.com/yxFDMr4yry
— Sevilla FC (@SevillaFC_ENG) October 5, 2020
One can only hope. pic.twitter.com/dd8FmG8QxF
— Hugh Brechin (@HughRBrechin) October 5, 2020
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At least this sage proves not all heroes wear capes.
I was so sad that Jerry Quy aka our famous & loyal mascot @Gunnersaurus and integral part of our club was being made redundant after 27 years. As such, I’m offering to reimburse @Arsenal with the full salary of our big green guy as long as I will be an Arsenal player… pic.twitter.com/IfWN38x62z
— Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088) October 6, 2020
Gunnersaurus wasn’t the only high profile member of a London club to have his contract cancelled.
Incredible how West Ham are on the verge of cancelling Jack Wilshere's contract but the club you can most imagine signing him on a free transfer is still West Ham.
— Jonny Sharples (@JonnyGabriel) October 5, 2020
See you tomorrow. What time? Don't need to be getting fined day one 🤣🤫 https://t.co/Qw7jBe7ryg
— Jack Wilshere (@JackWilshere) October 5, 2020
After joining Manchester United, Edinson Cavani will cut Premier League defenders down to size.
The premier league is a farmers league, Cavani will be fine pic.twitter.com/W7Z8cyHZb2
— shirtless plantain show (@Nigerianscamsss) October 4, 2020
Edinson Cavani wants to emulate Man Utd’s legendary number 7’s of the past
Football fans had double reason to be angry this week when it was announced that non-televised Premier League games would be shown on pay-per-view channels at just under £15 a match.
Pay £14.95 to sit indoors & watch a Premier League game which is a sterile version of the game I played??? No thanks, you’re alright, I’ll go watch my local non league club, have a pint & chips & gravy & support my community #LetFansIn
— Trevor Sinclair (@trevor8sinclair) October 9, 2020
https://t.co/vZfT8Yc7vu pic.twitter.com/0N9vvvgq0b
— Major Charles Innocent (@JoeStephenson96) October 9, 2020
Plausible scenario: fans demanding their PPV payment be refunded by the club after a hapless 6-0 home defeat.
— Adam Hurrey (@FootballCliches) October 9, 2020
Premier League announce controversial new pay-per-view broadcasts
At least nothing can beat the grassroots of the game.
I have seen a lot in Sunday league football, but this has to top it pic.twitter.com/76b6snEAxs
— ☯T.M.B.☯ (@TheMikeyBaker) October 4, 2020
Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s dad enjoyed seeing his son score for England anyway.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s Dad on Facebook! DCL Everton and England’s Number 9🏴💙 pic.twitter.com/zKelAD7fde
— Molly Harrison (@MollyOHarrison) October 10, 2020
Northern Ireland have not won a game in 90 minutes of their Nations League campaign and are one game away from qualifying for Euro 2020.
Absolutely love that a Nations League group that ended like this has resulted in Northern Ireland beating Bosnia on pens to win a Euro 2020 play-off. pic.twitter.com/K6VeSqftgr
— Ali Tweedale (@alitweedale) October 8, 2020
Scotland won their semi-final shootout, but there’s a catch.
So i assume Scotland are basically out because Israel ignore international penalties
— BryanMcManus (@BryanMcManus) October 8, 2020
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Southampton put Spurs in their place.
How it actually started 😇 https://t.co/6GgvJk7m8z pic.twitter.com/jyV0LQWbLi
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) October 8, 2020
These mockups are sensational.
Arsenals kits with classic sponsors look so good 🥵 pic.twitter.com/l0yqC5HfX9
— Pépé is a 🔴⚪️ (@NotYourWinger) October 9, 2020
A great gesture from Brandon Williams.
Hi Adam, how about I give you one of my shirts instead? https://t.co/McBVJpNe9f
— Brandon Williams (@branwilliams) October 8, 2020
And another classy one from Crewe Alexandra!
Honestly so speechless right now. I can't express how much this means to me #CreweAlex pic.twitter.com/yU1vBb06w7
— Euan (@euancafc) October 9, 2020
I see the live stream is going well.
— Out Of Context League Of Ireland (@OutOfContextLOI) October 9, 2020
I wish I had the patience for something like this.
how it started how it’s going pic.twitter.com/tWAMcbGg1I
— Joe Bryant (@AwayDayJoe_) October 9, 2020
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