Football Tweets of the week 04/08

The Football Front's 10 funniest football tweets! (In no order too!)

1.) Edinson Cavani is picking fights with Craig Bellamy and Micah Richards. He must have absolutely nothing to live for. - @CheGiavara

2.) Didier Drogba moves to China, the following month China wins the Olympic diving event... Coincidence?! - @mattlindsay2014

3.) Charlie Adam's new movie: - @talkSport

 4.) A Swiss footballer has been thrown out of the Olympics for racism. Liverpool have offered him a 4 year contract.- @FootballFunnys

5.) Alex Ferguson has said that Man United still want to bring in one or two more new faces. Wayne Rooney has asked if he can have one. - @MarioBalotelli

6.) Controllers [troll football] - @FootyMemes

7.) BREAKING NEWS: David Luiz declared injured for tomorrows game after having 100's of twiiter followers noses up his backside - @hurricanhigginz

8.) BREAKING: After letting Stuart Downing score, the FC Gomel defenders have announced their retirement from football. - @Liverfool_FC

9.)  Do woman's footballer's swap shirts at the end of the game,or am i sat here just wasting my time? - @GGJ_Gareth

10.) BREAKING: Stewart Downing scores for Liverpool, an unbelievable achievement from a guy who was told by doctors that he'd never score again. - @BBCSporf

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Football Tweets of the week 02/06

We're back with some funny football tweets!!

1. Some say that Sepp Blatter's behaviour has crossed a line. But thanks to his refusal to allow the relevant technology, we may never know. - @NickMotown – A Fantastic tweet, simple as. This was tweeted after Sepp Blatter’s latest antics this week.
2. @RobbieSavage8 just recovering after your expert analysis on MOTD destroyed my confidence.............if only you'd give me some tips? - @Joey7Barton – A fantastic tweet by Newcastle’s Joey Barton. This stems from Joey Barton arguing he was the best English midfielder in the Premier League (clearly not) and Savage, on Match of the day criticised Barton and explained why he isn’t the best.
3. @Imogen_Thomas it's alright love. He managed to remain anonymous all evening! - @BrianDurand56 – Sensational tweet! @BrianDurand56 tweeted this after Man United’s demolished Barcelona in the Champions League final.
4. Ryan Giggs what a career. Has been in 7 FA Cup finals, 5 league finals, 3 champions league finals and 1 Big Brother quarter finalist - @DavePaylor – A cheeky little tweet!
   
5. #thingsRedknappwilldoinhisfirstweekatChelsea compare Torres to his Sandra - @the1steleven – Absolutely hilarious tweet, it originates from Darren Bent missing a glorious opportunity and Harry Redknapp stating his missus would have finished it.
6. I've just downloaded the new FIFA to my laptop but it won't work. It keeps saying that it's corrupt. - @MrSeppBlatter (Not the real Sepp Blatter!) – This tweet was kind of inevitable right!?
7. ITV2 confirm their new series based on the trials & tribulations of the FIFA Executive committee will be called The Only Way Is Ethics. - @MattCrivelli – Great tweet regarding the news that Fifa are to hold an investigation about the bribery scandal.
8. You lazy git RT ‘@themichaelowen Prefer playing less often in a top team than every game in a poor team.’ - @piersmorgan – This is funny, because we all agree with him!
9. Actually, the easiest way to stop Messi is to make him believe he's playing for Argentina. - @ILoveReal – This was tweeted prior to the Champions League final, but it probably does work!
10. Redknapp is the only man on the planet that could bankrupt Abramovich. -@yorkshiregunner – This was tweeted after Harry Redknapp reportedly emerged as a candidate for the Chelsea job.

Things you may like to read

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Why Michael Owen’s tweets are doing no favours for himself

On Tuesday night, I had my mind set on writing a small piece on the reasons why certain players are made captain's of their clubs. And whether they were given the armband for the right reasons. But something rather comical occurred on Tuesday night.

In fact it was Michael Owen who occurred.

Since Michael Owen has joined Twitter, he has provided me with great comedy. It’s a shame, as he doesn’t mean to be funny. But the manner in which he tweets and the content of them are simply golden comedy.

Owen has the habit of telling his followers about the Man United preparation prior to games and what the players are up to. This seems reasonable enough to be fair. But because he is Michael Owen and lets be honest, he isn’t the most respected player in some parts. People look at his tweets and mock him.

Here’s an example, ‘Shower, suited and booted, pre match meal, team meeting, coach to Wembley, Big K.Off. We be back on after the match hopefully in good mood.’ When Owen tweeted this, it was received with gloats from a variety of different fans. Some laughed at how excited Owen was to be on the bench. While others viewed him as a sad individual, who has nothing better to do with his time other then tweet about what his colleagues are up to.

Some of tweets Michael Owen comes up with are just magical. They are magical as there are simply so funny. After the Fulham game a few weeks ago, Owen tweeted, ‘Just got home. Another big win for us. I played 20 mins at the end but we played much better in the 1st half than in the 2nd.’ You kind of cant help but laugh at tweets like these.

It’s hilarious, simply for a number of reasons. Firstly, Michael Owen finally gets a game! Secondly, even he admits, United were poor in the second half. When he himself was introduced. It only suggests that his impact on the game was minimal. This kind of symbolises his decline. Owen at 23, would have never been on the bench. And he would never have got excited at playing 20 minutes. It shows how much things have changed. And this is what makes people laugh at Owen’s tweets. The mere change in mentality of the former England star.

But, his tweet about him scoring a crucial goal is absolutely priceless. Owen tweeted, ‘As I've already said, don't know where, don't know when, but there is an important goal to come from me this season - mark my words!!!’ Now, we all know, he will be lucky to even get a few minutes on the pitch in the run in, let alone an ‘important goal.’ The fact he has made only 8 league appearances clearly reinstates this. Perhaps, you should praise his positivity and enthusiasm. But tweets like that are asking people to ridicule him. Even without people ridiculing him, you sub- consciously laugh at him. You instantly think to yourself, hmm, does he even get a game for Man United these days?

Everyone knows that having a bit of an outburst on Twitter is a bad bad idea. It’s bad simply because on Twitter, and generally the internet, people are more likely to react in a vile manner.

Owen was angry with the poor reception he received at St. James’ Park and along with Man United’s disappointing draw. But his tweets represented a man who knows he is in decline and a man who knows the end is near.

Owen firstly tweeted, ‘From what most of you Newcastle fans are saying you should be pleased I left the club! If i had known that earlier I could have left sooner!’ Its clear, Owen is angry and disappointed. But reacting like that, is asking for people to mock and laugh at you. He doesn’t really help himself. As much as he has a right to defend himself, it also gives people especially those who dislike him even more ammunition to criticise him.

It also puts Owen in a rather depressing light. In my eyes, he hasn’t done much wrong to either Liverpool or Newcastle United. But the fans are bitter for various reasons. Perhaps, they have a right to be. But Owen should expect the fans to have some resentment towards him. After all, he has moved to a club which both Newcastle and Liverpool hate. Owen should be the bigger person and just ignore the perceptions of those fans. Its part and parcel of the game. Footballers earn an incredibly amount of money, they should expect people to seriously resent them.

A few moments later, Owen tweeted, ‘When I meet Newcastle or Liverpool fans they all respect what I've done for their clubs. In stadiums it changes, 1 boo and the rest follow.’ Again this clearly shows a man who is hurt by the way he is perceived at his former clubs. It seems he feels undervalued and unacknowledged. But again, saying this on Twitter doesn’t help his cause at all. @AintreeIron wittingly replied, ‘Well to ensure you get a fair reflection of public opinion I'll be sure and boo you next time I see you out and about.’ Owen doesn’t really help himself. As much as his intentions were to show his bemusement and annoyance towards the lack of respect he receives. On Twitter, people are going to take the piss out of him. But the sad thing is, it makes Michael Owen look like an even bigger joke.

No one can deny that Michael Owen’s twitter page has provided more fuel for Newcastle and Liverpool fans to mock him. After Stoke’s victory in the FA Cup semi final, Owen tweeted, ‘And Congrats to Stoke. Always admired Tony Pulis. They deserve their big day out. No team gets an easy game against them.’ @lukehewitt1985 tweeted in response, ‘fishing for a move Mike?’ Whatever he tweets, there will be someone laughing or mocking him. There are football fans who obviously have little respect for him.

Owen himself admitted, ‘you need thick skin to play this tweeting game.’ It’s not surprising in his case. Anything he tweets will be received with humour and irony. People just don’t take him seriously anymore.

Furthermore, Michael Owen’s status as a pantomime villain will only lead to him being continually bombarded with abuse on Twitter.

Perhaps Michael Owen really needs that thick skin.

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Football Tweets of the Week 03/03

Our latest round up of Twitter's best football related tweets!

1. ‘The only way Gaddafi's going to get away with what he's doing is if he ends up being judged by the FA.’ David Schneider – Schneider is probably right too. The tweet was made after Wayne Rooney escaped charges from the FA after he elbowed young James McCarthy.

2. ‘Chelsea give Cole dressing down over gun incident. If there's one man who needs no encouragement to take his clothes off it's Ashley Cole.’ – Jack Whitehall – Brilliant tweet made after revelations that Ashley Cole shot a work experience student with an air rifle.

3. ‘Just back from an appearance at a primary school in Bolton, first question I was asked, "Are you the guy from Coronation street?”’ Stuart Holden – He maybe a great player, but it seems the kids in Bolton are still a bit unsure of who Stuart Holden actually is!

4. ‘United need to get Howard Webb on asap.’ PeteAkopite – Cheeky little tweet made after Frank Lampard gave Chelsea the lead against United.

5. ‘A close second for Best Actor is Roy Hodgson. At times he would almost have you convinced that he's a football manager’ – Phil Thompson (Parody) – The Oscar’s were this week and the parody Phil Thompson believes Roy Hodgson should be in contention for Best Actor after his great portrayal of trying to act like a manager.

6. ‘@rioferdy5 That damn achilles injury has kept me out for months. Who knows when i'll be back playing at the top level.’ James Corden – Another beauty from Corden. After Rio Ferdinand revealed he was to be out for a little longer, James Corden sympathised with him, explaining his injury was also keeping him out of the game..

7. ‘What on earth has O'Neill taken Villa to court for? Is he still trying to get some transfer funds out of Lerner?' Charlie Anderson – Tweeted after it was revealed former Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neil was to take the club to court. But honestly, is he still trying to squeeze funds out of Lerner!? Must be why he is going to court..

8. ‘If Torres had a camera in his hand he would look like all them other lost tourists walking round London’ – Mike Hunt – Comment made during the Chelsea Man United match. As Torres gave another woeful performance for Chelsea.

9. ‘25,000 - Number of reasons why Wojciech Szczesny may not want to check his Twitter account in the next few days. Insults.’ - OptaJoke – OptaJoke at their very best after Szczesny’s blunder against Birmingham in the League Cup final.
   

10. ‘When @NeilAshton_NOTW goes into hiding you can always leave a voice message for him on someone else's phone.’ Hoggsy – A disgruntled Chelsea fan takes the piss out of the News of the World’s Neil Ashton after he revealed that Ashley Cole had shot someone at the Chelsea training complex. Brilliant tweet though. Sad thing is he is probably right!

How Twitter has changed the spectation of football for the fans

The press has given Twitter a poor representation. It’s been portrayed as a place where gossip originates, rants unleash and annoying famous people try to act normal and fail..miserably. To be honest, this is all true. But there are some brilliant positives for being part of the Twitter movement, especially regarding football.

The beauty of Twitter is that it gives the fan’s instant updates of what’s going down in the footballing world. Of course most of the credit has to go the journalists and the sport pages from the Newspapers and the likes of Sky Sports who all use Twitter. These sporting institutions play a crucial role in the footballing aspect of Twitter. As the ease of posting tweets have allowed journalists to post breaking information, quickly and concisely to the fans from virtually any mobile phone, laptop or computer. This enables the fan to have a better knowledge of what’s happening at their club and around the footballing globe.

A perfect example of this is the transfer news and gossip. I joined Twitter in the middle of January 2011. Maybe this was the one of the most ideal periods for any football lover to have Twitter. This is simply because Twitter enabled me to have knowledge on most of the transfer issues around the globe. Of course, one may turn around and say, ‘just look at the BBC gossip page, or the Sky Sports website.’ But the difference with Twitter is that you can get the news instantaneously from one application. And even if a news story is yet to be confirmed, you can bet the football fans on Twitter will already know about the story. A perfect example is Blackpool’s Charlie Adam handing in his transfer request. The story was well known on Twitter before it hit the Sky Sports News breaking news ticker bar.

Furthermore, with Twitter you can see reports being confirmed by different football institutions. This makes the news far more credible. As its been verified by different footballing sources. A perfect example is when Fernando Torres was rumoured to be leaving Liverpool.

The evening started off with various tweets confirming Liverpool had reached an agreement to sign Luis Suarez from Ajax. This was met by the Twitter community (especially the Liverpool fans) with great happiness and pride. But this news was quickly overshadowed by another burning issue. Tweets began to continually flow in stating Fernando Torres had handed in a transfer request at Liverpool. However, there was something I recognised. What surprised me about that day, was even though various tweets from respected football journalists such as Guillem Balague. They all tweeted that Torres had handed in a transfer request. But the larger football institutions such as BBC and Sky Sports didn’t publish the story until a few hours later. This made me consider that if I didn’t have Twitter, I probably would have been celebrating the Luis Suarez signing a lot more and would have been oblivious to Torres handing in a transfer request. But because of the continuous tweets regarding Torres’ future, this made me sit up and take the story with all seriousness.

Another fantastic aspect of Twitter for football fans is that footballers use Twitter too. This makes footballers more accessible to the fans. Of course, there is a light and day difference in terms of economic welfare between the fans and the players. But before Twitter there wasn’t a feasible way for players to be accessible to the fans. Twitter allows the fans to learn more about their hero’s and have a little incite into their lives. It also works the other way too. Footballers can see how much they are appreciated by the fans. In some respects, the fans now have the application to motivate the players and inspire them. As they can send tweets in support and appreciation to the players.

Some players on Twitter try and create a connection with the fans too. The likes of Rio Ferdinand, Lucas Levia , Johan Djourou and many more, create competitions for their followers to win signed shirts and even meet the star themselves. The concept of being even more connected to the fans is visibly clear with some footballers. Rio Ferdinand consistently holds question and answer sessions on Twitter. This works by the fans tweeting him questions and he tweets the answers to their questions. Of course the relationship between the fans and professional footballers is still hugely distant. It’s not like these footballers are going round your house for tea. But for the first time in a long time, the players are becoming a little more reachable for the fans. Its about time, to be honest.

Some footballer’s tweets have caused controversy. Ryan Babel was fined for posting a picture of referee Howard Webb in a Manchester United shirt after the United- Liverpool game. Arguably cases like this cause bad press about footballer’s use of Twitter. As some may see Twitter as a place where footballers act like idiots and just complain about life. This isn’t really the case. Every now and then you see a footballer showing the little common sense they have. But most footballers represent themselves very well on Twitter. Some footballers also ReTweet comments by the fans and ReTweet support to charities. These positive actions clearly highlight the gracious and supportive attitude of the players.

Some players have even confirmed or denied speculation of their future on Twitter. Steven Pienaar confirmed to the world via Twitter that he was joining Tottenham. Whereas, Charlton Cole denied speculation linking him to a deadline day transfer through Twitter. This shows that Twitter can be used by players to get their message directly across to the fans. In some respects, Twitter works as a mini statement space for footballers. As they can confirm or deny issues without the need of a journalist or a media outlet to publish the story. Twitter allows the fans the space to voice their views on the latest football issues and results. The social networking site works as a big debating platform. As Tweeters may ReTweet in agreement or tweet in disagreement. Of course, every now and then there are some first class twats on there, who talk no sense. But generally people have great thoughts and are kind and open to discussion.

Twitter has changed the spectation of football. The fans can now connect to their heroes more than ever before. But the biggest aspect of Twitter and football is that lovers of the game can learn news of their club within minutes of it happening. Giving the fans more information than ever before.

Football Tweets of the Week

This feature is about the brilliant football related Tweets of the past week. Some are funny, and some are simply good points. I was looking to add this feature on Thursday, but didn't get the chance. So here it goes..

1. 'I think Sam Allardyce is the right man to lead Egypt from this historical moment. Look at what he did with Bolton.He deserves a chance.' - James Corden - Corden reveals his ideal candidate for the Egyptian presidency after the overthrowing of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak
   
2. 'Gattuso seems to have misunderstood Dwight Yorke’s anecdote about how great it was giving head to Jordan.' - MirrorFootball - Mirror Football reveal the motives behind Gattuso's actions.
   
3. 'For all the Chelsea fans who don't remember when they were shit ! Good news the old days are just around the corner !!' - Paul Turner - Gives an honest verdict about Chelsea's future after their defeat to Everton in the F.A Cup
   
4. 'West Ham ahead but poorer side. Will be interesting to see how Scott Parker changes things around at half-time.' Dan Silver - Cheeky little comment by Dan Silver, during half time between West Ham and Burnley. In West Ham's previous game against West Brom, Scott Parker gave an influential speech at half time, which inspired their 3-3 come back.
   
5. 'What do Arsenal, Spurs and Paul McCartney have in common.. They all get excited over one leg!' Gareth McKenna - Lovely little joke after the midweek victories for both London club's Arsenal and Tottenham!
   
6. 'We used to have a player called Zhirkov. Not that I would like him to come on but it would be nice to know if he was still alive.' Yasser - Tweeted during the Fulham and Chelsea match. But a good point really. What does he even do these days? Is he alive and well!?
7. 'Hold up...my mum just said one time when I was around 5yrs old she had to beat me up...what kinda parenting is that?! I might dead arm her!' - rioferdy5- Rio Ferdinand - The Man United and England captain discovers he was briefly victim the victim of child abuse. He reacts to the revelation, by getting revenge on his mum.
   
8. '@LucasLeiva87 You were always my favourite Lucas, you'd be captain next season under me.'- royhodgson_lma The Hodge (Parody of Roy Hodgson) - I'm sure the Liverpool fans would have viewed Roy Hodgson as an absolute legend if he ever did that..
9. Arshavin scores the winner, pull his shirt over his head. What's on his t-shirt? A pic of himself, celebrating a goal #genius' Dara O' Briain - Comedian Dara O' Briain on Andrey Arsharvin's antics after scoring the winner against Barcelona.
   
10. The Hodge is bored. This #LFC team isn't a patch on the team I had, we'd be battering this crap [Sparta Prague], especially away from home.' - royhodgson_lma The Hodge (Parody of Roy Hodgson) - The parody Hodgson on the dour Sparta v Liverpool game. The Real Hodgson must of watched this game and thought the exact same thing to be fair!