Twitter

Subterms

    More stories

    • 250 Shares159 Views

      in Soccer

      Football fan loses wallet on the Tube only to find out ex-Premier League manager has returned it with amazing note

      by

      A FOOTBALL fan was left stunned after his wallet turned up in the post with a note from former Premier League manager Alan Curbishley. Walsall fan Oli Swift lost his wallet on the Tube in London and was resigned to the fact it was unlikely to be returned to him.
      The note sent by Alan CurbishleyCredit: SWNS
      Alan Curbishley during his time in charge of West HamCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      That is until it arrived in the post with a hand written note from the most unlikely of people, former Charlton and West Ham manager Alan Curbishley.
      It read: “Dear Oliver, I hope this finds you well. I found your wallet on a tube in London. Hopefully it has not caused you too much stress! Now you can get in to see your team. Best wishes, Alan Curbishley.”
      Oli was quick to take to Twitter and share the news.
      He said: ” Alan Curbishley, of all people, found my wallet on the tube in London and sent it to Bescot, what a bloke.”
      Fans were full of praise for Curbishley as they responded to the tweet which has been viewed 470,000 times.
      One user said: ” I would expect no less from the great man.”
      Another added: “Class from gaffer.”
      A third added: “Doesn’t Curbs seem just the most likely manager to go out of his way to return a lost wallet? I’d back Steve Cooper from the current crop.”
      Most read in Football

      Curbishley managed Charlton Athletic from 1991-2006 before managing West Ham from 2006-2008.
      He famously kept the Hammers up following a 1-0 final day victory at Old Trafford thanks to a goal from Carlos Tevez. More

    • 213 Shares109 Views

      in Soccer

      Football fans split over Aston Villa’s ‘glorified chips, cheese and gravy’ which costs £8.50 but looks ‘spectacular’

      by

      ASTON VILLA have introduced some new scran that has divided the football world.Villa Park is now serving poutine, a dish from Quebec that consists of chips and cheese curds topped with brown gravy.
      Aston Villa fans are split over the club’s new grub because of the priceCredit: AFP
      Aston Villa fans are divided over the new poutine dish that costs £8.50Credit: https://twitter.com/FootyScran/status/1627355116561920003
      Supporters who want to scoff down on the meaty meal while watching Unai Emery’s men in action are being charged £8.50.
      Some of the Premier League club’s faithful are very much on board with the “spectacular” grub despite the lofty price tag.
      One fan posted on Twitter: “Looks absolutely spectacular.”
      Another tweeted: “Needs more/larger curds but it still looks fire!”
      Read More on Football
      A third commented: “Can confirm, top scran.”
      This fan wrote: “Most legit poutine I saw outside of the province of Quebec.”
      And another said: “Shoutout Villa, that looks on point.”
      But some fans couldn’t stomach the price for what they described as “glorified cheesy chips and gravy”.
      Most read in Football
      And that section called for Villa to lower the “atrocious” rates.
      One fan tweeted: “Bet it tastes great but between 8.50 and 11 quid for glorified cheesy chips and gravy is terrible.”
      Another posted: “Not for £8.50. It is basic stuff.”
      A third said: “Chips n gravy, £8.50. Is he havin a laugh?”
      This fan added: “8.50 for cheesy chips. No thanks.”
      And that one tweeted: “Looks okay, but the pricing is atrocious.” More

    • 225 Shares139 Views

      in Soccer

      Tottenham demand social media companies take action after Son Heung-min racially abused during Prem win against West Ham

      by

      TOTTENHAM have demanded social media companies act tougher on racial abuse after Son Heung-min was targeted against West Ham.The South Korea attacker faced what Spurs called “utterly reprehensible” online racism during Sunday’s 2-0 Prem win.
      Son Heung-min was targeted by racists yet againCredit: Getty
      Son Heung-min netted Spurs’ second goal just four minutes after coming off the bench but at the same time was facing abuse onlineCredit: Reuters
      Sub Son bagged the clinching goal as Tottenham went fourth but his joy was marred by sick comments on social media.
      And in a club statement the North Londoners said: “We have been made aware of the utterly reprehensible online racist abuse directed at Heung-Min Son during today’s match, which has been reported by the Club.
      “We stand with Sonny and once again call on the social media companies and authorities to take action.”
      Son, 30, has been the victim of online abuse before.
      Read More Sport
      And eight arrests were made following similar allegations in a 2-1 defeat against Manchester United in April 2021.
      Fans online rallied round Son on Sunday night.
      One posted: “This is disgraceful and disgusting behaviour, and it should be dealt with….. We stand with you, Sonny. Sending lots of love Sonny x”
      Another wrote: “Far too regular I’m not even shocked anymore. Sad world we live in.”
      Most read in Football
      And a third said: “It’s so sad how people always stoop so low.”
      Supporters of rival clubs shared the sentiment too.
      One posted: “Arsenal fan here to say that I hate spurs, but even so, racist behavior is disgusting. We gotta do better as a society.”
      And from the followers of Sunday’s visitors came this message: “As a West Ham fan we do not associate them with our club. You won fair and square. It’s embarrassing how low people go over a game of football.” More

    • 200 Shares99 Views

      in Soccer

      Lionel Messi’s wife Antonela stunned as World Cup winner nicks PSG victory with stunning 95th-minute free-kick

      by

      LIONEL MESSI’S wife Antonela summed up a 4-3 PSG win that was full of pain and drama with a stunning reaction to his 95TH-MINUTE winner.Messi took pressure off boss Christophe Galtier with a free-kick clincher after the Ligue 1 leaders led 2-0 at home to Lille but trailed 3-2 late on.
      Argentinian model Antonela Roccuzzo looked amazed by husband Lionel Messi’s last-gasp winner for PSGCredit: Twitter

      But even eventual victory was overshadowed by concern for Neymar, who was carried off in tears following calf and ankle injuries.
      Antonela, however, just enjoyed the moment when Messi rescued PSG.
      He swerved a 22-yard free-kick in off the bottom of keeper Lucas Chevalier’s left post, albeit posing questions over Lille’s defensive wall. 
      Argentinian model Antonela, 34, leapt open-mouthed from her seat in the stands, turned back to acknowledge someone then hugged a female companion.
      READ MORE ON PSG
      One fan responded by posting: “Messi’s really won in life, none of his on field achievements compare to her.”
      Kylian Mbappe’s solo effort and Neymar’s rebound finish had put PSG 2-0 up inside 17 minutes.
      But Bafode Diakite, Jonathan David and Jonathan Bamba put sixth-placed Lille in front.
      With Neymar having long since departed on a stretcher, Mbappe pounced to level on 87 minutes.
      Most read in Football
      FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
      Then World Cup winner Messi, 35, stole three points from the penalty area ‘D’ in the dying seconds of stoppage time.
      One Twitter user claimed: “I knew he was scoring the second he was fouled, it was meant to be.”
      But a few others blamed Lille’s defence of the freekick.
      Five players were in the wall, plus one lying down beside them.
      But Messi bent his free-kick outwards, past a sixth man standing close to the wall and into the bottom corner.
      Critics posted messages like “OMG that space was too much for Messi” and “Wait o….he played the ball in-between the guy on the floor and those jumping”.
      Nonetheless, the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner showed he’s still a man for big moments, leaving one fan to post: “Qataris please Bring Messi to Old Trafford.”
      Lionel Messi hails the moment that ended PSG’s dreadful runCredit: Getty

      Read More on The Sun More

    • 225 Shares169 Views

      in Soccer

      ‘Honouring the king’ – Arsenal star Bukayo Saka reveals his Aston Villa celebration was tribute to Thierry Henry

      by

      ARSENAL star Bukayo Saka confirmed that his most recent goal celebration was a tribute to Thierry Henry.Saka helped the Gunners beat Aston Villa 4-2 in a dramatic encounter at Villa Park as he was the one that equalised after Ollie Watkins’ early opener.
      Bukayo Saka confirmed his celebration was in reference to Thierry Henry
      Saka levelled the scores at 1-1Credit: AP
      Henry did it firstCredit: Getty
      The winger then celebrated by placing his right hand on the corner flag and his left on his hip while basking in his glory.
      That was the same celebration Arsenal’s record goalscorer Henry would often use while playing for the North Londoners and France.
      The England international took to Twitter after the final whistle and confirmed it was a nod to the legendary forward, whom he called “the king”.
      Saka tweeted: “Honouring the king.”
      Read More on Arsenal
      Fans loved the 21-year-old’s gesture and took to the comments’ section to brand him as Arsenal’s next legend.
      One supporter tweeted: “You’re next up!!!”
      Another commented: “A Legend, and another in the making.
      “One from [Arsene] Arsene, the other from [Mikel] Arteta – both A-list stars for Arsenal.”
      Most read in Football
      FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
      A third posted: “We love you Bukayo.”
      This fan wrote: “Ballon d’or 2024.”
      And that one tweeted: “YOUNG KING SAKA.”
      It’s not the first time Saka has copied Henry’s celebration, having previously slid on his knees in homage to the Frenchman’s most iconic pose. More

    • 238 Shares149 Views

      in Soccer

      How Man Utd’s Old Trafford could be redeveloped after £5bn Qatari takeover and look like spaceship of the future

      by

      MANCHESTER UNITED fans are not convinced after a stadium designer mocked up an image of a redeveloped Old Trafford.Sun Sport reported yesterday how Qatari investors have turned their attention to a takeover of the club after failing with a bid to buy rivals Liverpool.
      Old Trafford is in need of a regeneration
      An stadium designer’s impression of a revamped Old Trafford has had a mixed responseCredit: YouTube / Bondibot
      The Glazers are hoping for a full sale of United for around £6billion.
      But Uefa were today urged to block any offer from the Middle Eastern country due to concerns over Qatar’s ties to Paris Saint-Germain.
      However, it’s reckoned European football’s governing body will not KO a bid from Qatar.
      And a previous report had claimed that Old Trafford could be DEMOLISHED and rebuilt if the Qatar group completes their United takeover.
      READ MORE ON MAN UTD
      United have already appointed a team of leading consultants to create a “masterplan” for the redevelopment of the Theatre of Dreams.
      They are believed to have consulted with the architects of Tottenham’s state-of-the-art 63,000-seater stadium.
      Now YouTuber Bondibot has created three potential designs – but supporters are not that impressed.
      The first shows Old Trafford with an expanded capacity to 74,310 and the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand getting a complete redesign.
      Most read in Football
      CASINO SPECIAL – BEST ONLINE CASINOS FOR 2023
      The next one featured a 360-degree facade like the Allianz Arena in Germany with a new roof and expanded Sir Alex Ferguson stand.
      And, should the Qataris buy the club, another was drafted up to show a new training ground sitting where Old Trafford currently is with a new mega stadium nearby.
      But the fan reaction to the images on Twitter were not great, with one describing it as “a metal bedpan?”
      Others believed it looked like a “spaceship from the future” while fellow Twitter users described it as a “giant toilet seat”. More

    • 263 Shares109 Views

      in Soccer

      ‘Chicken nugget in a bun’ – Fans slam West Ham for ‘grim’ katsu burger that costs whopping £16 with a pint

      by

      FOOTBALL fans have slammed West Ham over their Chicken burger with katsu slaw that costs £16 with a pint. Twitter account Footy Scran posted the image of the ‘grim’ looking burger which costs £9.50 alone or £16.10 with a pint at the London Stadium.
      The chicken katsu burger with slaw served at West Ham.Credit: Twitter@FootyScran
      The image has already been viewed 980,000 times and has just under 2000 likes.
      A huge 87.3% of voters have voted the deal as “No Scran” with just 12.7% of the 23,962 voters rating the deal as “Scran” on the accounts poll.
      Football fans have been reacting in their masses with many left shocked at the price and the quality of the burger.
      One Twitter user responded: ” It’s just a chicken nugget on a bun.”
      Another user responded saying: ” You just know that the “chicken” in that burger is gonna be beak, eye balls and feet.”
      A third responded: ” £16.10 for a spiced up giant chicken nugget in a roll and a watered down pint?! Scandalous.
      A further response said: “Hahaha thrown katsu in there to make it sound fancy when it’s just a chicken nugget with some cabbage in a bun.”
      Another added: ” I would rather eat out of my own dustbin, than pay that much for some minced up ‘chicken’ in a stale bun.”
      Most read in Football
      Football fans have previously shared their responses of shocking food they have had at football matches.
      One fan posted an image of a hot dog he was served at Tottenham which had a hole in it.
      Football fans recently went wild when it emerged that at Hungarian side Vasas FC you could get a pint and a chicken burger for £2.60 with it being hailed as the ‘best deal in football.” More

    • 275 Shares99 Views

      in Soccer

      How Man Utd could line up under Elon Musk with world’s second richest man to spend millions on Kane, Bellingham and more

      by

      ELON MUSK has become the latest billionaire linked with a Manchester United takeover – fuelling speculation of a transfer splurge.The unpopular Glazer family revealed in November they were willing to listen to offers for either a stake in the club or an outright purchase.

      British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe – who happens to be a United fan – is in the race alongside rival Qatari investors.
      But according to the Daily Mail, Twitter and Tesla owner Musk is also monitoring the situation.

      It is not the first time the South African-born second richest man in the world has teased taking over United.
      With a net worth of around £157BILLION, United fans would be dreaming of an unlimited transfer budget.
      READ MORE IN FOOTBALL
      Keeper David de Gea is still yet to renew his contract, which expires at the end of the season, leading to speculation over his future.
      Porto and Portugal’s Diogo Costa is among those linked with United alongside Bayern Munich’s Yann Sommer.
      United are building a solid foundation at the back but Inter Milan’s Denzel Dumfries is believed to still be a transfer target.
      In midfield, England team-mates Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham are two of United’s long-standing targets.
      Most read in Football
      HOW TO GET FREE BETS ON FOOTBALL
      So too is Wolves’ Ruben Neves, which would compliment a midfield already made up of Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro.
      Going forward, Barcelona’s 20-year-old sensation Ansu Fati has emerged as someone United are monotiring.
      But it is the striker position that has fuelled the most rumours, with England captain Harry Kane still linked with the club.
      Victor Osimhen is an alternative but Napoli are understood to value the Nigerian at over £100m.
      But if wannabe astronaut Musk takes over, out of this world fees for players will quickly become the norm. More