Remembering Gary Speed – Tuesday’s sporting social
Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media.
Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from September 8.
Football
Gary Speed’s former clubs marked what would have been his 51st birthday.
🤍 Always remembered, never forgotten. #OnThisDay Leeds United legend Gary Speed was born pic.twitter.com/Du9FBXpBYd
— Leeds United (@LUFC) September 8, 2020
A true legend.
Today we remember Gary Speed who would have been his 51st birthday.
We miss you, Speedo. 🖤🤍 pic.twitter.com/2Qyn0bm7OL
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) September 8, 2020
💙 On what would have been his 51st Birthday, let's take the time to remember former Wanderers captain, Gary Speed.
Gone but never forgotten, Speedo! 🤍#BWFC 🐘🏰 pic.twitter.com/vU3YeI7nuz
— Bolton Wanderers (@OfficialBWFC) September 8, 2020
Cardiff also remembered Peter Whittingham on the day he would have turned 36.
We miss you, Pete.
💙#CityAsOnepic.twitter.com/vmKOt7UiPd
— Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) September 8, 2020
Everton and Sheffield United showed off their new signings.
About last night… pic.twitter.com/zfXtRX77pf
— Everton (@Everton) September 8, 2020
What a time to be a Blade. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/dfeYoNQbwS
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) September 8, 2020
Andrew Robertson unveiled details of his new book.
Really excited to show you the cover of my new book…and your new door stop maybe?! It will be coming out soon in print, digital and audio. If you want to give it a read you can pre order it from the link. Hope you enjoy!https://t.co/qAPkGPpHc1pic.twitter.com/dJaDvB8Wqy
— Andy Robertson (@andrewrobertso5) September 8, 2020
Marcus Rashford continued his campaign to #ENDCHILDFOODPOVERTY.
🗣 #ENDCHILDFOODPOVERTYpic.twitter.com/5j02XVBLib
— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) September 8, 2020
Manchester United wished Bruno Fernandes a happy 26th birthday.
Join us in wishing @B_Fernandes8 a very happy birthday! ❤️#MUFCpic.twitter.com/fTVOtDFBoG
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 8, 2020
As did Juan Mata.
Happy birthday Bruninho @B_Fernandes8 😂😎 pic.twitter.com/P2BWGPYb75
— Juan Mata García (@juanmata8) September 8, 2020
Lucy Bronze was back in Manchester City blue.
I’m baaaacckk @mancity #BronzeIsBlue 💙
A post shared by Lucy Bronze (@lucybronze) on Sep 8, 2020 at 4:01am PDT
Barcelona reminded us that Lionel Messi was back in training.
LEO. pic.twitter.com/IBQaC986KQ
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) September 8, 2020
Tennis
Dominic Thiem, Elise Mertens and Victoria Azarenka were among the players celebrating quarter-final spots at the US Open.
Last 8📸:Pete Staples/USTA pic.twitter.com/7jneZzxoyU
— Dominic Thiem (@ThiemDomi) September 7, 2020
Quarterfinals 😃🙌❤️⚡🤗 #usopenpic.twitter.com/Q9bmM301Qv
— Elise Mertens (@elise_mertens) September 8, 2020
"He continues to teach me things about myself. I wanna do my best because my son is watching me now."@vika7 on her biggest fan and teacher, her son Leo. 👩👦#USOpenpic.twitter.com/XLzLjL8cv8
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 8, 2020
Cricket
Brett Lee was soaking up the scenery in India.
Isolation 🇮🇳😷 pic.twitter.com/cSVlSkEcTf
— Brett Lee (@BrettLee_58) September 8, 2020
Boxing
Tyson Fury shared a lighthearted video of himself being floored by his younger brother, Love Island star Tommy Fury.
And the new @tommytntfury#BODYSNATCHERpic.twitter.com/oqIDzuGQht
— TYSON FURY (@Tyson_Fury) September 8, 2020
Swimming
Sharron Davies lamented the death of the high street.
Went in2 Bath yesterday after school pick up. Had a few little jobs I wanted NOT to order on line. Made me so sad. Couldn’t even put a cheque in. So much is closed or closing. The death of the High Street. We’re more isolated & less local community every day; living lives online pic.twitter.com/R8teKbyu1R
— Sharron Davies MBE (@sharrond62) September 8, 2020
