Gary Neville makes fun of Jamie Carragher’s book – Friday’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 January 8.
Football
Gary Neville made fun of Jamie Carragher’s book.
Greatest Game 🤔
2 own goals v United 🤷🏻♂️ ( come on the 17th! ) pic.twitter.com/wuwMY1kJJw
— Gary Neville (@GNev2) January 8, 2021
Ajax got their man.
Search completed: #CestSébastien 🚨 pic.twitter.com/UkW9DSCRgY
— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) January 8, 2021
Crawley received a message of support from Tyson Fury ahead of Sunday’s FA Cup clash with Leeds.
🥊 A message of support for the Reds from our mate @Tyson_Fury! #TownTeamTogether 🔴 pic.twitter.com/S3vkGjE5LM
— Crawley Town FC (@crawleytown) January 8, 2021
Michail Antonio trained hard.
Covered every blade of grass in training 👀 #GrassHasNeverLookedBetterpic.twitter.com/EOrvzJgW6i
— Michail Antonio (@Michailantonio) January 8, 2021
It was chilly in Madrid.
❄️🥶 pic.twitter.com/MAFl1yLtJ2
— Toni Duggan (@toniduggan) January 8, 2021
Cricket
Paul Stirling delivered a masterclass for Ireland.
💯
A 10th ODI hundred for @stirlo90, his second on the trot 💥
What an innings 👏 pic.twitter.com/f1VeGB3OP5
— Cricket Ireland (@Irelandcricket) January 8, 2021
But it was not enough as the UAE secured a famous win.
1️⃣0️⃣9️⃣ runs1️⃣3️⃣6️⃣ balls🌟 Maiden ODI 💯
Chundangapoyil Rizwan is named Player of the Match for his sublime knock! 👏#UAEvIREpic.twitter.com/2X8cBcPhBN
— ICC (@ICC) January 8, 2021
Marnus Labuschange was asking all the questions.
.@marnus3cricket was enjoying being back under the helmet for the Aussies! #AUSvINDpic.twitter.com/GaCWPkTthl
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 8, 2021
Steve Smith’s return to form meant a lot.
Nice way to start the new year 💯 thanks everyone for the messages of support pic.twitter.com/bnd8QBvkBA
— Steve Smith (@stevesmith49) January 8, 2021
Some analysis got Ben Stokes giggling.
— Ben Stokes (@benstokes38) January 8, 2021
Happy birthday, Yorkshire!
🎂 The Yorkshire County Cricket Club is 158 years old today! The Club was founded on this day in 1863. #HappyBirthdayToMe#OneRose#YCCCpic.twitter.com/4n6YJJ2WIz
— Yorkshire CCC (@YorkshireCCC) January 8, 2021
Stuart Broad loved the banter.
— Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8) January 8, 2021
KP was back on it.
Australia-based Sam Billings shared his thoughts on coronavirus restrictions.
I can only compare it to the Australian approach that I’ve experienced. Why wouldn’t we learn from how they’ve dealt with it? Close borders, enforce full lockdown and be stricter with rules? https://t.co/kxXgVwOXZz
— Sam Billings (@sambillings) January 8, 2021
Formula One
Lewis Hamilton thanked fans for his birthday wishes.
Thank you for all of the birthday wishes. I hope and pray wherever you are, you are staying positive despite what’s happening around us. My birthday wish is peace and love to all of you out there, no more pandemic and equality for us all 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/6tGWeMrMIr
— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) January 8, 2021
Golf
We’ve all been there…
Rugby League
It was steak night for Sonny Bill Williams.
Alhamdullilah finally got out for a date night with the wife & one of the lovins. ❤️ Jazakhallah for your hospitality @volcanos_steakhouse 🤲🏽 pic.twitter.com/SPHHUrw8Tv
— Sonny Bill Williams (@SonnyBWilliams) January 8, 2021
Warrington’s latest signing arrived.
✈️ Ohhhhh yes! Welcome to the UK, @greg_inglis! 🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/pYIMSgFZlB
— Warrington Wolves (@WarringtonRLFC) January 8, 2021
Boxing
More positive vibes from Fury.
Positive vibes have a great January 🙏 pic.twitter.com/HRUTFLnI2q
— TYSON FURY (@Tyson_Fury) January 8, 2021
MMA
Conor McGregor was ready for war.
