Big Bash drama and Peter Crouch turns 40 – Saturday’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 30.
Football
Peter Crouch celebrated his 40th birthday.
Thanks so much everyone for my birthday wishes. Now pls leave me alone I’m hungover and old 👴🏼😂
— Peter Crouch (@petercrouch) January 30, 2021
Hahahaha You look terrified 😂
— Peter Crouch (@petercrouch) January 30, 2021
— Peter Crouch (@petercrouch) January 30, 2021
Three goals. One iconic celebration 🤖
Enjoy @petercrouch's treble from the 6-0 win against Jamaica in 2006!pic.twitter.com/2vUOBlnj5X
— England (@England) January 30, 2021
Imagine Big Dunc in the Royal Rumble!
No contest. Big Dunc is going to Wrestlemania. https://t.co/z6mCS4p8jk
— Everton (@Everton) January 30, 2021
One year of Bruno Fernandes at Manchester United.
Well, this one didn't turn out too badly 🇵🇹🤩#MUFC@B_Fernandes8https://t.co/8h3A5je8pMpic.twitter.com/jfDA5YXOBN
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 30, 2021
The newest arrival made his mark in an under-23s game.
Did you enjoy the show?🤩 pic.twitter.com/F71PhI1hUL
— Amad🇨🇮 (@Amaddiallo_19) January 30, 2021
J-Lingz has a new dancefloor.
Morning Hammers! 😍 #WelcomeJessepic.twitter.com/8nSC1c7gb8
— West Ham United (@WestHam) January 30, 2021
Can’t wait to get started! #COYI ⚒ https://t.co/7A7zen6AXK
— Jesse Lingard (@JesseLingard) January 30, 2021
Cesar Azpilicueta supported Chelsea team-mate Reece James.
We’re with you Reece 👊🏼How can people have such hate in their heart?! 😔😡@Twitter@Instagram@Facebook – you must do more! https://t.co/e9SPJEzCb9
— César Azpilicueta (@CesarAzpi) January 30, 2021
Alan Shearer loved Newcastle’s win at Everton.
3 much needed points. A clean sheet and @CallumWilson scoring goals again. MASSIVE improvement all over the pitch. #EVENEW 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/Z39CEfkZdk
— Alan Shearer (@alanshearer) January 30, 2021
Future manager Patrice Evra?
Manchester City’s players reacted to another win.
Free hugs 🥰❤️ @BernardoCSilva#andanothercleansheetpic.twitter.com/fGDggSAla6
— Aymeric Laporte (@Laporte) January 30, 2021
12 in a row!! Still a long way to go 💙 pic.twitter.com/p3U7CikX3a
— Phil Foden (@PhilFoden) January 30, 2021
What a month – 9 games/9 victories. 🙌🏼 And another clean sheet today ✔ @ManCitypic.twitter.com/hFOwwkfk7X
— Ilkay Gündogan (@IlkayGuendogan) January 30, 2021
Cricket
Outrageous!
"That is the most outrageous shot of #BBL10" – @MarkHoward03, and pretty much everyone else who just witnessed this 🤯 pic.twitter.com/MHg0JOtW2F
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 30, 2021
Heartbreak for James Vince.
James Vince on 98* with one run needed… and then this happens! 🙈@BKTtires#BBL10pic.twitter.com/PBsFwrBCCA
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 30, 2021
What a catch!
What a catch from Old Mate! He's just SO casually pouched this without a worry in the world 😮👏
A @KFCAustralia Bucket Moment #BBL10pic.twitter.com/hI5795vF39
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 30, 2021
No trainers needed for Jofra!
First training session in India for these three ✅
Loving the No Shoes Run from @JofraArcher 👀 pic.twitter.com/geGXGWVbae
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) January 30, 2021
Ben Stokes was excited to get back out there.
Any ideas?
Guess the player, no cheating. 🙄#HallaBol#RoyalsFamilypic.twitter.com/JwQZgawi3J
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) January 30, 2021
Boxing
Frank Bruno spent time in front of the TV.
Morning I am starting to binge on fools and horses at the moment we all need a good laugh whats your fav episode me I think is the chandelier have a good day pic.twitter.com/4vJTPCLxmP
— Frank Bruno MBE 🇬🇧 (@frankbrunoboxer) January 30, 2021
AJ was working hard.
Minding my business, building a business 💼 pic.twitter.com/A7PwW3HnpW
— Anthony Joshua (@anthonyfjoshua) January 30, 2021
Snooker
Unbelievable.
The Shot of 2021 competition is over… in January! pic.twitter.com/1mdoX0VZYV
— World Snooker Tour (@WeAreWST) January 30, 2021
Athletics
Dina Asher-Smith started the Olympics year well.
Formula One
Valtteri Bottas was still enjoying the snow.
Still sending it ❄️#VB77#send@tiffanycromwellpic.twitter.com/s0QJzChNGw
— Valtteri Bottas (@ValtteriBottas) January 30, 2021
Tennis
Bianca Andreescu felt blessed.
Golf
The European Tour went pink to raise awareness for Breast Cancer Research.
