Jackie Weaver and Joe Root dominate the internet – 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 February 5.
Cricket
A special day for Joe Root.
Loved, adored and respected far and wide ❤️@root66 | #R100T pic.twitter.com/AdK9wCKq84
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) February 5, 2021
An incredible achievement! Congratulations on 💯 caps, @root66 👏
Live Scorecard: https://t.co/dvSneIBYg7#INDvENG pic.twitter.com/33HRG29szx
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) February 5, 2021
The captain walks out for the toss in his 100th Test match for England! 🏴
Live Scorecard: https://t.co/gEBlUSOuYe#INDvENG pic.twitter.com/RV5zgyFZf7
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) February 5, 2021
Some things are just meant to be… 💯
Scorecard: https://t.co/gEBlUSOuYe#R100T | #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/hExB0VwuMB
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) February 5, 2021
Virat Kohli with a heart-warming Spirit of Cricket gesture 👏pic.twitter.com/aFFV1RoGpb
— ICC (@ICC) February 5, 2021
Perfect quarantine evening entertainment! Congrats @root66 amazing achievement on 💯 caps #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/8rdtaNwd3O
— Heather Knight (@Heatherknight55) February 5, 2021
Talk about a fitting way for @root66 to celebrate his hundredth Test Match. I had the privilege of sharing the middle with him on his debut in India in 2012 & for him to mark today’s milestone with a century is nothing short of incredible. A top cricketer; an ever better bloke👏🏻. pic.twitter.com/WVbWWXzfH9
— Ian Bell (@Ian_Bell) February 5, 2021
Different level @root66 !!! #INDvENG #Rrrroooooootttttttt
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) February 5, 2021
Sibley & Root putting on a technical masterclass on how to play spin.
GREAT SIGNS!
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) February 5, 2021
Witnessing greatness so far this year @root66 bloody good to see! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 pic.twitter.com/9EFhcbz3V3
— Jack Brooks (@BrooksyFerret) February 5, 2021
A century on his 100th test. 🏏
Congratulations from everyone at Sheffield United, @root66.👏 pic.twitter.com/mGrTuB3PPg
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) February 5, 2021
Root was always going to have a good day after receiving this motivational message.
We sent this video to @englandcricket captain and all-round Neil Warnock fan @root66 to congratulate him on his 100th test cap 🏏 #UTB pic.twitter.com/q6ggRNXJKH
— Middlesbrough FC 🇨🇩 (@Boro) February 5, 2021
It was not just Root enjoying a special milestone.
Jerusalem!
Good morning!
🗣️ Please join us after the first ball of the day for a quiet rendition of Jerusalem! 🤫 🎺
COME ON ENGLAND 🏴🏴🏴#INDvENG pic.twitter.com/10kgD8fJkp
— England's Barmy Army (@TheBarmyArmy) February 5, 2021
Stuart Broad didn’t make the England side for the first Test and his full video didn’t make the Root tribute.
The unedited version… pic.twitter.com/rCiVUwifmY
— Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8) February 5, 2021
Turn your phones off, KP urges.
I turned my phone off at 17h45 last night. My evenings are so much better with no phone. No work! No chit chat! No social media! Just family time. If you can turn your phone off early eve, DO IT. It’s a game changer for peace of mind.
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) February 5, 2021
Football
Man City and Everton piled into the ‘Jackie Weaver’ trend.
YOU HAVE NO AUTHORITY HERE NICKY WEAVER!#HandforthParishCouncil pic.twitter.com/yBOjJzgzQL
— Manchester City (@ManCity) February 5, 2021
🎬 | Carlo Ancelotti's #MUNEVE press conference is coming up. Watch live across all devices*.
*𝘌𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵 𝘈𝘭𝘦𝘥'𝘴 𝘪𝘗𝘢𝘥
— Everton (@Everton) February 5, 2021
Neil Warnock always has time to talk about Paddy Kenny.
Never say never, @paddykenny17 😂#PaddyFit #UTB pic.twitter.com/V9JIxXUaBB
— Middlesbrough FC 🇨🇩 (@Boro) February 5, 2021
Haha brilliant @BroadcastMoose called me Wednesday asking me if it was true 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
— Paddy Kenny (@paddykenny17) February 5, 2021
A throwback to a typically modest Cristiano Ronaldo comment.
He Knew 😂😂😂Happy Birthday Bro! @Cristiano 🎉 pic.twitter.com/PUocrGJoiP
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) February 5, 2021
Marcus Rashford wished Ronaldo a happy birthday.
Happy birthday 🐐 pic.twitter.com/uQNknBx4s0
— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) February 5, 2021
And had plenty of reading to do.
Fan mail pick up 💌 pic.twitter.com/iTFmQyA9ix
— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) February 5, 2021
Chelsea celebrated a derby win.
A London derby win is special pic.twitter.com/XBMikvt9sh
— Mason Mount (@masonmount_10) February 4, 2021
3 points! London is blue💙 pic.twitter.com/WXzLZd6IzK
— Reece James (@reecejames_24) February 4, 2021
Phil Neville backed under-fire Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho.
Morning – Just a reminder that Jose Mourinho has won 25 major trophies 🏆 in his managerial career so far – that’s more than most of us out there! Have a great Friday everyone make sure you enjoy the day.
— Fizzer18 (@Fizzer181) February 5, 2021
Jesse Lingard was ready to join a new-look dance group.
im in 🕺🏾 https://t.co/Lw5GYh32e8
— Jesse Lingard (@JesseLingard) February 4, 2021
It’s always good to have a catchphrase!
David Beckham was excited to see Inter Miami in action.
Will lockdown ever end?
When lockdown is finally over: https://t.co/z0eE2metIk
— Ayoze Perez (@AyozePG) February 5, 2021
Tennis
Katie Boulter made a new friend in Australia.
Serena Williams updated on her injury.
Bianca Andreescu – 2019 US Open champion – was excited for the start of the Australian Open.
Naomi Osaka matched her accessories.
my headphones match my mask 🥰 pic.twitter.com/Fgm3IwAmXD
— NaomiOsaka大坂なおみ (@naomiosaka) February 5, 2021
Athletics
Sir Mo Farah put in the hard yards.
Tempo run..!! #onemomile pic.twitter.com/fIdifkPZ8B
— Sir Mo Farah (@Mo_Farah) February 5, 2021
Boxing
A morning run for Ricky Hatton.
Friday morning run done. #getupthereboy pic.twitter.com/E3AeEqNPVs
— Ricky Hatton MBE (@HitmanHatton) February 5, 2021
Daniel Dubois refused to give in.
Trust me.#DDD #EveryBelt pic.twitter.com/arzLoGFGY1
— Daniel Dubois (@DynamiteDubois) February 5, 2021
Snooker
Fluke!
They keep on coming 😬🤚 #ClockIsTickingpic.twitter.com/pg05XKcsVV
— World Snooker Tour (@WeAreWST) February 5, 2021
Ice Hockey
Recovery is important for athletes – but the dogs come first.