Georgia Stanway sings and Nick Pope goes viral – Friday’s sporting social
Sports stars and clubs around the world continue to share insights into their lives on social media.
Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from August 12th.
Soccer
Bold move by Georgia Stanway!
It could only be a song… https://t.co/UbYRKEjnYu
— Georgia Stanway (@StanwayGeorgia) August 12, 2022
Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope went viral after fans hijacked a poll by fast food chain Burger King.
Nick Pope 👑 https://t.co/37mjbGmEi0
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) August 12, 2022
Nick Pope pic.twitter.com/fXSL5rL2vV
— Dreams Beds (@Dreams_Beds) August 12, 2022
Okay… if Nick Pope doesn’t concede a goal tomorrow, we’ll send @ToonPolls admin next week a maccies breakfast deal?
— McDonald’s UK (@McDonaldsUK) August 12, 2022
Nick Pope https://t.co/a8N5dKbf6u pic.twitter.com/PI3bVUcFch
— Quality Street® (@QualityStreetUK) August 12, 2022
Nick Pope pic.twitter.com/36SqUPVcFU
— England (@England) August 12, 2022
Youri Tielemans was in for a surprise.
In the heat then the sprinklers 💦
Youri 🔊 😂 pic.twitter.com/k1MMZium4c
— Leicester City (@LCFC) August 12, 2022
Jermain Defoe had a new role.
Pleased to confirm that I will be joining @SpursOfficial Returned as Academy Coach and also Club Ambassador. It’s no secret that I love the club and I’m really looking forward to getting started. Here is the new chapter #Family ⚪🖤 pic.twitter.com/3L2AHt9JoG
— Jermain Defoe OBE (@IAmJermainDefoe) August 12, 2022
Manchester United have unveiled their new green third kit.
Home. one way Third ✅
We present our new @adidasFootball 2022/23 Third Kit! 🟢#MUFC
– Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 12, 2022
Liam Cooper couldn’t believe a fan’s song about him.
The charts won’t know what hit them Paul 🤩🤣 https://t.co/6FQMGNv8US
— Liam Cooper (@LiamCooper__) August 12, 2022
Kelly Smith saw the future.
You were right, @kelly_smith10… 😍 https://t.co/bBlLPkq8CW pic.twitter.com/Kr9ibZ7HPU
— Lionesses (@lionesses) August 12, 2022
The name is Warnock.
Have you announced the new Bond yet? 😎 #Friday feeling #heatwave #Retirement pic.twitter.com/80rKE2t2Ad
— Neil Warnock (@warnockofficial) August 12, 2022
boxing
Tyson Fury has retired… once again
cricket
Jos Buttler attacked.
Dangerous front 3…..A banker and some value options for yours @OfficialFPL teams this weekend! pic.twitter.com/HBClOHQJFd
— Jos Buttler (@josbuttler) August 12, 2022
To swim
Nine-year-old Rosie sent Adam Peaty a letter.
Thanks Rosie, I hope you win Olympic medals one day! Keep working hard, champion! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/f45UGz07lP
— Adam Peaty OBE (@adam_peaty) August 12, 2022
rugby league
The bomb returned.
👀 Look who’s coming to the jungle tonight
A homecoming for @Jacques9oneill who comes to see the tigers against the dragons
Join us 🐅 https://t.co/YsHjNGkzJN#NewCasEra | #COYF
— Castleford Tigers (@CTRLFC) August 12, 2022
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