Football Burp takes you back over the week via the cherished medium of What Footballers Have Been Writing on Twitter…
“Where Did It All Go Wrong?” of the Week…
Tony Fernandes, Queens Park Rangers chairman
When we signed all those players. Everyone was full of praise.No one thought we would be in such a mess.not over yet though.
— Tony Fernandes (@tonyfernandes) December 30, 2012
Cliché Spouter of the Week…
Tony Fernandes, Queens Park Rangers chairman
Its a long long road for us. But its not over till its over.
— Tony Fernandes (@tonyfernandes) December 26, 2012
“Not the Preferred Nomenclature”/”Good Thing He’s Not on TV Anymore” of the Week…
Rodney Marsh, ex-Queens Park Rangers, Manchester City and Fulham
The final could be a china man weighing 125 lbs v Taylor 300 lbs #unfair
— Rodney Marsh (@RodneyMarsh10) January 2, 2013
Denial and/or Handling of Belligerent Supporter of the Week…
Danny Graham, Swansea City
“@geth14: @dannygraham10 threatening to leave if u don’t play? Think Michu MIGHT be a better option than you mate …..”no threats at all
— Danny Graham (@DannyGraham10) January 3, 2013
Unhelpful Spouse of the Week…
Danielle Lloyd, wife of Jamie O’Hara, Wolverhampton Wanderers
“@presley_dave: @missdlloyd get him in the team from the start, class player, really missed him.” Excatly!!! Why he isn’t I don’t know?
— Mrs Danielle O’Hara (@MissDLloyd) January 1, 2013
“@finchy_84: @missdlloyd at least jamie wants to fight for the cause pity the others dont. #captainohara” he loves football x
— Mrs Danielle O’Hara (@MissDLloyd) January 1, 2013
Showmanship of the Week…
Robert Huth, Stoke City
Stoke have confirmed today that there will be 5 own-goals per season guaranteed over the next 6years #Shawcross
— robert huth (@robert_huth) January 3, 2013
On a serious note I’m buzzing that Ryan has signed!! #swinglow
— robert huth (@robert_huth) January 3, 2013
Head Wound and/or Misspelling of Own Teammate’s Name of the Week…
Phil Neville, Everton
No sympathy from jelevic!!!! twitter.com/fizzer18/statu…
— phil neville18 (@fizzer18) January 2, 2013
Bad Advice of the Week…
Richard Langley, ex-Queens Park Rangers
R’s fans. Don’t worry. If we shut up ship from the start we could frustrate and take something. Important bit to give away an early goal.
— RICHARD LANGLEY (@LANGERS1979) January 2, 2013
Unlikely Convergence of the Week…
Justin Bieber, Eamonn Holmes and Jan Aage Fjortoft, ex-Swindon Town, Middlesbrough and Sheffield United
I like cereal too “@thehobatron: @eamonnholmes Justin Bieber got 52,544 retweets and 27,188 favourites for saying “I like cereal”.”
— Jan Aage Fjortoft (@JanAageFjortoft) January 2, 2013
Open Goal of the Week…
Who has been the best player in the 21st week of the Premier League?rafabenitez.com
— Rafa Benitez Web (@rafabenitezweb) January 3, 2013
Shaun Wright-Phillips, perhaps?
Acceptably Presented Innuendo of the Week…
Michael Duberry, Oxford United
In the cleanest and politest way possible I just wanna say I woke up really stiff this morning! #football
— Michael Duberry (@Original_Dubes) January 2, 2013
Dangerously Unstable Fan of the Week…
This Wigan Athletic supporter
@19tmb @emmersonboyce Shut the fuck up TITus you fat shit… Boyce is a #WAFC legend. #HeScoresWhenHeWants
— Jamie Hutchinson (@JHutchinson1993) January 2, 2013
Weird Apology of the Week…
Peter Reid, ex-Everton and Bolton Wanderers
Sorry M62
— Peter Reid(@reid6peter) January 2, 2013
“He’ll Know What It Means” of the Week…
Sam Kelly and Conor McAleny, Everton
@cmcaleny just saw that grape again on the road
— Sk (@SamKelly39) January 2, 2013
Limelight of the Week…
Gabriel Zakuani, Peterborough United
Fellow Africans on this flight shouting “Oh Oh Oh there’s Zakuani” I’m 2 feet away & they’re shouting, Africans are so dramatic, Chill lol
— Gabriel Zakuani (@Gabs50Zakuani) January 2, 2013
PETA Alert of the Week…
Gabriel Zakuani, Peterborough United
In Turkey boarding flight to Kinshasa, 1st thing I’m gonna do is give the 1st goat I see a #twofootedlunge l think I need to catch my dinner
— Gabriel Zakuani (@Gabs50Zakuani) January 2, 2013
Cannibal of the Week…
Dean Cox, Leyton Orient
Looking forward to this breakfast #marvin
— dean cox (@dean_7cox) January 2, 2013
WTF?? Image of the Week…
Young boy with El Hadji Diouf, Leeds United…
I have to share this with a big WTF! #LUFC #diouf #blackedup twitter.com/politedave/sta…
— Polite Dave(@politedave) January 1, 2013
Overall Tweet of the Week…
Rodney Marsh, ex-Queens Park Rangers, Manchester City and Fulham
As I’ve been inundated with complaints about the @timlovejoy signed #CFCball, it’s withdrawn-the prize now is a hat.
— Rodney Marsh (@RodneyMarsh10) January 3, 2013
Have a splendid weekend, dear readers!