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Impression of the Week
Comedy legend Bob Mortimer ‘does’ Middlesbrough manager Tony Mowbray
Negative Boro fans make me sick to the stomach.. Here's what Tony had to say https://t.co/Jzy9WSy81U
— bob mortimer (@RealBobMortimer) August 7, 2013
Disillusion of the Week
Tony Fernandes, Queens Park Rangers chairman
Ale faurlin is not for sale. For the last time haven't I made myself clear in quite a few texts. For the first time I'm really irritated
— Tony Fernandes (@tonyfernandes) August 8, 2013
Going to have a real serious think about Twitter. Really fed up.
— Tony Fernandes (@tonyfernandes) August 8, 2013
Spot of the Week
Max Rushden, Soccer AM
Important question vaguely answered. Page 4 of Tuesday's Miami herald pic.twitter.com/TSrDWNhOBc
— Max Rushden (@maxrushden) August 2, 2013
Inexplicable Gripe of the Week
Henry Winter, Daily Telegraph
Foster, Hart, Ruddy #eng goalkeepers
— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) August 8, 2013
What’s wrong with Foster and Hart as England goalkeepers?
Power of the Week
Gary Parkinson, editor of FourFourTwo.com
A disbelieving computer has just asked "Are you sure you want to delete NEIL RUDDOCK?" #onlythefolder
— Gary Parkinson (@GaryParkinson) August 8, 2013
Misdirected Goodwill of the Week
Ali Al-Habsi, Wigan Athletic
Have a great Eid al Fitr with family in Bolton http://t.co/ArnMwSHwtk
— Ali Al-Habsi (@AliAlhabsi) August 8, 2013
What if we don’t have any family in Bolton?
Disputable Statement of the Week
Barnsley
The match has kicked off pic.twitter.com/KNC6OWmybi
— Barnsley FC (@bfc_official) August 6, 2013
Are you sure?
Name That Team! of the Week
MK Dons
Aston Villa, Birmingham City, Bolton Wanderers, Burnley, Cardiff City, Charlton Athletic, Crystal Palace, Derby County, Everton, Fulham…
— MK Dons FC (@MKDonsFC) August 8, 2013
Hull City, Leeds United, Leicester City, Liverpool, Newcastle United, Norwich City, Nottingham Forest, Queens Park Rangers, Reading…
— MK Dons FC (@MKDonsFC) August 8, 2013
LOLZ!!!! of the Week
@robbopalmer Old story I once asked Carra' what he thought of the new 'ethos' at Anfield.. He replied "Ethos, isnt that a Greek island mate?
— rob palmer (@robbopalmer) August 8, 2013
*Ahem*
LOLZ!!!!
“My Work Here is Done” of the Week
Paul Scharner, ex-Wigan Athletic and West Bromwich Albion
What else can I ask for as winning the FA-Cup? I think my job is done in England. Thank you WAFC and WBA!
— Paul Scharner (@Scharns33) August 6, 2013
“Happy to Be Here” of the Week
Roberto Soldado, Tottenham Hotspur
This is Hyde Park!! http://t.co/iyM7b6yJwo
— Roberto Soldado (@R9Soldado) August 6, 2013
Hash Tagging of the Week
Guy Mowbray, BBC commentator
I don't know whether I find the wantaway players or the clubs more frustrating. #injured #transferitis #silence #mugs?
— Guy Mowbray (@Guymowbray) August 6, 2013
Skincare Consultant of the Week
Jody Morris, ex-Chelsea and Leeds United
Today is defo rub shit in my face day!! #Noted
— jody morris (@morriskid) August 8, 2013
Moment of Reflection of the Week
Dean Windass and Robbie Savage
@RobbieSavage8 sav why do people take things to heart?
— Dean Windass (@DWindass10) August 8, 2013
Hypothesis of the Week
Alexi Lalas, ex-USA
Didn't want to miss out on Obamacare. RT @queensas Real reason Dempsey came back to @MLS? #askalexi
— Alexi Lalas (@AlexiLalas) August 7, 2013
Underappreciated Wisecrack of the Week
Plymouth Argyle
It follows a Paul Mariner main course, I think #pafc pic.twitter.com/whPE5xbmzy
— Plymouth Argyle FC (@Only1Argyle) August 6, 2013
Its only reply was…
@Only1Argyle what time is Kick Off
— Robert H J Small (@The_King_Smally) August 6, 2013
We thought it was funny.
Lookalike of the Week
Tony Cottee/an Oompa Loompa
“@gimbert33: @mattletiss7 Oompa Lumpas on Soccer Special? pic.twitter.com/VYlmyPV7Sl”>>>>>>harsh but possibly fair
— Matt Le Tissier (@mattletiss7) August 6, 2013
Looks more like Jack Dee to us.
Talks About Himself in the Third Person of the Week
What would Alan Brazil do if he won a million in talkSPORT's predictor game? http://t.co/CA2wUklxR0 https://t.co/vFpID8cVql
— Alan Brazil (@sportsbreakfast) August 8, 2013
Come and Get Me Plea of the Week
John Oster, ex-Everton, Reading and Sunderland
I'm sat here without a club watching 2 teams who can't pass water the game has well and truly gone! #imustbeplayinggaelic
— John Oster (@johnnyost) August 6, 2013
Music Critic of the Week
Ben Osborn, Nottingham Forest youth
Liam > Noel.
— Ben Osborn (@OsbornOn1) August 6, 2013
TV Critic of the Week
Jaydon Gibbs, twin brother of Arsenal’s Kieran
Any girl looking forward to the next series of 'Top Boy' is an outright #Swan #ChocoChaser
— Jaydon Gibbs (@Jaydon_P_Gibbs) August 6, 2013
Not Your Average Footballer of the Week
David James, ÍBV
Les fleurs – minnie Ripperton, if there is a better floral song, I've yet to hear it.
— David James (@jamosfoundation) August 6, 2013
Fright of the Week
Ryan McLaughlin, Liverpool youth
Haven't turned the light off in my room, need to put justin bieber never say never movie on to get all thoughts of theconjuring away #scared
— Ryan McLaughlin (@RyanMcL2) August 6, 2013
Rise and Shine of the Week
Dominic King, Daily Mail
And I'd like to say a cheery "Good morning!" to all my new found 'fans' from Arsenal. Always nice to be called *!@! as soon as you wake up!
— Dominic King (@DominicKing_DM) August 7, 2013
How About That of the Week?
The number of Real Sociedad fans in Norfolk
There is a little knot of about 30 @realsociedad fans over in the N&P Stand who live in Norfolk we're reliably informed. #welcome
— Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) August 6, 2013
Tune in on Monday for our Tweets of the Weekend!