Georgia Stanway sings and Nick Pope goes viral – 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 August 12.
Football
Brave move from Georgia Stanway!
It could only be one 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 keeps a clean sheet tomorrow, we'll send @ToonPolls admin a maccies breakfast next week, 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 got 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.
Delighted to confirm I will be joining @SpursOfficial returning as an Academy coach and also club Ambassador. It’s no secret the love I have for the club, and I’m really excited to get started. Here’s to the new chapter #Family ⚪🖤 pic.twitter.com/3L2AHt9JoG
— Jermain Defoe OBE (@IAmJermainDefoe) August 12, 2022
Manchester United unveiled their new green third kit.
Home. Away. Third ✅
Introducing 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 ain’t gonna know what’s hit them Paul 🤩🤣 https://t.co/6FQMGNv8US
— Liam Cooper (@LiamCooper__) August 12, 2022
Kelly Smith saw into the future.
You were right, @kelly_smith10… 😍 https://t.co/bBlLPkq8CW pic.twitter.com/Kr9ibZ7HPU
— Lionesses (@Lionesses) August 12, 2022
The name’s Warnock.
Have they announced the new Bond yet? 😎 #FridayFeeling #heatwave #retirement pic.twitter.com/80rKE2t2Ad
— Neil Warnock (@warnockofficial) August 12, 2022
Boxing
Tyson Fury retired… again
Cricket
Jos Buttler was on the attack.
Dangerous front 3…..One banker and a couple of value options for your @OfficialFPL teams this weekend! pic.twitter.com/HBClOHQJFd
— Jos Buttler (@josbuttler) August 12, 2022
Swimming
Nine-year-old Rosie sent Adam Peaty a letter.
Thanks Rosie, I hope to see you winning Olympic medals one day! Keep working hard champ! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/f45UGz07lP
— Adam Peaty OBE (@adam_peaty) August 12, 2022
Rugby League
The bombshell returned.
👀 Look who is coming to The Jungle tonight
A homecoming for @Jacques9oneill who is coming to watch the Tigers take on the Dragons
Join us 🐅 https://t.co/YsHjNGkzJN#NewCasEra | #COYF
— Castleford Tigers (@CTRLFC) August 12, 2022