Premier League stars reflect on long season – Monday’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 July 27.
Football
Napoli winger Matteo Politano unveiled his remarkable new back tattoo.
Jan Vertonghen announced his departure from Tottenham.
Thank you for all the support over the years. You’ve been amazing. We had many unbelievable memories but for now, it’s goodbye. 💙#COYS pic.twitter.com/XrEjBaWb2C
— Jan Vertonghen (@JanVertonghen) July 27, 2020
Jan and Michel have been presented with watches as farewell gifts by Chairman Daniel Levy on behalf of the Club.
Hugo also presented Jan with a special ‘Super Jan’ commemorative framed picture, signed by the squad. 👊#THFC ⚪️ #COYS pic.twitter.com/KIGM6rTAvs
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) July 27, 2020
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has come a long way in a short space of time.
5 months ago I would have never believed I would have been able to see this season out. I’m grateful that I have. To the fans, thank you for always getting behind us at a time when it wasn’t always easy. We’re back where we’re supposed to be ♥️ pic.twitter.com/VrsupfEBXs
— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) July 27, 2020
Ever-present Harry Maguire.
©️ @HarryMaguire93 didn't miss a minute in our 2019/20 #PL campaign 💪#MUFC @ScienceinSport pic.twitter.com/ABBml1Y9Hw
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 27, 2020
Aston Villa skipper Jack Grealish and boss Dean Smith celebrated long into the night.
Gaffer ❤️⚽️ pic.twitter.com/JuIadSTLck
— Jack Grealish (@JackGrealish) July 27, 2020
Southampton winger Nathan Redmond is already looking forward to next season.
Can’t wait for next season already. A great win to cap off a very good season “sInCe ThAt NiNe NiL DeFeAt” 🙄🥴
Thanks for all the support, hope to see you back at St Mary’s very soon. Be safe, NR22⚡️❤️ pic.twitter.com/NfrJB2zbwY
— Redz (@NathanRedmond22) July 27, 2020
Gary Lineker congratulated Jamie Vardy on winning the golden boot – the first Leicester player to achieve the feat in the Premier League era.
A post shared by Gary Lineker (@garylineker) on Jul 27, 2020 at 3:06am PDT
Vardy had an important message.
Never in a million years did I ever think I would win a Premier League winners medal let alone the Golden Boot…just wow!
If this proves anything, it shows you should never ever give up on your dreams, no matter how crazy they may seem! pic.twitter.com/YveNP8ydem
— Jamie Vardy (@vardy7) July 27, 2020
Sliding into the off season like…
Season 19/20 done! What a season it’s been by this team!! Personally extremely happy with 14PL goals this season. We go again soon and try and go even better 👊🏼 See you all soon!! pic.twitter.com/p5hJTmnbB7
— Chris Wood (@officialcwood) July 27, 2020
Darts
New World Matchplay champion Dimitri Van Den Bergh had a night to remember.
🏆🏆 #ThankYouEveryone pic.twitter.com/st69WkRwbw
— Dimitri van den Bergh (@VandenBerghDimi) July 27, 2020
What a moment for the Belgian.
A post shared by Professional Darts Corporation (@officialpdc) on Jul 27, 2020 at 1:21am PDT
And he received congratulations from the man the trophy is named after – the 16-time World Matchplay champion Phil Taylor.
Congratulations to @VandenBerghDimi well played all week bud.
— Phil Taylor (@PhilTaylor) July 27, 2020
Cricket
Jofra Archer bemoaned the weather on day four of England’s deciding Test against the West Indies.
The one time the weather app is right -_-
— Jofra Archer (@JofraArcher) July 27, 2020
Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen was full of praise for Chelsea.
So, @ManUtd fans celebrating 3rd!@LFC celebrating to NO crowds! @Arsenal coming 8th!
And my great buddy, Lampard, making the Champs League & could possibly WIN FA Cup without spending big money and in his first campaign with a young team.
One of the GREAT seasons!
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) July 27, 2020
The cricket season must be closing in…
🌧 🦆 👎🏻 #OneRose pic.twitter.com/gYgjdIsvft
— Yorkshire CCC (@YorkshireCCC) July 27, 2020
Australia batsman David Warner was running backwards.
A post shared by David Warner (@davidwarner31) on Jul 27, 2020 at 1:33am PDT
David Willey was buzzing with his England recall.
“When you get selected in the @englandcricket ODI squad” BUZZING. #odi #englandcricket #T20 #cricket
A post shared by David Willey (@david_willey72) on Jul 27, 2020 at 4:39am PDT
Somerset seamer Jack Brooks had an eventful first ball of the season.
Too much sanitiser on my hands🤷🏻♂️🙈 https://t.co/G6uDtpvM2w
— Jack Brooks (@BrooksyFerret) July 27, 2020
Boxing
Preparations for boxing’s Fight Camp in the back garden of Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom headquarters are under way.
🛠🧱 #FightCamp pic.twitter.com/jqwJJusK6C
— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) July 27, 2020
Formula One
Lando Norris was excited ahead of his home grand prix at Silverstone.
HOMERACEWEEK#BritishGP pic.twitter.com/jgSqjedLMK
— Lando Norris (@LandoNorris) July 27, 2020
