Social Shots: Fernandes tells Pep to shush; Ronaldo high-five banter
Bruno Fernandes puts Pep Guardiola in his place, while Cristiano Ronaldo shakes hands with imaginary fans ahead of Juventus’ game, all in Social Shots.
In our weekly feature, we take a look at the best social media posts from across the world of football over the weekend. Football and social media can go hand in hand, but not everyone gets it right. Here, we celebrate those that do, highlighting the posts that have made us chuckle, the videos of wonder goals that we’ve just had to watch again, or just anything we felt simply had to be shared…
Insane Shelvey pass
Just sit back and watch…
If this was a KDB pass then there would be 3 documentaries made about it, but because it’s Shelvey nobody’s talking about it 😞 pic.twitter.com/D0RRtpH4SB
— JS (@ShelveySZN) March 8, 2020
No handshakes here!
The Premier League suspended the pre-match handshake ritual to curb the coronavirus pandemic over the weekend. Post-match hugs however were thankfully still very much on the menu.
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Liverpool walk straight past the Bournemouth players with pre-game handshakes suspended. pic.twitter.com/s7INgvtQNi
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) March 7, 2020
Mixed emotions for Mr Klopp
Jurgen Klopp admitted he regretted celebrating Liverpool’s winner against Bournemouth in the direction of linesman Stuart Burt at Anfield on Saturday afternoon. The German had been frustrated over an earlier VAR decision not to chalk off Callum Wilson’s opening goal.
— Liverpool Videos (@LFC_Videos_) March 7, 2020
Jose gets tough on Tanguy
Make or break stuff from Jose Mourinho, who called out Tanguy Ndombele in the press following Tottenham’s 1-1 draw with Burnley. In years gone by Mourinho was a past master when it came to getting the best out of his players, but you have to question whether or not this is good man management?
"I have to say that Tanguy had enough time to come to a different level."
Jose Mourinho presented a scathing assessment of Tanguy Ndombele 😬 pic.twitter.com/cgooBVUx4J
— Tottenham News (@Spurs_fl) March 7, 2020
Don’t give up your day job, Mason
Chelsea battered Everton on Sunday with this goal from Mason Mount the pick. It was a very smart finish from the England youngster, though we are not sure about that celebration!
What a fine finish from Mason Mount! 👏
The 21-year-old beats Pickford at the near post to score his sixth Premier League goal of the season.
📺 Watch on Sky Sports Premier League
📱 Follow #CHEEVE here: https://t.co/JelZyWqE5t
📲 Download the @SkySports app! pic.twitter.com/O9Pz5fpxJR— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) March 8, 2020
More champagne stuff from Bruno
Bruno Fernandes with the ‘assist’ of the weekend as Manchester United completed a league double over rivals Manchester City. The Red Devils are now unbeaten in their last 10 matches in all competitions.
"He sees things they'll never see…" 🎶
That @B_Fernandes8 assist for @AnthonyMartial 👀#MUFC pic.twitter.com/mdNn0B73n3
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) March 9, 2020
Shush Pep!
Bruno Fernandes in his place
Bruno Fernandes shushing Pep Guardiola is what the Manchester derby is all about 🤣 pic.twitter.com/kvzwivmGBC
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) March 8, 2020
Roy not too Keane as Richards reminisces
Roy Keane and Micah Richards had a funny bit of back-and-forth ahead of the Manchester derby on Sunday, with Richards standing his ground after the Irishman questioned the impact he had as a youngster coming through. TV gold gents, TV gold.
🗣️ Micah Richards: "I burst onto the scene"
🗣️ Roy Keane: "Did you burst onto the scene?"
🗣️ Micah Richards: "I played for England at 18, youngest ever defender to play for England. I would say that's bursting onto the scene!"
Fair play Micah Richards! 👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/pDP7A5kfvJ
— Soccer AM (@SoccerAM) March 8, 2020
The banter then continued during the ad break with Gary Neville quick to recognise this was dynamite content for social media!
🤣🤣 @GNev2, Roy Keane and @MicahRichards debate whether Richards really did 'burst onto the scene' as a youngster! pic.twitter.com/4OjNCOHEdp
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) March 8, 2020
Ronaldo makes time for his fans
Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo tries to see the funny side as Italy attempts to curtail the spread of Coronavirus.
Cristiano Ronaldo shaking hands with the fans before this evenings Derby d’Italia 😉🤣#SerieA #Calcio
— Premier Sports 📺 (@PremierSportsTV) March 8, 2020
Betis blow for Los Blancos
In Spain Real Betis threw the title race wide open again as Real Madrid lost 2-1 to hand the initiative back to Barcelona.
💚⚪ Cristian Tello looks to have won it for Betis!
😬 After their El Clasico success last week, this could be a nightmare for Madrid pic.twitter.com/6ysFeiQRrS
— Premier Sports 📺 (@PremierSportsTV) March 8, 2020
On this Day
On this day in 1985 Kevin Sheedy achieved notoriety by scoring a twice-taken free-kick for holders Everton in the FA Cup. Also, we knows it was the 80s but some of the tackling in this game had to be seen to be believed!
On this day in 1985 FA Cup holders Everton needed a late Derek Mountfield equaliser to drew 2-2 at home to Ipswich in the sixth round – in a game mainly remembered for Kevin Sheedy’s perfection with a twice-taken free-kick.#EFC #ITFC #FACup #OnThisDay pic.twitter.com/J6LA17CEOl
— 1980s TV Football Heaven (@1980sHeaven) March 9, 2020