Continue with a look at this genius Twitter thread – which emerges this week – of the best English football moments and more in 2022…
61. Tim Sherwood’s commentary of Preston v QPR on Soccer Saturday saw him drop an absolute clanger just two minutes into the game, prompting Clinton Morrison to correct his mistake live on air.
61. Tim Sherwood’s commentary of Preston v QPR on Soccer Saturday saw him drop an absolute clanger just two minutes into the game, prompting Clinton Morrison to correct his mistake live on air.
— HLTCO (@HLTCO) December 20, 2022
62. Geoff Shreeves asking Pep Guardiola the most obvious question imaginable produced one of the most memeable moments of the year. The Catalan’s face spoke 1,000 words.
62. Geoff Shreeves asking Pep Guardiola the most obvious question imaginable produced one of the most memeable moments of the year. The Catalan’s face spoke 1,000 words.
— HLTCO (@HLTCO) December 20, 2022
63. Amazon Prime tried a new approach pre-match ahead of Brentford v Chelsea, getting Thomas Frank and Graham Potter to interview each other, the result was surprisingly interesting.
63. Amazon Prime tried a new approach pre-match ahead of Brentford v Chelsea, getting Thomas Frank and Graham Potter to interview each other, the result was surprisingly interesting.
— HLTCO (@HLTCO) December 20, 2022
64. Mansfield came from 1-0 down away at Crewe to win 2-1 with goals on 87 and 93 minutes in September. The celebrations in the away end were a joy to behold.
64. Mansfield came from 1-0 down away at Crewe to win 2-1 with goals on 87 and 93 minutes in September. The celebrations in the away end were a joy to behold.
— HLTCO (@HLTCO) December 20, 2022
65. Charlie Patino signed on loan for Blackpool from Arsenal in the summer, prompting the Tangerine faithful to come up with one of the best songs you’re ever likely to hear for their new man.
65. Charlie Patino signed on loan for Blackpool from Arsenal in the summer, prompting the Tangerine faithful to come up with one of the best songs you’re ever likely to hear for their new man.
— HLTCO (@HLTCO) December 20, 2022
66. Wrexham had a fly on the wall documentary made about them following the takeover by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. It’s brilliant, if you haven’t seen it, the trailer is here for you to watch.
66. Wrexham had a fly on the wall documentary made about them following the takeover by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. It’s brilliant, if you haven’t seen it, the trailer is here for you to watch.
— HLTCO (@HLTCO) December 20, 2022
67. The clip shows the aforementioned McElhenney being brought to tears whilst being serenaded by Wrexham fans in a pub as they show their gratitude to him for buying their club.
67. The clip shows the aforementioned McElhenney being brought to tears whilst being serenaded by Wrexham fans in a pub as they show their gratitude to him for buying their club.
— HLTCO (@HLTCO) December 20, 2022
68. We all love to see an away end explode after a last minute winner, the celebrations behind the goal at Anfield as Leeds snatched an 89th minute winner back in October were sensational.
68. We all love to see an away end explode after a last minute winner, the celebrations behind the goal at Anfield as Leeds snatched an 89th minute winner back in October were sensational.
— HLTCO (@HLTCO) December 20, 2022
69. This clip of Ian Holloway talking about the joy having a deaf daughter has brought to his life unexpectedly hit me like a ton of bricks.
Trust me, if you want to smile, give it a couple of minutes of your time. ❤️
69. This clip of Ian Holloway talking about the joy having a deaf daughter has brought to his life unexpectedly hit me like a ton of bricks.
Trust me, if you want to smile, give it a couple of minutes of your time. ❤️
— HLTCO (@HLTCO) December 20, 2022
70. This overhead kick is honestly one of the most impressive things you’ll ever see on a football pitch. The audacity to even try it defies belief.
70. This overhead kick is honestly one of the most impressive things you’ll ever see on a football pitch. The audacity to even try it defies belief.
— HLTCO (@HLTCO) December 20, 2022
71. West Brom striker Daryl Dike took to TikTok to tell everyone that he had been washing his clothes with dishwasher tablets by accident for the last 8 months.
71. West Brom striker Daryl Dike took to TikTok to tell everyone that he had been washing his clothes with dishwasher tablets by accident for the last 8 months.
— HLTCO (@HLTCO) December 20, 2022
72. Jack Grealish met young Manchester City fan Finlay and promised to do a special celebration for him the next time he scored, the video is absolutely guaranteed to melt your heart.
72. Jack Grealish met young Manchester City fan Finlay and promised to do a special celebration for him the next time he scored, the video is absolutely guaranteed to melt your heart.
— HLTCO (@HLTCO) December 20, 2022
73. Jack Grealish was good to his word and made sure he pulled out the aforementioned celebration when he scored against Iran at the World Cup.
73. Jack Grealish was good to his word and made sure he pulled out the aforementioned celebration when he scored against Iran at the World Cup.
— HLTCO (@HLTCO) December 20, 2022
74. Tyrone Mings gave his shirt away to a young Villa fan at full-time following a game away at Brighton. The look on the lad’s face said it all. ❤️
74. Tyrone Mings gave his shirt away to a young Villa fan at full-time following a game away at Brighton. The look on the lad’s face said it all. ❤️
— HLTCO (@HLTCO) December 20, 2022
75. Saudi Arabia beat Argentina to set the World Cup off on a path of mind-bending upsets, the celebrations in this house saw a man remove a door from its hinges in his excitement.
75. Saudi Arabia beat Argentina to set the World Cup off on a path of mind-bending upsets, the celebrations in this house saw a man remove a door from its hinges in his excitement.
— HLTCO (@HLTCO) December 20, 2022
76. Gianni Infantino went off on one of the most random monologues of all-time prior to the World Cup kicking off.
“Today I feel…”
76. Gianni Infantino went off on one of the most random monologues of all-time prior to the World Cup kicking off.
“Today I feel…”
— HLTCO (@HLTCO) December 20, 2022
77. FC Zurich travelled to Arsenal for a European tie, belting out an incredibly catchy song on their way to the stadium.
77. FC Zurich travelled to Arsenal for a European tie, belting out an incredibly catchy song on their way to the stadium.
— HLTCO (@HLTCO) December 20, 2022
78. Keith Curle gave one of the most startling post-match interview answers of all-time. I still can’t quite believe he said it.
78. Keith Curle gave one of the most startling post-match interview answers of all-time. I still can’t quite believe he said it.
— HLTCO (@HLTCO) December 20, 2022
79. Paulo Dybala signed for Roma and received the most incredible welcome you’re ever likely to see.
79. Paulo Dybala signed for Roma and received the most incredible welcome you’re ever likely to see.
— HLTCO (@HLTCO) December 20, 2022
80. Seko Fofana signed a contract extension with Lens; all of their fans stayed behind after their win over Lorient to witness him putting pen to paper, leaving him truly overwhelmed.
80. Seko Fofana signed a contract extension with Lens; all of their fans stayed behind after their win over Lorient to witness him putting pen to paper, leaving him truly overwhelmed.
— HLTCO (@HLTCO) December 20, 2022
81. Venues across the country showed England’s World Cup games to thousands, with the occasional hiccup along the way.
“Channel 3 you thick shites, not 4!”
81. Venues across the country showed England’s World Cup games to thousands, with the occasional hiccup along the way.
“Channel 3 you thick shites, not 4!”
— HLTCO (@HLTCO) December 20, 2022
82. David Moyes took exception to being called “Moyesey” by a journalist, calling him out for it in the middle of a press conference and then indulging in a cringe-inducing laugh
82. David Moyes took exception to being called “Moyesey” by a journalist, calling him out for it in the middle of a press conference and then indulging in a cringe-inducing laugh.
— HLTCO (@HLTCO) December 20, 2022
83. West Ham’s fans travelled out to Anderlecht for a European tie, gifting the world this sublime clip of supporters trying to make their way up an escalator travelling in the opposite direction. Carnage ensued.
83. West Ham’s fans travelled out to Anderlecht for a European tie, gifting the world this sublime clip of supporters trying to make their way up an escalator travelling in the opposite direction. Carnage ensued.
— HLTCO (@HLTCO) December 20, 2022
The ever fantastic HLTCO finished the thread by saying: “Hopefully you’ve enjoyed the thread half as much as I have putting it all together.
“I record daily football podcasts, summing up everything going on in the game inside 25 minutes for £3 a month. I’d be honoured to have you board.
“Happy Christmas. ❤️”
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