The international break is a special time on Premier League Twitter. Lots of joyful plane and bus selfies as players disperse around the world and catch up with their countrymen, tempered by the grim spectacle of the non-internationals left behind to fend for themselves.
Shopping … pic.twitter.com/2iriHt0HHi
— Jermain Defoe OBE (@IAmJermainDefoe) September 8, 2015
Easily the saddest tweet of the week from Jermain Defoe. At least new Crystal Palace striker Connor Wickham was using his time off productively.
Netflix and chill 🐒
— Connor Wickham (@ConnorWickham10) September 6, 2015
Probably the biggest story of the international break was Wayne Rooney netting an 84th minute penalty against Switzerland to break Bobby Charlton’s England goalscoring record. The Manchester United legend celebrated on Twitter with a timeless there/their mix-up.
Would like to thank everyone for there kind words. Much appreciated
— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) September 9, 2015
It’s fine. Just leave it.
Dear Die Hard…
Maze runner 2 rocking 3d glasses eating skinny popcorn. Movies nuts…
To the character Theresa
You're a fool.— Daniel Sturridge (@DanielSturridge) September 10, 2015
Some great, great fan engagement for the Maze Runner franchise from Liverpool’s Daniel Sturridge.
Ryan Bennett, the Premier League’s leading TV critic
https://twitter.com/ryanbennett_22/status/641717002759970816
Norwich City centre back Ryan Bennett is a footballer after our own hearts, watching an awful lot of TV over the international break. He loves a bit of Grand Designs and passive aggressively watching Austin Powers.
https://twitter.com/ryanbennett_22/status/642069374858358784
There was quite a bit of Premier League heat for First Dates – Ashley Young was all over it as well. Suspect it would probably pair very nicely with a cheeky Nando’s – stay tuned for an exclusive Spinoff experiential investigation.
https://twitter.com/ryanbennett_22/status/642081503955013632
Premier League Dad of the Week
Sienna holding the captain's hand. :-) Wishing @stephhoughton2 and @MCWFC good luck today, let's get a win. pic.twitter.com/y7wmtCVHUW
— Vincent Kompany (@VincentKompany) September 10, 2015
Heartwarming stuff from Manchester City hard man and proud dad Vincent Kompany. Genuinely very cool to see a Premier League player supporting his club’s Women’s team.
Come on, you Nerds
Catan with my friends! Guess who won? ;) pic.twitter.com/gKJ1IUnatL
— Jan Vertonghen (@JanVertonghen) September 10, 2015
Really lovely pic. Spurs defender Jan Vertonghen shamelessly outing himself and his teammates as a massive robber-fearing, long-road-building nerds.
Fancy a cheeky Audi?
https://twitter.com/Lewis_kinsella/status/642076083488182272
Aston Villa youngster Lewis Kinsella is moving up in the world and no longer needs this old piece of crap Audi A5 convertible. Pop it on Birmingham Gumtree while you’re at it imo.
Premier League Doppelganger of the Week
🇬🇧⚽️ pic.twitter.com/tV74rkLgOU
— Alex Gilliead (@AlexGilliead) September 10, 2015
Congratulations to Newcastle United and England U17 representative on his outstanding resemblance to New Zealand television presenter Dominic Bowden.