Football fans are very angry.
Football fans on Twitter are clinically unwell, by and large.
There’s no balanced thinking anymore – not on the internet anyway. You’re so far on one side that you can’t see the other and you’re violently aggressive until someone listens to you.
Anger has replaced support. Anger is how you show your support now.
And, it doesn’t matter who you are or how you’re doing, assume your fans on social media are not happy. Especially if you’re Manchester United. But especially if you’re Villa.
We took a look at the random midweek posts from every Premier League club in the last 24 hours and the results were exactly as we expected: mass outrage.
Leicester City
Top of the league, miracle season, the whole world rooting for them – even Arsenal fans at this stage (if they remember what rooting feels like).
So a normal, positive post, you’d think, would go down well. Or at least unnoticed. It’s an interview with Marc Albrighton about a 1-0 win for God’s sake.
Marc Albrighton credits #lcfc for finding another way to win against Southampton: https://t.co/rIUYz3arBP #LeiSou pic.twitter.com/sWi0ykrOxm
— Leicester City (@LCFC) April 6, 2016
It got noticed*.
https://twitter.com/JG_1878/status/717646471747739648
*@JG_1878’s views are his own and not necessarily those of SportsJOE.
Tottenham Hotspur
Having an unbelievable season. Not only are they headed straight for the Champions League – which would’ve been quite the achievement anyway – but they’re still battling for the league title.
Who wouldn’t want a clip of their heroic manager training with the lads at such a great time for the club?
Even Mauricio spent some time in the middle… #COYS pic.twitter.com/NtEi9ocenO
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) April 6, 2016
There’s no pleasing some people.
https://twitter.com/JCB317/status/717702859471589376
Arsenal
Just a round-up of what the media are saying all in one handy place.
Two international stars are linked, plus some rising stars… in today's Media Watch: https://t.co/C3A5m1pbeI pic.twitter.com/Iz4mT9r2F8
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 6, 2016
But the only thing worse than clickbait for Arsenal fans is false hope.
https://twitter.com/Massacre49/status/717616899476045824
Manchester City
The most social media savvy of them all. Man City love to give their fans little treats, just for the craic.
Guess the emoji story!
🔵✈🇫🇷▶⚽🇵️🇸️🇬️➡🏆🔁🇵️🇸️🇬️✈🇬🇧▶⚽🔵➡🏆 #mcfc #CMONCITY
— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 6, 2016
The fans don’t appreciate it.
https://twitter.com/ffselio/status/717672171745775616
Manchester United
Ah, look, a mid-week poll. And some free goals for the fans to enjoy from the glory days.
What would you rather see in Thursday's #OT1000 video – great goals against Liverpool or top strikes v Man City?
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 6, 2016
But as long as Louis van Gaal is still there…
@manutd mourinho's press conference
— Damilola_DS (@Damilola_Mn) April 6, 2016
West Ham United
The Hammers – the Champions League chasing Hammers – are providing some super behind-the-scenes footage from the training ground.
#Clinical @ennervalencia14 🙌⚒⚽️ https://t.co/RddUHvlNla
— West Ham United (@WestHam) April 6, 2016
It’s an acquired taste though.
@whufc_official @EnnerValencia14 try doing this in a game instead of fucking up all the time
— harry (@harrylathamwhu) April 6, 2016
Southampton
Memory lane.
#OnThisDay in 2013, @JayRodriguez9 and Adam Lallana fired #SaintsFC to a 2-0 win away to #ReadingFC: https://t.co/oGwJCfJqzL
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) April 6, 2016
It’s a bit soon for the ‘L’ word.
https://twitter.com/Matt_Turner_/status/717650627090784256
Stoke City
It’s been a stunning season for Stoke.
#SCFC delighted to announce record Season Card sales from 2016/17 Early Bird sales period – https://t.co/8tQrIdWNSW pic.twitter.com/6wgRIgy4Zt
— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) April 6, 2016
But when your stadium has three corners that are not filled in, you’re just asking for trouble trying to talk about anything else.
We thought the gaps were to encourage the wind at the Britannia.
Liverpool
Some classy exchanges between two classy clubs.
@BVB Danke. See you soon.
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 6, 2016
Hand me the bucket.
https://twitter.com/FussballKevin/status/717680845235073024
Look how engaging Liverpool are with the public too.
Join Emre Can in a group video call – add LFCofficial2 on @Skype
& leave your questions for a chance to take part! pic.twitter.com/479sl6FSBq— Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 6, 2016
Perhaps too engaging. Aside from the erotic requests, Emre Can has to deal with these questions being put to him.
@LFC @Skype why did you choose to be a footballer
— Boris (@borisbrade1) April 6, 2016
No pressure either…
@LFC win
— Osaid (@Gerraxd) April 6, 2016
Chelsea
Amazing gesture.
The club has subsidised the cost of tickets and travel for our away game at Sunderland… https://t.co/YpgqVhbxsQ
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 6, 2016
Give someone an inch…
https://twitter.com/ImKorhan/status/717711626489761792
West Bromwich Albion
Injured player generating a bit of debate with an interesting feature.
ULTIMATE XI: Chris Brunt selects his dream team. Do his choices match yours? #WBAhttps://t.co/Qu3wBRJnTH
— West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) April 6, 2016
Nothing is interesting anymore.
@WBAFCofficial If Pulis is manager they will still be boring to watch
— Les Adams 🏴 (@Grizzly1022) April 6, 2016
Everton
Professional footballers raising a lot of money in a fun way.
VIDEO: How much did Baines, Barry, Mirallas and @therealstevenpi raise for @EITC in @Coral's charity challenge? #EFChttps://t.co/OrvXFWpWBv
— Everton (@Everton) April 6, 2016
Oh, f**k off.
https://twitter.com/EFC_Jayy/status/717722956189863936
AFC Bournemouth
Wait… what?
@afcbournemouth we will definitely win against villa and move into 40 points
— vinay🇾🇪 (@vgkulkarni77) April 6, 2016
Watford
Watford are going to Wembley.
But not in their numbers.
https://twitter.com/RyRichardperry/status/717750597051621376
Swansea City
A nice memory.
#OnThisDay in 2013, #Swans battled back to earn a 2-2 draw against @NorwichCityFC at Carrow Road.https://t.co/p8vw6cHEdi
— Swansea City AFC (@SwansOfficial) April 6, 2016
Still hurts.
@SwansOfficial @NorwichCityFC Michu's excellent 2nd goal disallowed – no reason. Holt horror tackle. Verbally abused as stewards laughed.
— Professor June the Tea Lady (@TeaLadyJune) April 6, 2016
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace are going to Wembley.
But not for free.
@CPFC absolutely disgusting that you are forcing people to buy memberships to be able to go to an already expensive event #verypoor
— ciaran parkinson (@ciaranparkinson) April 5, 2016
Norwich City
Norwich are voting for their player of the season.
Who's your @AnglianHome Player of the Season so far? #ncfc
Voting is now open: https://t.co/UVY7korRIM pic.twitter.com/n7xhYFDi1n
— Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) April 6, 2016
There are some big omissions though.
https://twitter.com/Hxwson/status/717743822697066496
Sunderland
The season card deadline is here.
DEADLINE DAY: Season card holders have until 5pm today to guarantee their season card seat: https://t.co/a7gP1QlNJo pic.twitter.com/nxB1XUwcbM
— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) April 6, 2016
The season card deadline is pushed back.
https://twitter.com/johnhutchison10/status/717744182299897856
Newcastle United
There’s a youngster playing well out on loan.
LOAN WATCH: Macaulay's Man of the Match https://t.co/5Djnbm5g3e #NUFC pic.twitter.com/DpUVyKiXmV
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) April 6, 2016
Over it.
Aston Villa
It’s not a good time to work in communications at Aston Villa. Anything – absolutely anything – you put up is just bait for dynamite.
Nice work for charity only attracts vicious insults.
https://twitter.com/ffsgrealish/status/717729231736799232
Even injury updates aren’t welcome.
https://twitter.com/BenA1_/status/717685243826868224
Rising youngster interviews are not a good idea.
https://twitter.com/chapmanonline01/status/717653908680794112
Footballers in the community.
@AVFCOfficial @Libor_Kozak who is that?
— Andy (@andrewstone85) April 6, 2016
Chance to become a millionaire.
https://twitter.com/TheVirgilEffect/status/717382394295291905
Snapchat.
https://twitter.com/RFC_Charlie/status/717358260483964928
Captain’s return.
@AVFCOfficial start winning games you horrible football club
— Artetaahhh (@Artsenall) April 6, 2016
New crest.
https://twitter.com/BenA1_/status/717750528504119297
And that’s just in the last 24 hours.
