Yahoo Finance Tributes paid to former England striker Jimmy Greaves – Sunday’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 September 19.
Football
Tributes were paid to Jimmy Greaves, who died at the age of 81.
The first footballers name I ever heard from my teacher. "No Ian! Finish like Jimmy Greaves!"
May he rest in peace ❤️😢 https://t.co/mvz0k1VHws
— Ian Wright (@IanWright0) September 19, 2021
Today we lost our greatest Jimmy Greaves. Words cannot explain how I feel and my thoughts and prayers go out to his wonderful family. Heaven has gained our hero and what a Spurs team we have up there. Rest in piece my friend, Jimmy you are simply the greatest Spur ever COYS
— Micky Hazard (@1MickyHazard) September 19, 2021
Big loss to the footballing world.. sending my condolences to the Greaves family. First autobiography I ever read! Inspiration ❤️ https://t.co/E6R9MNSHXd
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) September 19, 2021
RIP Jimmy Greaves ❤️ pic.twitter.com/GSAEa3H4dJ
— Gary Neville (@GNev2) September 19, 2021
One of the greatest. Rest in peace Jimmy Greaves 🙏🏼 https://t.co/G4NmkiclQ3
— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) September 19, 2021
Such sad news this morning on Jimmy s passing . A true legend of the game , love and thoughts to all of Jimmy s family . R.I.P. ⚽️.
— Glenn Hoddle (@GlennHoddle) September 19, 2021
RIP Jimmy Greaves, legend of the game. Thoughts are with your loved ones ❤️ https://t.co/UFDU9Fn07G
— Raheem Sterling (@sterling7) September 19, 2021
Gary Neville and Bastian Schweinsteiger reacted to the late drama at the London Stadium.
That was very Manchester United 😂❤️❤️❤️
— Gary Neville (@GNev2) September 19, 2021
WOW! @WestHam vs. @ManUtd 👏🏼Thank you for the last 10 minutes. You made my afternoon! Very entertaining 😀 #WHUMUN
— Bastian Schweinsteiger (@BSchweinsteiger) September 19, 2021
The Manchester United players loved it after David De Gea’s late penalty save.
Feels like deja vu ❤️ @D_DeGea pic.twitter.com/fLW920v8ec
— Luke Shaw (@LukeShaw23) September 19, 2021
Football 🤯❤️ pic.twitter.com/lfUv5nXfym
— Harry Maguire (@HarryMaguire93) September 19, 2021
Never stop believing 💫💪 #mufc pic.twitter.com/ss7Em46gQp
— Bruno Fernandes (@B_Fernandes8) September 19, 2021
Sergio Aguero was kitted out in Barca gear.
Ashley Young celebrated Villa’s win.
Good 3 points yesterday! That feeling of scoring your first goal in front of the Holte End @mattycash622 @leonbailey …What A Feeling It Is ! UTV 💜💙 pic.twitter.com/OQtFgtpQI2
— Ashley Young (@youngy18) September 19, 2021
Kieran Trippier celebrated his birthday.
31!! 🥳 Woke up looking like this…👴🏼🤣 pic.twitter.com/Jhhv8FRvzi
— Kieran Trippier (@trippier2) September 19, 2021
Many happy returns to Filbert.
Happy birthday, Filbert Fox! 🦊 pic.twitter.com/6gMdOUZSye
— Leicester City (@LCFC) September 19, 2021
Cricket
The Spitfires were still celebrating their Vitality Blast win.
SIIIUUUUUUUUU 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/Y9FdVuffFk
— Kent Spitfires (@KentCricket) September 19, 2021
What a catch from Jordan Cox.
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— Sam Billings (@sambillings) September 19, 2021
Chris Cairns gave a health update.
It’s been a big 6 wks. On 4th August I suffered a Type A aortic dissection, a rare but serious condition. I required emergency surgery and from there a range of complications ensued and I ended up suffering a spinal stroke. A long road ahead, but I’m grateful to be here. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ylRoz2HmPF
— Chris Cairns (@chriscairns168) September 19, 2021
Darts
Michael Van Gerwen was finally back winning titles.
And Fallon Sherrock was at home on the big stage again.
Be proud @Fsherrock – you played phenomenal, enjoy these moments 👏👏👏 https://t.co/fI37AV91T2
— Michael Van Gerwen (@MvG180) September 19, 2021
Boxing
Ricky Hatton and Frank Bruno paid tribute to ‘Boycie’ following his death.
John Challis RIP cannot believe it. Fe used to say to me "Franklyn my dear boy how the devil are you boxed anybody round the ears recently?" Loved all the TV he did. pic.twitter.com/4jyWraTDUe
— Frank Bruno MBE 🇬🇧 (@frankbrunoboxer) September 19, 2021
Athletics
Dina Asher-Smith showed off her favourite look.
