Tuesday's sporting social: Former clubs pay tribute to Gary Speed

| 08 September 2020

Gary Speed's former clubs marked what would have been his 51st birthday.

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 8.

Football

Gary Speed's former clubs marked what would have been his 51st birthday.

🤍 Always remembered, never forgotten. #OnThisDay Leeds United legend Gary Speed was born pic.twitter.com/Du9FBXpBYd

— Leeds United (@LUFC) September 8, 2020

A true legend.

Today we remember Gary Speed who would have been his 51st birthday.

We miss you, Speedo. 🖤🤍 pic.twitter.com/2Qyn0bm7OL

— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) September 8, 2020

💙 On what would have been his 51st Birthday, let's take the time to remember former Wanderers captain, Gary Speed.

Gone but never forgotten, Speedo! 🤍#BWFC 🐘🏰 pic.twitter.com/vU3YeI7nuz

— Bolton Wanderers (@OfficialBWFC) September 8, 2020

Cardiff also remembered Peter Whittingham on the day he would have turned 36.

We miss you, Pete.

💙#CityAsOne pic.twitter.com/vmKOt7UiPd

— Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) September 8, 2020

Everton and Sheffield United showed off their new signings.

About last night... pic.twitter.com/zfXtRX77pf

— Everton (@Everton) September 8, 2020

What a time to be a Blade. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/dfeYoNQbwS

— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) September 8, 2020

Andrew Robertson unveiled details of his new book.

Really excited to show you the cover of my new book...and your new door stop maybe?! It will be coming out soon in print, digital and audio. If you want to give it a read you can pre order it from the link. Hope you enjoy!https://t.co/qAPkGPpHc1 pic.twitter.com/dJaDvB8Wqy

— Andy Robertson (@andrewrobertso5) September 8, 2020

Marcus Rashford continued his campaign to #ENDCHILDFOODPOVERTY.

🗣 #ENDCHILDFOODPOVERTY pic.twitter.com/5j02XVBLib

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) September 8, 2020

Manchester United wished Bruno Fernandes a happy 26th birthday.

Join us in wishing @B_Fernandes8 a very happy birthday! ❤️#MUFC pic.twitter.com/fTVOtDFBoG

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 8, 2020

As did Juan Mata.

Happy birthday Bruninho @B_Fernandes8 😂😎 pic.twitter.com/P2BWGPYb75

— Juan Mata García (@juanmata8) September 8, 2020

Lucy Bronze was back in Manchester City blue.

View this post on Instagram

I'm baaaacckk @mancity #BronzeIsBlue 💙

A post shared by Lucy Bronze (@lucybronze) on Sep 8, 2020 at 4:01am PDT

Barcelona reminded us that Lionel Messi was back in training.

LEO. pic.twitter.com/IBQaC986KQ

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) September 8, 2020

Tennis

Dominic Thiem, Elise Mertens and Victoria Azarenka were among the players celebrating quarter-final spots at the US Open.

Last 8📸:Pete Staples/USTA pic.twitter.com/7jneZzxoyU

— Dominic Thiem (@ThiemDomi) September 7, 2020

Quarterfinals 😃🙌❤️⚡🤗 #usopen pic.twitter.com/Q9bmM301Qv

— Elise Mertens (@elise_mertens) September 8, 2020

"He continues to teach me things about myself. I wanna do my best because my son is watching me now."@vika7 on her biggest fan and teacher, her son Leo. 👩‍👦#USOpen pic.twitter.com/XLzLjL8cv8

— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 8, 2020

Cricket

Brett Lee was soaking up the scenery in India.

Isolation 🇮🇳😷 pic.twitter.com/cSVlSkEcTf

— Brett Lee (@BrettLee_58) September 8, 2020

Boxing

Tyson Fury shared a lighthearted video of himself being floored by his younger brother, Love Island star Tommy Fury.

And the new @tommytntfury #BODYSNATCHER pic.twitter.com/oqIDzuGQht

— TYSON FURY (@Tyson_Fury) September 8, 2020

Swimming

Sharron Davies lamented the death of the high street.

Went in2 Bath yesterday after school pick up. Had a few little jobs I wanted NOT to order on line. Made me so sad. Couldn't even put a cheque in. So much is closed or closing. The death of the High Street. We're more isolated & less local community every day; living lives online pic.twitter.com/R8teKbyu1R

— Sharron Davies MBE (@sharrond62) September 8, 2020