The week in tweets

By Liam Apicella, Features Editor | 22 December 2013

Sports Mole looks back at the Twitter reaction to the last seven days of sporting action.

"So AVB gone now! Had to incorporate 7 new players which takes TIME/ TIME/ TIME! Rubbish! Let him finish his work!!"
Gary Neville gives his views on the sacking of Andre Villas-Boas.

"Villas boas sacked too...has sacking managers season started...managers don't get anytime these days..spend 100m & watch sum1 else takeover!"
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand also weighs into the debate.

"Ran out of petrol this morning. 1st time ever. Had to jog to the garage. Not a good way to start a day."
Not a good start to the day for Queens Park Rangers midfielder Joey Barton.

"22 yr Old @benstokes38 yesterday showed the way of how to play against this Aussie team...Would be great to see him get 3 figures today."
Former England captain Michael Vaughan praises young batsman Ben Stokes for his performance in Perth.

Back to winning ways at OT, pleased to get on the score sheet again. Momentum is building nicely!
— Ashley Young (@youngy18) December 21, 2013

"So, we get stuffed in The Ashes and what do most people say? No pride, no passion, they didn't try etc. What a load or rubbish."
Michael Owen sticks up for the England cricketers.

"Just reading this mornings paper & was laughing at some reports about me. Didn't read one factually correct quote from the so called source. You will never be able to start a new chapter of your life unless u stop looking back at the last one. Think about this & apply as u see fit."
The media have obviously upset former Aussie spinner Shane Warne.

"Thanks 2 everyone who very kindly voted for me,it's a great honour to be in the top 3. Congratulations to @andy_murray a very worthy winner."
Jockey Tony McCoy reacts to being in the running for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.

It's a real honour to open the CR7 Museum in my hometown Funchal. I'm very happy and excited. http://t.co/CamkHUI7jj pic.twitter.com/coibigFSn8
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) December 15, 2013

"Manchester City-Fc Barcelona. What is it not to like?"
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure looks ahead to his side's Champions League tie.

"Good win. Great to have Fletch back as shown unbelievable determination."
Manchester United coach Phil Neville welcomes Darren Fletcher back into the fold.

"Very sad to learn that a young construction worker died at Arena Amazonia in Manaus earlier today. My deepest sympathies go to his family."
FIFA president Sepp Blatter pays tribute to the stadium worker who died in Brazil.