Speed, a well-known football enthusiast who idolises Cristiano Ronaldo, was at the heart of a controversy last month. In November, IShowSpeed made news across the world when he flew to the UK to witness Manchester United play in person, watching United’s victories over Aston Villa and Fulham. He became incredibly famous and Sky Sports sought …
Another week, another viral Ishowspeed clip, the two seemingly go hand-in-hand these days. Everyone’s favorite hyper-bizarre Ronaldo fanboy is back with another collaboration, adding to his already impressive list. From the comfort of his very home, the 17-year-old has linked up with the likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Alphonso Davies and Jesse Lingard to name a …
If you happen to be active within the Football Twitter space and know your Footy YouTubers and influencers, you’ve likely come across a vlogger named Thogden. The English YouTuber has garnered plenty of popularity over the years, and currently, his channel boasts a following of over 1 million. His content mainly revolves around giving viewers …
Newcastle United are flying high right now. Sitting third in the Premier League standings, the Magpies have come a long, long way since their takeover from the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund. But it’s not just them who are enjoying a lot of success, some of their supporters are as well! True Geordie has risen …
Tobi Brown, a.k.a. TBJZL, or Tobi Lerone is a YouTuber based in the UK and is widely regarded as one of the OGs in the scene. He is a founding member of the Sidemen – one of the biggest groups on YouTube which includes hugely successful members like KSI and Vikkstar. Yesterday, it was announced …
Ever since the Sidemen Charity Game was announced, the duo of YouTubers IShowSpeed and Mark Goldbridge has been taking the YouTube and Twitch worlds by storm. It is clearly an unexpected collaboration, but somehow it just manages to work. During the football game, Goldbridge was the manager for YouTube All-Stars, the team that Speed played …
The international break is usually boring for football fans across the globe, barring some who genuinely enjoy these matches. Unless a tournament like Euros or the World Cup is on, matches between nations rarely attract the glamour and attention that captures the imagination like club football. With five more days until Premier League resumes, people …
With a decisive 8-7 victory over YouTube All-Stars, UK YouTube group Sidemen put an exciting London evening to a close. The game was free to watch on YouTube and delivered all the action that was promised. The match at Charlton Valley Stadium sold out of tickets in less than a day, thus the anticipation for …
The general perception around Football Twitter is that of a community divided into separate fanbases, all constantly at each other’s throats. However, once in a while, we receive moments where the community manages to unite in appreciation, these are few and far between but lovely to see nonetheless. One such occasion occurred recently when an …
Viral YouTuber Darren Watkins aka ‘Ishowspeed’ continues to climb the ivory Towers of internet fame, and fans are getting a gauge of exactly how popular the streamer is. The devout Ronaldo fanboy earned his fame on the back of several viral clips, which display him indulging in hilarious and often bizarre antics. The YouTuber’s knack for …
When Bayern Munich’s manager, Julian Nagelsmann, was asked about Barcelona’s business in the transfer window, he had this to say about the Catalans. “The only club that has no money but buys every player they want. I do not know how. It’s kind of crazy.” This has been the burning question that has pervaded the …
Known for his hot-headed personality and crazy antics displayed on his YouTube streams, Darren Watkins Jr or Speed has kept the gaming community entertained since he began streaming in 2016. But his popularity amongst football fans rose after he pledged himself to be a fan of Cristiano Ronaldo (or ‘Crista Ronaldo’ as he puts it) …
Popular YouTuber and streamer Ishowspeed, who has undergone a meteoric rise through a string of bizarre viral moments, was in the news once again. The Ohio resident earned fame in the Footy world through content centred around the game, such as FIFA streams and even hilarious training footage. The number of popular clips starring Speed are …
Brighton & Hove Albion ruined the party at Old Trafford when they handed Erik ten Hag his first official defeat as Manchester United manager in their Premier League season opener on Sunday. The Seagulls outwitted the Red Devils, making them look silly and starting their own season on a high note. Before the game itself, …
Throughout last year’s Premier League campaign, Manchester United fans were spotted on the Old Trafford pitch about as often as the club’s own players. After the revelation of the club’s participation in launching the failed European Super League, United fans were hugely disappointed with the club’s hierarchy. Furthermore, last season saw United extend its trophyless …
Being a global phenomenon, football’s popularity has shown seemingly no limits. In fact, fans of the game are so impassioned and indulged, that they have banded together to create a separate community on the biggest media platforms. Be it Reddit, Twitter or YouTube, football fanatics have crafted their own ecosystem with its own conventions. Many figures …
Through the magic of the internet, fans are closer to their beloved clubs than ever. In fact, put enough effort in and one might become a recognised figure online, and even build a rapport with their favourite club. A prime example is Mark Goldbridge, the popular YouTuber who is a well-known creator, whose primary focus has …