Tweets of the week

Rory McIlroy: was in a philosophical mood following disappointment at The Masters
Giles Lucas13 April 2012

From Rory Mcllroy to Will Carling, take a look at some of the best 'tweets' from the sporting week

rioferdy5 (Rio Ferdinand) - Was involved in a 'Twitter' joust with Piers Morgan this week
"Tweeps I've got the Grammar detective on my case over spelling names wrong etc...this isn't school! Spell checkers shows old age+bore off!"

kevindaviesbwfc (Kevin Davies) - Took inspiration from a cinema outing
"Just watched the film Men of Honour that's the kind of inspiration I am looking for for Sundays game!!!"

finnysteve (Steven Finn) - Wardrobe change for Steve
"Wore a jock strap for the first time today and actually enjoyed it. Felt like I was modelling some ann summers underwear though.#notpretty"

McIlroyRory (Rory Mcllroy) - Was in a philosophical mood following disappointment in Augusta
"It's repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. & once that belief becomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen. -Muhammad Ali"

Swannyg66 (Graeme Swann) - Mused about the national football stadium
"Have just passed wembley on the train. Can anyone tell me exactly why they put the 'crashed flying saucer' archway over the stadium?"

vaughany14 (James Vaughan) - Vented his view on Ray Wilkins' style of commentary
"Ray wilkins commentating = #tvonmute"

willcarling (Will Carling) - Is Josh Lewsey Will Carling's father?
"Sushi for lunch today with Josh Lewsey. He was very smart - grey suit but with red socks! #remindsmeofmydad = not good :)"

rafvdvaart (Rafael van der Vaart) - Slowly but surely collecting many awards
"Already won player of the month and best buy of the season, now also nominated for player of the year. I'm very proud!"

jack_wilshere (Jack Wilshere) - Paid his respect to Danny Fiszman
"RIP Arsenal director Danny Fiszman, a huge fan, will be missed by us all...great man and big part of the club!"

MikeTyson (Mike Tyson) - Showed more of his reflective streak this week
"I'm so glad I grew up to be a human being... instead of some millionaire or billionaire."

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