Barker: Twitter ban follows bar on players internet use
Following the lead of a number of prominent managers, Albion gaffer, Jade Barker, has banned his players from airing their views via Twitter. The move follows criticism of an unnamed referee on a Twitter feed belonging to glossy locked attacker, Vilem Palac. The message, which included an image of the official dressed in a Southbank shirt, said “And they call him the best ref in Southern Sunday innit. Fackin’ sausage munching joke that is”. The Tweet provoked a flurry of responses amongst his three followers with one poster, named ‘Lucy’, responding “Can you get some milk on your way home?”.
The flaxen haired rocker, later apologised claiming it was only a joke. Barker, however, was not amused. “I’m shocked” said the Albion manager. “First of all, I didn’t know he could type or use a computer. Secondly, I’m amazed that anyone reads his tweets.” A thorough audit by the club revealed a number of Albiones using their Twitter feeds to update fans on their latest antics, with some potentially revealing and embarrassing revelations:
@BigStew: “3rd gym session today. Man, I’m pumped. Quick hit of creatine and some of that stuff from Nevada, and back on it!”
@RichPemberton: “Hello ladies…”
@JamesBourne: “Red Fox, Operation Havana is a go. I repeat, go.”
@LordBarnaby: “MOJITO! MOJITO! MOJITO!”
@JonRoberts: “Quality dump this morning. At least 8 out of 10.”
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Barker has now introduced a blanket ban with a fine for any players breaching the rules. “If someone wants to say anything to anyone, they can say it to me first. And I’ll tell him to shut up, fool.”