Neal Maupay

Neal Maupay's Twitter Troll: Everton Fans Not Laughing Along!

Everton striker Neal Maupay's cheeky social media post takes a swipe at the Toffees and sparks outrage among fans. Is he still part of the team?

When you think of football players creating social media drama, Neal Maupay might just be at the top of that list. The Everton striker, who is currently on loan at Marseille, recently stirred the pot with a cheeky tweet that has sent waves of indignation rolling through the Toffees fanbase. After a disappointing 2-0 loss to Nottingham Forest, Maupay couldn't resist having a little fun, proclaiming, "Whenever I'm having a bad day, I just check Everton's score."

As you might imagine, such a comment didn’t sit well with Everton supporters who were already grappling with the weight of their club's lackluster performances. It's one thing to support your parent club; it's another entirely to poke fun at its misfortunes—especially when your contract is still hanging around like that last piece of cake at a party. This has left many questioning Maupay's loyalties and ignited a debate on the appropriateness of his teasing approach. Initially, he might have expected some light-hearted banter, but he’s quickly learned that football fans don’t take kindly to jabs at their beloved teams.

The online fallout didn't just come from disgruntled fans; former boxer Tony Bellew, a die-hard Evertonian, weighed in with his own scathing remarks, calling Maupay "the weasel." It seems the feud has escalated beyond just banter, with Bellew suggesting Maupay should perhaps keep his opinions behind closed doors, especially when he’s still under contract with the Toffees. This drama has propelled Maupay into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons, making one wonder if it’s truly wise to mix football with trolling.

As much as football serves up a delicious helping of rivalries and banter, sometimes players need to remember they’re part of the club, and fans expect a little loyalty in return. In other cheeky revelations, it’s worth noting that social media antics often backfire, especially when you’re still affiliated with the club you’re having a laugh at. On a closing note, it’s interesting to see how social platforms have become battlegrounds for sporting disputes, where emojis and hashtags can lead to as much confrontation as on-field rivalries. Let’s just say, this drama is far from over!