Unless you've been living under a rock for the past 24 hours, you will have heard all about Leicester City and their fairy tale ending to the most unlikely sporting story ever to unfold.
Leicester City have won the Premier League and are champions of England.
I still can't believe that sentence is real. And judging by the reactions of just about everyone with any remote interest in football, they can't either.
Jack Whitehall's had me laughing the most - a simple congratulations after his father posted the kind of tweet no son should ever have to see...
Mrs Whitehall very over excited. Might get lucky later. pic.twitter.com/HN8DU7esQQ
- michael whitehall (@fatherwhitehall) May 2, 2016
This makes me both happy and appalled. Congrats Leicester City!!! https://t.co/KpN8ore6gR
- Jack Whitehall (@jackwhitehall) May 2, 2016
Then there was Jeremy Clarkson's shock at everyone supporting Chelsea for the first time, possibly ever...
Arrived at the Bridge. Come on Chelsea. Let's win this for Leicester.
Never thought I'd say that.
- Jeremy Clarkson (@JeremyClarkson) May 2, 2016
So rare as a Chelsea fan to have everyone (nearly) on our side. Joyous evening. Well done Leicester. Well done.
- Jeremy Clarkson (@JeremyClarkson) May 2, 2016
I have said all year that @GaryLineker has shown himself to be the best presenter on TV. Now he's allowed to let his trousers down.
- Jeremy Clarkson (@JeremyClarkson) May 2, 2016
And Spurs fan Adele not sounding bitter at all...
Proud of you Spurs! But Leicester... What an inspiration, the best fucking story ever! Congratulations!!!! X
- Adele (@Adele) May 2, 2016
Local crisp eater and Leicester lad Gary Lineker who may well be presenting Match of the Day in his underwear at some point...
I can't breathe.
- Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) May 2, 2016
Leicester City have won the Premier League. The biggest sporting shock of my lifetime, and it's only my team.
- Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) May 2, 2016
Hope they're whiter than white Links #LeicesterCity pic.twitter.com/e68eEvgpJg
- Danielle Bux (@DanielleBux) May 2, 2016
I had this incredible dream last night. It was a dream, wasn't it?
- Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) May 3, 2016
Arrived in Germany which reminds me. 'Football is a simple game. 22 men chase a ball for 90 minutes and at the end..... Leicester win.'
- Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) May 3, 2016
Let's not forget about football god and Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane being told about facing Leicester in the Champions League next season...
Zinedine Zidane on Leicester City: "Miracles don't exist in football - they had a wonderful season."
- Jonathan Smith (@jonnysmiffy) May 3, 2016
The Leicester City players, after an extremely tough but ridiculously rewarding season, were all buzzing at the final whistle of Spurs' 2-2 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge last night, handing them the title.
Left back Christian Fuchs posted this video of the team celebrating at Jamie Vardy's house last night...
CHAMPIONS!!!! pic.twitter.com/pFtvo5XUNx
- Christian Fuchs (@FuchsOfficial) May 2, 2016
Where else were they going to have a party?
Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel followed in his father's footsteps and thanked fans after his dad, legendary Manchester United keeper Peter, pointed out an uncanny resemblance to his first ever Premier League title win.
Words can not describe the love I have for my teammates. I dreamt of this since i was a boy and i will be forever grateful to you all :heart:
- Kasper schmeichel (@kschmeichel1) May 2, 2016
May 2nd 1993 I am 29 yrs old, we didn't play but won @premierleague because our rivals didn't win. (1/2)
- Peter Schmeichel (@Pschmeichel1) May 2, 2016
May 2nd 2016 @kschmeichel1 29 yrs of age, and @LCFC didn't play but they also won @premierleague because @SpursOfficial didn't win! (2/2)
- Peter Schmeichel (@Pschmeichel1) May 2, 2016
And now the rest of the Foxes squad...
Leicester City. Champions of England. pic.twitter.com/WRwfysTn2N
- Leicester City (@LCFC) May 2, 2016
Just a regular day at the office... NOT!
Claudio Ranieri arrives for work this morning :raised_hands:#havingaparty pic.twitter.com/6wRDV5clRv
- Leicester City (@LCFC) May 3, 2016
What a game... makes me look like an angel! CHAMPIONS!!!
- robert huth (@robert_huth) May 2, 2016
The moment Chelsea equalise and you lose control #champions #WeDidIt :trophy: pic.twitter.com/MPUFexxeDy
- Wes Morgan (@Wes5L1nk) May 2, 2016
Started from the bottom now we're here pic.twitter.com/nLf3sdTmtT
- Danny Simpson (@dannysimpson) May 3, 2016
CHAMPIONS !!!!! :trophy::trophy::trophy::trophy::trophy::trophy: thank u everyone !!!
- Riyad Mahrez (@Mahrez22) May 2, 2016
.... pic.twitter.com/nnwmRyOg6y
- Jamie Vardy (@vardy7) May 2, 2016
!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/aEY3VhB1T8
- jeffrey schlupp (@Jeffrey_Schlupp) May 2, 2016
From League 1 to Premier League Champions!! Unbelievable feeling.. :blue_heart::trophy: https://t.co/AsgZGQHLQt pic.twitter.com/AFrAYKXPDV
- Andy King (@10_kingy) May 2, 2016
Spurs ran Leicester close this season and after a resounding 4-0 victory at Stoke two weeks ago, had renewed vigour they could close the gap on league leaders Leicester. But after a disappointing 1-1 draw at home to West Brom last Monday, Leicester needed to avoid defeat against Manchester United and hope for Spurs to not beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in order to claim their first league title in the club's 132-year history.
That's exactly what happened and despite a fiery affair at Stamford Bridge, a few of Spurs' players and the club were all as dignified as they could have been in defeat...
Congratulations to @LCFC on winning the @PremierLeague.
- Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) May 2, 2016
I want to congratulate @LCFC on winning the title. We've fought hard for it and I'm proud of our season. #coys pic.twitter.com/XU1FovxPke
- Nacer Chadli (@NChadli) May 3, 2016
I'm so proud of this team and club. We put it all on the line but unfortunately it just wasn't enough. We learn and come back stronger! 1/2
- Harry Kane (@HKane) May 2, 2016
...our aim now is to secure 2nd place and the club's highest finish for 53 years. Lastly, many congratulations to @LCFC, amazing achievement
- Kyle Walker (@kylewalker2) May 3, 2016
I'm so proud of this team and club. We put it all on the line but unfortunately it just wasn't enough. We learn and come back stronger! 1/2
- Harry Kane (@HKane) May 2, 2016
Congratulations to Leicester on what they achieved. Finally thanks to all the fans! Let's finish the season strong now! #COYS
- Harry Kane (@HKane) May 2, 2016
Again, I can't believe I am writing this but congratulations to Leicester City on becoming Premier League champions. It's hard to argue it not being the greatest achievement ever seen in football, if not sport as a whole.
Words by emotionally confused Spurs fan George Pavlou
Featured image credit: PA
Topics: Spurs, Gary Lineker, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Football, Premier League, Jeremy Clarkson
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