EFL to clamp down on Twitter jibes after clubs' petty point-scoring

Social media has descended into something of a playground for a number of EFL clubs, who have been using their Twitter accounts to engage in childish point-scoring and name calling.

Leeds were criticised after mocking Derby following their play-off final defeat to Aston Villa while Brentford and Fulham were involved in a pathetic spat following the latter’s relegation.

Sports Agenda has heard one Championship manager was so angered by a tweet taking the mickey out of a rival that he demanded it be taken down immediately.

The EFL, who have already warned clubs not to target referees on their social media accounts, are expected to remind officials of their respect campaign at their annual summer jaunt to Portugal later this week.

Meanwhile, Premier League side Newcastle were quick to tweet their congratulations to Lee Bowyer after their former player led Charlton to victory over rivals Sunderland in the League One play-off final.

Ahead of the Cricket World Cup, journalists and photographers were invited to a security briefing at the Oval. Around half an hour after the International Cricket Council’s head of security gave a presentation on the robust plans in place, a Getty Images photographer discovered that most of his gear — worth more than £10,000 — had been stolen.

Police were called and CCTV footage has been provided from Surrey’s indoor facility, where the theft took place.

A Cricket World Cup spokesperson declined to comment, other than to point out that security at the event was the responsibility of the venue and not the ICC.

Former Arsenal defender and current academy coach Per Mertesacker was a surprise sight at Tottenham’s Enfield training base in recent weeks. The German was studying for his coaching badges on enemy territory.