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#RAYWILKINS

Ex-rangers and Hibs player Ray Wilkins has died at the age of 61. He was being treated at St George’s Hospital in London after a cardiac arrest. His former clubs and fans paid tribute to him. @timmorgan said: “Had the pleasure of watching Ray Wilkins live during his first stint with QPR. His range of skills and understanding of what was going around him was astonishing. An artist amongst athletes.” @jerry_tremellen commented: “So sad to hear about the death of Ray Wilkins. A fine footballer and a fine man too. RIP.” @brezzo posted: “Ray Wilkins was a quality player and a total gent.” @jeff_quilter commented: “So sad to hear the news about Ray Wilkins. He was brilliant during his time at Rangers, his mind was always one step ahead of everyone else.”

#GC2018

Countries and their teams took part in the Commonwealth Games 2018 opening ceremony at Carrara Stadium in Gold Coast, Australia. Around 35,000 attended, including Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Prince Charles. @nicolasturgeon said: “Good luck @team_scotland – enjoy the moment! Everyone at home will be cheering you on.” @Deguzmansports said: “I’m loving the beach theme at #Goldcoast2018. Surfboards used to bear the names of the teams entering the stadium and lifeguards announcing each team in.” @trisgilla said: “Who is going to clean up all the sand? I don’t think they need that much for the long jump.”

#JACOBREESMOGG

The creators of The Beano comic have sent Tory MP Jacob Rees-mogg a “cease and desist” letter asking him to stop impersonating one of its longest-running characters, Walter The Softy. @Jacob_rees_mogg replied: “I am flattered to be accused by the Beano’s legal eagles of imitating Walter the Softy whose powerful physical prowess is so much greater than my own.” @Felicity_baker said: “I can’t unsee this.” @bitgit wrote: “For crying out loud, Jacob Rees-mogg being compared to a Beano character may be harmless fun but it’s NOT news.” @thevoicebloke added: “What an insult to Walter, lovely guy, very misunderstood.”