Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Tim Howard: 10 tweets about new US hero


US goalkeeper Tim Howard reacts during a Round of 16 football match between Belgium and USA at Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup 1 July 2014 Howard will now be serving in several key government positions, if fans get their wish
The American World Cup party is over, after a dramatic and gallant defeat to Belgium. But a new US hero was born.
Everton and USA goalkeeper Tim Howard needs no introduction to many football fans but his 16 saves on Tuesday, the most since World Cup records began, has suddenly made him a national hero.
American fans (and others) were quick to laud Howard's one-man defensive display.
Here's a selection of tweeted expressions of admiration.