"Don't mess with The Untouchables! Howard is alright by me but they don't like him in Poland or Egypt," hoots Brian Corcoran.Photograph: n/a"In the run up to the World Cup Mr Webb and Mr Ovrebo make sure they are seen in the same place at the same time. Just to avoid any possible hint of confusion," boom booms Mat Owen.Photograph: n/a"Here is my entry," proffered Stephen Garman, in one of the least imaginitive captions we received.Photograph: n/a
"To compensate for the loss of Ronaldo, Sir Alex signed the two men most capable of changing a game United's way in an instant," honks William Wilson.Photograph: n/a"Another big game, another poor mistake. Howard always does it his way..." Thomas Nycz-Losi's effort features the frankly disturbing image of Harry Redknapp in drag.Photograph: n/a"Mr Webb has a quick check with the fourth official before making that all important decision." Simple but effective from Mat Owen.Photograph: n/a"Howard's attempt to get back in with the Egyptians was a little obvious." Matt Padmore clearly sphinx his stab at humour is a bit more sophisticated.Photograph: n/a"Looks like Howard Webb has made a movie about his new best friend," parrots Ben McClean, presumably in a bid to emphasise his point.Photograph: n/a"Howard's way of refereeing was not to everyones liking." Full marks for pun-ditry, David Shilton – but have you been copying Thomas Nycz-Losi's homework?Photograph: n/a"He waited 5000 years and 94 minutes to avenge himself," zings Martin Myers.Photograph: n/a"No-one likes getting Howard Webb on a Saturday afternoon." That's less a caption, Joe Richardson, more a statement of fact.Photograph: n/a"Rameses was not a happy Pharaoh after the penalty decision ..." Chris Dantas wheels out another Egyptian-themed effort.Photograph: n/a"'The decision was not based on my assistant watching video replays,' said Howard Webb, as his nose grew longer and longer and eventually snapped off under the strain." In case it wasn't obvious, Rob Moline's entry is titled 'Why the Sphinx has no nose' ...Photograph: n/a"Not many people know this, but Howard Webb also had a succesful pop career," titters Joe Richardson, possibly while dressed head to toe in leather and singing 'I'm Too Sexy'.Photograph: n/a
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