It all began after the Leicester City defender questioned the Liverpool legend about his decision to wear an Everton training top while filming for Sky Sports.
One of the main reasons why Jamie Carragher has excelled in his role as a Sky Sports pundit is his refusal to sugarcoat the truth, or shy away from an argument. Two character traits that he also adopts on Twitter.
If you happen to follow the Liverpool icon on social media, then you’ll know that he’s more than capable of giving as good as he gets. This was perfectly illustrated in a recent discussion that he had with Leicester City defender Danny Simpson.
Nobody could ever question Carragher’s devotion, commitment and love for the red jersey of Liverpool, but like many Anfield icons that grew up on Merseyside, the defender was actually a boyhood Evertonian.
Ahead of the meeting between Spurs and Everton at the weekend, the Champions League winning centre-half recently took part in a finishing masterclass with Everton striker Romelu Lukaku that’s going to air in the pre-match segment, but his choice of training gear inevitably got people talking.
Again, it’s worth stating that Carra’ is a TV personality. Emphasis on the word ‘personality’ here because it’s clear that the Liverpool defender was more than willing to make himself the subject of some playful fun by donning the colours of ‘the enemy’.
Interview & finishing masterclass from @RomeluLukaku9 for the @SpursOfficial & @Everton game. Told him he's World Class!! pic.twitter.com/QUilW9XAOX
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) February 28, 2017
One of the highest profile people to offer their opinion on Carragher wearing the Everton colours was former Manchester United defender Danny Simpson.
Have a read of their conversation below.
We can’t help but think that there might be a friendly bit of needle between the pair, especially considering Carragher’s highly praised views on Claudio Ranieri’s recent sacking.
Just gonna put it out there. No offence but I don't think I would ever see @GNev2 training in a Man City Training shirt pic.twitter.com/fgjOOLqKdl
— DANNY SIMPSON (@dannysimpson) March 1, 2017
Following the sacking of Ranieri, Carragher’s reply questioned the reasons why there was a marked improvement in Leicester’s performance levels against Liverpool.
More offensive than you lot running around on Monday?!!! https://t.co/Paefz3fqOd
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) March 1, 2017
come on Jamie it's your job to check them stats. Aren't we all just average players who won the best league in the world
— DANNY SIMPSON (@dannysimpson) March 1, 2017
Simpson then whipped out the oldest joke that you can use about a Liverpool player…
@Carra23 I respect your opinion, and as a defender I look up to you and what you've achieved. However i won the league you haven't 👍🏽 😂 🏆
— DANNY SIMPSON (@dannysimpson) March 1, 2017
…to which Carragher replied.
Thought you had more? You part of those joke players at Man U who claimed titles after 5 games a season?!!
Quiet on Seville Daniel. 🤔 https://t.co/UWu1hZwIiA— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) March 1, 2017
Another reminder from Simpson that he has a certain medal in his trophy cabinet.
yea, joke man united players holding this beauty pic.twitter.com/XXiBrrdbCH
— DANNY SIMPSON (@dannysimpson) March 1, 2017
Another request from Jamie about the Seville performance.
Seville please Daniel, Seville…… https://t.co/7kArzBBbtL
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) March 1, 2017
Maybe Gary Neville can be the referee and sort out a peace deal?
I could tell. I'm sorry but regardless of being a pundit you are man united through and through and you would never do that
— DANNY SIMPSON (@dannysimpson) March 1, 2017
