Whenever esports hits mainstream media, there is an army of traditional sportsmen ready to pounce and admonish outlets for ever allowing such horrible entertainment appear in our papers or on our television screens. We’ve rounded up some of the best Twitter responses to the FIFA eClub World Cup Paris coverage on Sky right here, for your entertainment.
Paddy Power kick off proceedings
https://twitter.com/paddypower/status/998152669297565696
Always reliable: Cancellation threats
https://twitter.com/__Michael_Prior/status/998153342659506176
Chris can’t wrap his head around this rubbish
https://twitter.com/8chrisOKeeffe8/status/997869046690394113
Grundy is embarrassed for everyone
https://twitter.com/GrundyOxford/status/998197041414197248
This Bus was ready for Battle
https://twitter.com/Bus__23/status/997753397968363520
Think of the children
https://twitter.com/RonanGaughran17/status/998257751427076102
When in doubt, “virgins” works
https://twitter.com/RoccoBroad/status/998156015941103621
It wasn’t all bad, though
https://twitter.com/Hisssy10/status/997749168855805952
Call of Duty pro Moose watches whilst engaging in *gasps* physical activity
https://twitter.com/Mooseman95/status/998208315179061249
Some even enjoyed their first esports experience
https://twitter.com/FPLFamily/status/998199604557570048 Whether they like it or not, it seems esports is here to stay. Though many people are upset at having their precious time wasted, it's good to see some people becoming interested in esports through Sky's coverage. If you need more esports from your Sky subscription, Ginx TV will be covering the ESL One Birmingham Dota 2 major this weekend on Sky Channel 433.