People have been confusing ITV News anchor Tom Bradby with American Football superstar Tom Brady on Twitter – and the journalist has been having a bit of fun with it.
Brady, arguably the greatest ever quarterback in the NFL, revealed yesterday that he was leaving the New England Patriots after two decades and a record six Superbowl wins with the team.
His decision, announced on Twitter, prompted questions from some fans. But rather than tweet @tombrady, they have ended up asking questions of @tombradby instead – a single “b” making a world of difference.
It has lead Bradby to offer the following, tongue-in-cheek, insights:
Oh man, I'd had enough. What can I say? A man can only win so many superbowls. https://t.co/ecAGohJ9L3
— tom bradby (@tombradby) March 18, 2020
Definitely Tennessee. https://t.co/oSrr0MpeZt
— tom bradby (@tombradby) March 8, 2020
Bradby has just over 86,000 Twitter followers. Brady, however, has 1m.
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