The official police Twitter accounts that are REALLY enjoying the World Cup

The World Cup is ripe fodder for Twitter. Just ask Phil Neville or Thierry Henry’s cardigan. But some of the football-themed banter tickling us over this past week has come from an unlikely source… the police.

While much of the force focuses it social media output solely on serious matters, a few choice Twitter accounts have taken a more humorous approach to their coverage of the tournament.

First prize goes to the South Warwickshire division (@SWarksCops) who took full advantage of poor Phil’s duff commentary…

At least we know Phil Neville won't stir the crowds in the pubs into a frenzy. Drink sensibly. #WorldCup2014 #KnowYourLimit #EnglandvsItaly

— Policing South Warks (@SWarksCops) June 14, 2014

will be playing recordings of Phil Neville all night to keep the streets all calm and sleepy.

Remember respect residents #KnowYourLimit

— Policing South Warks (@SWarksCops) June 14, 2014

The former Manchester United and England defender was also on the receiving end of Preston North End Football Intel Unit’s sharp tongue…

My SatNav has more enthusiasm than Phil Neville!

— PNE Police (@PNEPolice) June 14, 2014

Special mention goes to Solihull Police (@SolihullPolice) who just can’t resist a football pun.

How many watching the opening match? 42 Brazillion!

— Solihull Police (@SolihullPolice) June 12, 2014

Please drink Modricly

— Solihull Police (@SolihullPolice) June 12, 2014

Mixed with a healthy dose of sarcasm.

Unfortunately for Spain, Torres has brought his Premier League form to #Brasil2014

— Solihull Police (@SolihullPolice) June 13, 2014

Cynicism…

What a match! Hope England can repeat the touch of the Dutch #wishfulthinking

— Solihull Police (@SolihullPolice) June 13, 2014

…and a plea for good behaviour (presumably so those football-obsessed coppers can enjoy the game in peace):

Dear Criminals, please refrain from breaking the law during #WorldCup2014 thank you very much. Kind Regards, The Police.

— Solihull Police (@SolihullPolice) June 12, 2014

And lastly there’s Staffordshire Police (@StaffsPolice) providing us with plenty of handy footballing facts to impress our mates with. Just because.

Stoke City striker Peter Odemwingie is in Nigeria’s 23-man squad for tonight’s game against Iran #interestingfact #WorldCup2014

— Staffordshire Police (@StaffsPolice) June 16, 2014

Keep an eye on this lot tonight ahead of England’s clash with Uruguay. There’s sure to be plenty more where that came from…