Ryan McLaughlin is a young player owned by Liverpool but out on loan to Scottish side Aberdeen. The 20-year-old made his debut for his new club on Wednesday, and like most modern day athletes took to Twitter to express his joy.
Good to make my debut last night. Thanks for the messages. Another win also pic.twitter.com/pxHHTAqVjb
— Ryan McLaughlin (@RyanMcL2) September 16, 2015
Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler responded to his celebratory tweet with a funny jab at the youngster which sparked a hilarious back and forth battle of comedy.
@RyanMcL2 only just making your debut..... ?, you've been there a month.. Well done pal
— Robbie Fowler (@Robbie9Fowler) September 17, 2015
@Robbie9Fowler don't know why I'm nibbling .. but there was an international break! Thanks mate
— Ryan McLaughlin (@RyanMcL2) September 17, 2015
@RyanMcL2 how many caps did you get in that international break.....? Thought so...
— Robbie Fowler (@Robbie9Fowler) September 18, 2015
At this point, McLaughlin dropped the gloves and cranked the banter up to 11.
@Robbie9Fowler they'll come in due time don't worry.. You can use one to cover that receding hairline of yours
— Ryan McLaughlin (@RyanMcL2) September 18, 2015
HAHAHAHAHA!
@RyanMcL2 I'll give you a year... You'll be combing your Barnet from the back of your arse
— Robbie Fowler (@Robbie9Fowler) September 18, 2015
@Robbie9Fowler this time next year I'll be like a young Jason statham pic.twitter.com/fBGnZ9RXTm
— Ryan McLaughlin (@RyanMcL2) September 18, 2015
@RyanMcL2 look more like robocop when he takes his helmet off
— Robbie Fowler (@Robbie9Fowler) September 18, 2015
Finally, the youngster signed off by comparing himself to one of the legends of English football. Go out in style, kid.
@Robbie9Fowler ask your followers to play a game.. Spot the difference. pic.twitter.com/WDAIyTpx3F
— Ryan McLaughlin (@RyanMcL2) September 18, 2015
Top bantz, lads!