In recent years, the use of social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter have had an impact on everyday life.
But now, for the first time, it may have played a key role in the transfer of a footballer as Yeovil Town manager Terry Skiverton snapped up former Everton striker Kieran Agard, following his release from the Toffees, after being made aware of his availability via his Twitter account. thus creating the world's first 'twansfer'.
Whether the signing of Agard was solely down to the suggestions of fans on the social networking site remains to be seen. Indeed Agard had previously been on loan at Peterborough United, where, at the time, former Glovers' boss Gary Johnson had been in charge and would therefore been in a position to give his former captain a second opinion on him.
If nothing else, the move is a good PR move for a club that has been battling falling attendance figures during the previous campaign and could be seen as a good way of bridging the gap between the playing staff and the supporters.
Also, in a close seseen a number of star names leave Huish Park, including last season's leading scorer Dean Bowditch, a player who Agard is likely to be regarded as a replacement for, Andy Welsh, Nathan Smith and Adam Virgo as well as a possible departure of Craig Alcock, it will give the Glovers' faithful something to smile about at the very least.
