Cheltenham Town have become the talk of twitter after a bizarre free kick routine against Tranmere.
With the ball 30 yards from goal four players ran and dummied the ball before the free kick was struck high and wild.
Unfortunately for those involved a fan behind the goal had their phone in position with the ‘dead ball routine’ quickly finding favour on social media.
Despite the embarrassment of the free kick that went so badly wrong Cheltenham recorded a 1-0 win at Tranmere to maintain their place at the top of the National League and on course for a return to the Football League.
After recording a club record of 21 matches unbeaten Cheltenham boss Gary Johnston said: “It was a great win but a historic win as well, so I’m pleased for this group of lads that we’ve all got our names in the record books.
“You can’t just pick up these points, you’ve got to go and earn them and we had to earn it today.
“I thought we were magnificent in the first half and maybe should’ve had one or two more.
“Our defending’s been very strong and one-nil is a one-nil – I’d have liked it to be two-nil, but it’s great for our supporters to see another win from their team and no goals against.”
Cheltenham Town with the best Free Kick you’ll ever see… https://t.co/FJQW6suPsM
— Oddschecker (@Oddschecker) February 21, 2016
There was over 12,000 fans at Prenton Park as Tranmere attempt to gain promotion at the first time of asking after being relegated last season.
Former Motherwell striker Michael Higden joined Tranmere on a short term deal earlier this month.
