In amongst the general dross on Twitter, Facebook and various football forums lurks the odd bit of genius that makes it all worthwhile. With the new season fixture list now unveiled, we’re drawing a line under 2011/12 by reminiscing over those GIFs that just keep on giving…
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Just another Eastern European league game...

The ultimate professional, Glen Johnson

There's a blood and seaman joke in here somewhere...

The pocket was there, he just didn't see it...

Wee Jay Spearing

That Rangers administrator isn't messing about...

Liverpool's Carling Cup win wasn't easy on the eye...

Oh the irony.

Still, it got him a part in Woy's World...

...and a role in the All Star Premier League band

Wenger's solo career didn't last long

Credit where it's due... Suarez taken out by Rooney's ex-girlfriend

AVB realises CFC are more KGB

Spot the Spurs lads...

Ashley Young doing what he does best...

Adam's penalty at Wembley; I screamed as well

Ronaldo: "Just wanted to check that you're.... ah, I'll leave you boys to it."

Millions around the world watched in anticipation.... but no, she didn't eat it

Roy Hodgson's first England press conference...

Little Luis and his birthday cake accident...

Glen Johnson rues his tenner on 2-2