Football transfers reporter Fabrizio Romano reacts as the Conservatives use his ‘HERE WE GO’ trademark to announce Rishi Sunak’s Cabinet reshuffle… and the transfer window-style tweets don’t stop there!

Football transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano has reacted with shock after the Conservatives adopted his signature slogan ‘Here we go’ to tease Rishi Sunak’s cabinet reshuffle.

The Italian football journalist has become synonymous with using the phrase during his transfer reporting.

Romano typically uses the phrase to confirm that a deal has been agreed and that a signing by a club will be announced.

The Conservatives adopted the term to launch the Prime Minister’s reshuffle, marking a major reset ahead of a general election.

A message on their X account read: ‘HERE WE GO, today Rishi Sunak is strengthening his team in government to make long term decisions for a better future. Keep up to date with the latest news.’

The Conservatives used the slogan to tease Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s reshuffle

Football fans called on the Conservatives to give Fabrizio Romano his slogan back

Romano responded to the post with a shocked emoji, as football fans expressed confusion over the style of their transfer deadline-themed messages.

Undeterred, the Conservatives followed the first post with sports-style tweets announcing appointments.

“Big move, congratulations James Cleverly,” the account wrote, adding a fist pump and clapping emoji as he confirmed his appointment as Home Secretary.

The light-hearted post eased tension within the party, with Suella Braverman sacked after a series of bitter clashes.

Former Prime Minister David Cameron’s shock return to government as Foreign Secretary was announced with the post ‘He’s back, congratulations David Cameron’, including the use of a rising emoji.

Football fans continued to express confusion over the style of tweets, with Cameron’s announcement compared to being similar to a League One club announcing a loan signing.

“Conservatives are announcing David Cameron like it’s deadline day, this country is over,” one user wrote.

“Who is in charge of the social media team? You are an official government page and not a football team announcing a transfer deal on deadline day, said another.

The Conservatives used several sports-like tweets to confirm Sunak’s appointments

Simon Clarke responded by using the theme to question the lack of options on the right wing

Football fans hit back on social media by criticizing the transfer deadline day theme

Romano’s slogan was used again with the Conservatives’ message: ‘Vicky Atkins to Health, here we go’.

“AGREEMENT REACHED: Laura Trott to take up position as Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Finance,” said a further announcement.

Sunak’s reshuffle has been described as a ‘troll’ for the Tory right, with MPs expressing anger at the ‘astonishing’ overhaul.

Simon Clarke appeared to have taken to the sporting theme to express his disapproval of Sunak’s changes.

The Conservative MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland responded to a recent story confirming Raheem Sterling had been left out of the latest England squad.

“Some controversial choices from the manager, to say the least,” he tweeted.

‘It is never wise to miss options on the right wing; the team runs the risk of becoming seriously out of balance.’

Cameron’s return caused a political earthquake in Westminster. He is the first member of the House of Lords to serve in this role since Lord Carrington in the 1980s, and the first ex-prime minister to return to the Cabinet since Alec Douglas-Home in the 1970s.

The appointment of Vicky Atkins as Health Minister was announced with his ‘here we go’ trademark

Suella Braverman has been ousted as home secretary after a series of clashes with Sunak

Westminster was in shock when former Prime Minister David Cameron (centre) stepped out of a Downing Street official car this morning to become Foreign Secretary under Sunak.

He is given a peerage so that he can take over the government post, because he is not an MP.

A few weeks ago, Lord Cameron condemned Mr Sunak’s decision to downgrade the HS2 rail project. Disbelieving Tory MPs, who deeply distrust the peer after he led the Remain campaign before quitting in 2016, also criticized him for fostering closer relations with China as prime minister.

But jubilant arch-remainer Lord Heseltine praised Mr Sunak for his return to ‘midfield’ and urged him to also bring back George Osborne.

Lord Cameron avoided using the sports theme when he made a statement after taking up the post as Foreign Secretary.

In a statement, Lord Cameron said: ‘We face a huge range of international challenges, including the war in Ukraine and the crisis in the Middle East.

“At this time of profound global change, it has rarely been more important for this country to stand with our allies, strengthen our partnerships and ensure our voices are heard.

“Although I have not been on the frontline of politics over the last seven years, I hope my experience – 11 years as Conservative leader and six years as Prime Minister – will help me to help the Prime Minister meet these crucial challenges. ‘

The current Lord Cameron opted against the sports theme after his appointment as Foreign Secretary

Ms Braverman’s resignation came after an extraordinary week of row over the handling of pro-Palestinian protests in London on Armistice Day.

She angered Number 10 by lashing out at “hate marches” and then writing an article accusing the police of bias without approval.

Critics have blamed her for stoking violence, with far-right counter-protesters taking to the streets – although the Tories are deeply divided and supporters say the grim scenes in the capital have proven her right.

In other developments, Therese Coffey, former deputy to Liz Truss, has quit as Environment Secretary. It is widely expected that Steve Barclay will be moved to her old role, while Victoria Atkins could be promoted to his role as Health Minister.