Tweets Analysis - Keyword: @BBCSportWales
Overview
Total number of tweets analysed
1,018
Earliest tweet was on
2023-03-22
Latest tweet was on
2023-03-31
Tweets covering
9 days
Average age of authors' accounts
8 years
Summarization
The tweets cover a range of topics related to sports, including football, rugby, cricket, and boxing. The main points discussed include a Match of the Day debut, disability in sports, grassroots development of female athletes, women's football, and players' performance and potential. There are also updates and analysis on various games and matches, as well as personal messages of support and good luck to teams and athletes.
Topic Modeling
- Debut on Match of the Day
- Sporting events (rugby, football, cricket)
- Grassroots sports development
- Opinions on players and teams
- Interviews with sports figures
Emotional Analysis
The tweets express a range of emotions, including excitement, gratitude, admiration, pride, anticipation, support, encouragement, and appreciation for sports and athletes. Some tweets focus on individual accomplishments, while others highlight team achievements or the development of the sport at the grassroots level. Overall, there is a positive and enthusiastic tone to the tweets, with a sense of community and camaraderie among sports fans and professionals.
Trend Analysis
- Sports broadcasting: many tweets mention specific TV channels and commentators related to sports events.
- Rugby: several tweets revolve around live commentary, games, and players from Wales.
- Football: a few tweets show support for teams, players, and owners from different leagues in Wales and worldwide.
- Inspiration and gratitude: some tweets highlight personal achievements, community support, and positive attitudes towards disability and female athletes.
Types of Tweets
Number of Retweets
292
Percentage of total tweets
28%
Number of Original tweets
23
Percentage of total tweets
2%
Number of tweets that contain Mentions
1,018
Percentage of total tweets
100%
Number of tweets that were Replies
696
Percentage of total tweets
68%
Number of tweets that were Quotes
18
Percentage of total tweets
1%
Number of tweets that contain Hashtags
287
Percentage of total tweets
28%
Top 5 devices used to tweet
Source | Count |
---|---|
Twitter for iPhone | 421 |
Twitter for Android | 402 |
Twitter Web App | 142 |
Twitter for iPad | 30 |
TweetDeck | 19 |
What devices were used to tweet

Top 10 accounts with highest followers count
Username | Name | Bio | Followers count |
---|---|---|---|
5liveSport | BBC 5 Live Sport | Taking you into the commentary box/on the pitch/ringside/courtside/on the green at the world's biggest sport events 🎙️⚽️🏉🎾🥊🏏⛳ Listen on the @BBCSounds app. | 414,235 |
BBCWales | BBC Wales 🏴 | The best of the @BBC, #MadeInWales • Cymraeg » @BBCCymruFyw • Corporate » @BBCWalesPress • https://t.co/bgaZPnyYeY • https://t.co/1AwkACkD6V | 232,132 |
BBCWalesNews | BBC Wales News | Breaking news, features & analysis. Instagram: https://t.co/bVTB1JPY7G • Politics: @WalesPolitics • Sport: @BBCSportWales | 172,020 |
BBCScrumV | BBC ScrumV | Breaking rugby news and info, plus behind the scenes at #ScrumV. Bringing you live rugby on Friday night, highlights on Sunday and a weekly podcast | 140,187 |
4KobusWiese | Kobus Wiese | Lover of @wiesenhofsa / @dulcecafe , good red wine, my family and life! | 106,095 |
BBCSPORTNI | BBC SPORT NI | Official https://t.co/dpp8dDMgRL account | 94,199 |
BBCRadioWales | BBC Radio Wales | 🎧 Listen on FM, digital radio, your smart speaker or @BBCSounds 🔊 Ask your smart speaker to play “BBC News for Wales” | 81,591 |
S4C | S4C 🏴 | Sianel Genedlaethol Cymru | Wales' National Broadcaster 📲 Cyfryngau Cymdeithasol | Social Media 📺 Teledu | TV 💻 Arlein | Online Yn Ateb - Replies: 10yb-10yh | 49,059 |
iwanwroberts | Iwan Roberts | Lucky enough to have played for: Watford,Huddersfield,Leicester,Wolves, NCFC & Wales. Now working for Welsh media. | 39,548 |
philsteele1 | Phil Steele | OBE (Old Boy of Ely) Ex SEN teacher, rugby commentator BBC Radio Wales + S4C Clic, after dinner speaker, event host, best selling author “Nerves of Steele.” | 35,460 |
Top 10 accounts with highest friends count
Username | Name | Bio | Followers count |
---|---|---|---|
NWalesSocial | #NorthWalesSocial ⬆️🏴🤝 | One mention of #NorthWalesSocial gets you out across #NorthWales #GogleddCymru 🏴 join #NWalesHour every Thursday evening with host @Social_NWales | 14,638 |
KevinPascoe | Kevin Pascoe #PoliticsOfFairness | No-DMs unless I actually know you. Socialist. Ex-OU & ex-Welsh Labour Senedd candidate. Pro-Indie. UCU & Unite. Views my own TW=my view RT= interesting Like=? | 14,556 |
white_arrow_uk | White Arrow | A better world for future Generations.Animals, Family. #Trump. Christian🙏Support our ArmedServices. #StandUp4HumanRights #WeWillNotComply | 12,312 |
mowermanjimmy | Jimmy The Mower | One of the good guys Don't take anything too seriously apart from the mowing. Machinery reviewer and turf industry influencer https://t.co/DmbVF77vvw | 8,328 |
7puzzle | Paul Godding | Maths Lecturer/Entertainer & now Online Tutor • Recently diagnosed with Type-1 Diabetes #T1D • Siaradwr Cymraeg Newydd, ond fi angen ymarfer • #CofiwchDryweryn | 7,260 |
AndrewRuscoe | Andrew Ruscoe ⚽️ | Technical Expert in Sport. Founder of @FCUtdofWxm, L7 PG Dip Sports Coach & Development, BA (Hons) Youth & Community, PGCE, FAW C & FAW GK C,FA Futsal L1🌟 | 6,660 |
runner_scarlet | Neil-The-Scarlet-Runner | Neil, 48, Welsh rugby + Scarlets fan who runs a bit. Support worker for adults with autism and learning disabilities 😊 Inclusive. Supportive. Kind. | 6,580 |
bodman_mike | Sir Mike Bodman#FBPE 💙 | Dad,Bampi,Proud Welshman,Rugby,Football,Sport in general,Politics Centre Left Socialist but can swing both ways if needed 🤔. | 6,228 |
newbridgerfc | Newbridge Rugby | Welsh rugby club playing in Division 1 East of the WRU Admiral National League. | 5,821 |
4KobusWiese | Kobus Wiese | Lover of @wiesenhofsa / @dulcecafe , good red wine, my family and life! | 5,812 |
Most active users
Username | Bio | Number of tweets |
---|---|---|
philip76886475 | - | 32 |
aled_2004 | - | 20 |
BBCWales | The best of the @BBC, #MadeInWales • Cymraeg » @BBCCymruFyw • Corporate » @BBCWalesPress • https://t.co/bgaZPnyYeY • https://t.co/1AwkACkD6V | 15 |
daxpwnsyouall | Armchair football pundit and stat machine. Twitch moderator and loiterer. Real-time strategy and first person shooter aficionado. Swansea City FC | 13 |
Sarahleck5 | Family, Friends, Football, Books, Music, Animals, Theatre & 'GOOD' TV. | 12 |
AntWelshViking | Cardiff City & Wales | 11 |
LWaunfawr | Welsh first and always. Proud Dragons RFC & Welsh rugby fan. I follow rugby people. Prone to the odd typo. Detest bloodsports. No unsolicited DM’s. | 10 |
WRUWomenSupport | backing the Welsh Women's rugby team #backthegirls #EN14 #DoBetterWRU | 10 |
jarekd | A beautiful mind, a knackered body. Cymru am Byth. Tech, Travel, Modern Art, Minimalism, House Music are my thing. Surface Pro X fan. | 9 |
BBCScrumV | Breaking rugby news and info, plus behind the scenes at #ScrumV. Bringing you live rugby on Friday night, highlights on Sunday and a weekly podcast | 8 |
Tweets per day

Top 10 tweets with highest Retweet count
ID | Text | Retweet count |
---|---|---|
1640267935015919618 | Dreams can be achieved even with a #disability so thankful to support from family & friends. Be grateful in life and follow your heart 🏴@BBCSportWales @dsw_news #walesPDRL #RugbyLeague https://t.co/zCzCtYQkhs | 5 |
1641009262603247616 | Read more about @Dawn_Bowden, MS & Deputy Minister for Sport's visit to U15 @ECB_cricket South Wales Girls' Finals Day last week https://t.co/t4N9I7et4D @WGCulture @WelshGovernment @BBCSportWales @sportwales #WeAreWelshCricket 🏴🏏 https://t.co/6tKOPWykNl | 5 |
1641137883842002944 | Thoroughly enjoyed last night making my Match of the day debut with @bbcsportwales - even better the boys got the win 🏴❤️ Massive thanks to @mrjasonmohammad and @joe16led for making it easy for me! 😇 https://t.co/mREVB4tf9w | 3 |
1641387442002440195 | ⚽️🏀 Yn cychwyn Heno ⚽️🏀 Starting Tonight 00.00-02.00 @ButetownP 16+ #MidnightRamadanSportsWales #Ramadan #Wales #Cymru #Caerdydd #Cardiff #peldroed #pelfasged @sgorio @PodcastPeldroed @BBCChwaraeonRC @BBCSportWales https://t.co/YKd0caS46B | 2 |
1639757274729119745 | Saturday 25/3/23 @newbridgerfc v @BedlinogRFC in the Division 1 East League, Newbridge winning 43-5 with a dominant display @BBCSportWales @AllWalesSport @welshclubrugby @WalesRugby #upthepigs @NRFCSC @WelshRugbyUnion #rugby @TimesSport #mindthegap #WelshRugby https://t.co/WA9l1R6LG8 | 2 |
1639698670030319616 | @RallyNorthWales O look @ITVSport @BBCSportWales a sport exists that doesn't involve a ball yes it's called rallying that brings in revenue to the local towns and villages | 2 |
1640828553276039168 | Diolch yn Fawr y wal goch🙏 It seems even @BBCSportWales wanted to get involved with tonight’s gig😂🏴 Topped off by a win, cracking 👊 #YmaOHyd #Cymru https://t.co/hEY8LK99Gk | 2 |
1640286330583240704 | 🏏Glamorgan One Day Cup captain Kiran Carlson tells @BBCSportWales about his hopes for the season and how the club will adapt to having coach Mark Alleyne in charge for limited-overs cricket alongside Matthew Maynard for the Championship #BBCCricket https://t.co/L6gcvuSg7b | 2 |
1640638724768690177 | @BBCSportWales @BBCScrumV As a former player i feel for any 1 who has got hurt. But this will kill the game. Rugby is a contact sport. | 1 |
1640438513525989378 | @BBCSportWales easy 10-0 win maguire hattric | 1 |
Top 10 tweets with highest Like count
ID | Text | Like count |
---|---|---|
1641137883842002944 | Thoroughly enjoyed last night making my Match of the day debut with @bbcsportwales - even better the boys got the win 🏴❤️ Massive thanks to @mrjasonmohammad and @joe16led for making it easy for me! 😇 https://t.co/mREVB4tf9w | 83 |
1639758253356711936 | @BBCSportWales @BBCMOTD @BBCOne @jasonmohammad @joe16led @Gabbidon35 He’s not on loan lads, he’s ours! #itfc https://t.co/5VzEbYTuNE | 74 |
1640267935015919618 | Dreams can be achieved even with a #disability so thankful to support from family & friends. Be grateful in life and follow your heart 🏴@BBCSportWales @dsw_news #walesPDRL #RugbyLeague https://t.co/zCzCtYQkhs | 65 |
1640828553276039168 | Diolch yn Fawr y wal goch🙏 It seems even @BBCSportWales wanted to get involved with tonight’s gig😂🏴 Topped off by a win, cracking 👊 #YmaOHyd #Cymru https://t.co/hEY8LK99Gk | 57 |
1639524980277780483 | @BBCSportWales Page should have played Johnson more in the World Cup instead of making it a lap of honour for his old pals. | 37 |
1639611752764547072 | Ready for the off for @ospreys v @dragonsrugby West is best? Or will the Wise men come from the East? You’re welcome to join @derwynjonescdf and myself for live commentary on the @BBCSportWales Website. 🏉 https://t.co/uX7fHopCI3 | 28 |
1641009262603247616 | Read more about @Dawn_Bowden, MS & Deputy Minister for Sport's visit to U15 @ECB_cricket South Wales Girls' Finals Day last week https://t.co/t4N9I7et4D @WGCulture @WelshGovernment @BBCSportWales @sportwales #WeAreWelshCricket 🏴🏏 https://t.co/6tKOPWykNl | 22 |
1639757274729119745 | Saturday 25/3/23 @newbridgerfc v @BedlinogRFC in the Division 1 East League, Newbridge winning 43-5 with a dominant display @BBCSportWales @AllWalesSport @welshclubrugby @WalesRugby #upthepigs @NRFCSC @WelshRugbyUnion #rugby @TimesSport #mindthegap #WelshRugby https://t.co/WA9l1R6LG8 | 20 |
1638923103123152896 | @BBCSportWales @BBCScrumV Heard a few times that he is happy with us and wants to stay. Hope it works out. | 18 |
1641063538855755777 | @R6SReesWillz @BBCSportWales Because we were the away team in the draw against Croatia mate, they’ve changed it to head to head from goal difference | 17 |
Top 3 Languages Used In Tweets

Top 10 Hashtags used
Hashtag | Count |
---|---|
#bbcfootball | 135 |
#bbcrugby | 70 |
#cymru | 35 |
#bbccricket | 15 |
#bbcdarts | 14 |
#wales | 12 |
#tiktokw6n | 8 |
#wxmafc | 7 |
#thehundred | 6 |
#cardiff | 5 |
Top 10 Hashtags Used In Tweets

Top 10 mentions
Mention | Count |
---|---|
@bbcsportwales | 1019 |
@bbcsport | 116 |
@bbcradiowales | 89 |
@bbcradiocymru | 72 |
@5livesport | 64 |
@bbcscrumv | 61 |
@s4c | 46 |
@bbcmotd | 32 |
@matthewjamesali | 27 |
@fawales | 26 |
Top 10 mentions

Wordcloud of Tweets

Emojis
Average number of emojis used per tweet
90
Emojis used in tweets
Emoji | Count | Emoji Text |
---|---|---|
🏴 | 121 | Wales |
⚽ | 80 | soccer_ball |
😂 | 59 | face_with_tears_of_joy |
🏉 | 45 | rugby_football |
👏 | 39 | clapping_hands |
👇 | 38 | backhand_index_pointing_down |
🤣 | 30 | rolling_on_the_floor_laughing |
👀 | 23 | eyes |
🔥 | 23 | fire |
👍 | 22 | thumbs_up |
Emojis groups
Emoji Group | Count |
---|---|
Smileys & Emotion | 239 |
People & Body | 235 |
Activities | 169 |
Flags | 150 |
Objects | 58 |
Travel & Places | 45 |
Symbols | 21 |
Animals & Nature | 6 |
Food & Drink | 3 |