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@chrisrsword

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Founder of @viperioesports . Hybrid Cloud Services Consultant at @HPE . Geordie.

Manchester, England
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@chrisrsword
Chris Sword
8 years
Bought a MW Vulcan just so I could put the new major stickers on an AK without peeling them off my fire serp XD @G2esports GL @ major
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Chris Sword
5 years
@RivalryGLHF @FNATIC 🇬🇧 UK CS 🇬🇧 UK CS 🇬🇧 UK CS 🇬🇧 UK CS 🇬🇧 UK CS
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Chris Sword
2 years
Nice way to finish my last night with the team! 🍽️🍷
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Chris Sword
2 years
IM SHAKING!!! AAAAAAAGGGGGHHHHHH
@viperioesports
Viperio
2 years
WE'RE GOING TO COPENHAGEN!!! 🇩🇰 #VIPWIN #TheAngels
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Chris Sword
4 years
Give this tweet a like and I'll write an ego booster for you.
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Chris Sword
3 years
I should probably announce our R6 line-up soon 👀
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Chris Sword
9 months
A cosy night in for NYE. Happy new year all 🍾
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Chris Sword
1 year
Having played at an RMR at only 19 years of age, I truly believe @Gizmyyy will continue to develop and thrive in the future. It's been a great 6 months working with you. Thank you Jack and best of luck.
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Viperio
1 year
Good luck, @Gizmyyy .
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Chris Sword
2 years
Day One complete ✅ #ESILDN
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Chris Sword
10 months
Great first day yesterday at the #AbuDhabiGP 🇦🇪🏎️
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Chris Sword
3 years
UKIN 2 > UKIN 1 > CL Groups > CL Playoffs > 5th-6th. What a run. Be proud gents! @curly_r6 , @ohDraw__ , @monkeyyr6 , @erkkari , @joe_r6s , @Px7__ , @layton_r6 , @team86official .
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Chris Sword
2 years
Chilling with the main man himself 🐧👑 #ZOTACBootcamp
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Chris Sword
3 years
Viperio Exec Christmas dinner 😁
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Chris Sword
2 years
I'm going to calm down now. Appreciate the kind messages. So proud of the team, staff and our followers. @viperioesports #VIPWIN #TheAngels #10YearsOfViperio
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Chris Sword
3 years
We’re on in the bar @PixelBars @viperioesports
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Chris Sword
2 years
Things you love to see!
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Chris Sword
1 year
So only 30% of our group stage games have an official ESL broadcast. Bit of an L if you ask me. If anyone is interested in working to put on an official Viperio stream for the 7 that arent on stream, let me know.
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UKCSGO
1 year
ESL Premiership open to Community Broadcasts which creates a great opportunity for up-and-coming casters
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Chris Sword
3 years
Viperio best esports team in Newcastle.
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Chris Sword
1 year
On brand finally with my own jersey. Supporting the @viperioesports CS:GO boys today. Go smash @Verdant_gg ! #VIPWIN #TheAngels
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Chris Sword
3 years
I'm convinced a lot of people who want to work "full time esports" can get where they want to be faster by working outside of esports for a couple of years then transitioning in.
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Chris Sword
6 years
Big thank you to @GTOmegaRacing for sorting these out for me. I can now write Monday’s essay in comfort! 😁
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Chris Sword
1 year
Loved the support from the wider UKI Counter-Strike community so far. Despite our position, team morale is high ahead of this fixture. Continue to give your energy and back the players, it really makes the difference! Let's make this fixture a good one! #UKIMASSIVE #VIPWIN
@viperioesports
Viperio
1 year
The fight to survive. Our elimination fixture versus @sproutgg takes place this afternoon at around 1:00pm (BST).
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Chris Sword
3 years
Also, can we acknowledge that @viperioesports vs. @natusvincere is a series happening next week? Not an academy team either, their main professional roster. Will be the biggest team we've faced in over 8 years of Viperio history.
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Chris Sword
5 years
🥳 #7yrs
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Chris Sword
2 years
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Chris Sword
8 years
A Wild @ViperioHybrid appeared on my drive.
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Chris Sword
7 months
I'm starting a new role at @HPE_UKI as an Advisory & Professional Services Specialist. I had the pleasure of attending @HPE 's UKIMEA Hybrid Cloud kickoff, sitting on a panel with a customer to discuss collaboration over the year. Excited to get stuck in to something new!
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Chris Sword
1 year
Don’t need a @viperioesports office (yet) when the co-working spaces in my apartment are free. Last day to do some boring tasks before @conoredits arrives and makes me focus on pretty videos.
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Chris Sword
2 years
Since 2021, I’ve made a conscious effort to attend all @esportsinsider events in the UK and online. The upcoming #ESINextGen (22-23 March) & #ESILDN (16-17 October) are must attends in my calendar for 2023. Here's why you should consider attending also ⬇️
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Chris Sword
1 year
BOSH V2
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Viperio
1 year
We remain undefeated as we take down @ArcticRaptorsGG 16-12 in our first #ESLPrem fixture of the evening. #VIPWIN #TheAngels
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Chris Sword
4 years
Hey Twitter 👋 My uni dissertation is investigating brand associations of esports teams. If you can spare 5 minutes to fill our my survey, it would be greatly appreciated. Survey » Retweets are appreciated! The more responses the better! #RT
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Chris Sword
9 years
Why not :)
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Chris Sword
2 years
Great first day at #ESINextGen at @esportscentre_w ! If you’re attending tomorrow be sure to say hello 👋
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Chris Sword
1 year
Last night in Milan 🇮🇹
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Chris Sword
2 years
@viperioesports
Viperio
2 years
BIG DUBS BABY!!! Viperio 86 are victorious vs. @natusvincere ! @Rainbow6_UK | #R6NPL
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Chris Sword
2 years
Delighted to announce @ZOTAC_UK ’s sponsorship of @viperioesports . My first PC came equipped with a ZOTAC graphics card. It’s great to see how nearly 10 years later, Viperio finds itself working in partnership with ZOTAC to push our organisation to higher levels. #VIPWIN
@viperioesports
Viperio
2 years
🤝 Viperio are delighted to announce @ZOTAC_UK as our official graphics card sponsor for 2023. Read 📰:
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Chris Sword
2 years
Bumped into some recognisable esports stars this afternoon 😁 #FaZeUp
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Chris Sword
2 years
Had the privilege of being a torch bearer as part of the @birminghamcg22 Queen's Baton Relay in #Northwich ! A great experience. Thanks to @HPE_UKI for the nomination!
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Chris Sword
4 years
When your esports team survives another year @viperioesports .
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Chris Sword
1 year
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Chris Sword
2 years
It's #R6NPL Playoffs Day! @viperioesports
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Chris Sword
2 years
I still have the same passion for Viperio as the 13 year old who decided to start his own esports team. To all who have represented Viperio and supported us along the way, I thank you for making the last 10 years so enjoyable. Here's to 10 more! #VIP10 #10YearsOfViperio
@viperioesports
Viperio
2 years
𝟭𝟬 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦 On this day in 2013, Viperio was founded. From taking on the worlds biggest esports clubs to playing in Wembley Stadium, we're delighted to reach this major milestone. Our fans, players, staff & sponsors, thank you for your continued support. #10YearsOfViperio
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Chris Sword
1 year
These desks are insane @Zerpherr
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Chris Sword
5 months
Life in Manchester ain’t too shabby. Sunset from the residents bar in my apartment block 🍸🌇
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Chris Sword
1 year
BOSH
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Chris Sword
11 months
Years of hard work has got us to where we are now. More hard work will go into getting us into the position we know we can achieve. I'm the busiest I've ever been, but the opportunity I see ahead excites me. I'm ambitious for Viperio's future and eager to keep us moving forward.
@viperioesports
Viperio
11 months
An update from Viperio Founder & Managing Director @chrisrsword . Read 📰 »
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Chris Sword
2 years
Seven years later, I meet Viperio Halo
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Chris Sword
1 year
As of Aug 1st, @viperioesports enters a new financial year, riding a wave of momentum from recent months! 🚀 I'm committed to seizing opportunities and tackling our challenges, as we aim to capitalise on past achievements, deliver more competitive success and commercial growth.
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Chris Sword
1 year
24 today. Wowza.
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Chris Sword
2 years
VIP vs NIP (YN)! 💪🍺 Good luck team! @viperioesports
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Chris Sword
3 years
Conformed competitions in Viperio 2022 competitive calendar. LoL: NLC Division 3 Spring Leaguesgg UKI Division One Spring R6S: UKIN Rainbow Rumble (Jan-Feb) UKIN Premier 2022 (Mar-Jul) Spicy next few months! @viperioesports | #vipwin #theangels
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Chris Sword
1 year
Back from a much needed holiday. Despite taking both laptops with me, I avoided using either. Balancing full time HPE and Viperio is no easy task (especially when both get demanding), so the time away from screens has done wonders. Chilled day today, back in action tomorrow!
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Chris Sword
10 months
You don't understand how happy I am to tweet these graphics once again. Best of luck team! #VIPWIN #TheAngels
@viperioesports
Viperio
10 months
Our debut fixture on CS2 with our new line-up! Viperio take on K10 at the UKIC Fall 2023 Finals at 2pm (GMT) live from the Endpoint HQ in Sheffield. 📺: 🎙️: @eu_retr00 , @dwegcs & @zolasmh
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Chris Sword
2 years
Personal TikTok? Why not.
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3 years
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Chris Sword
1 year
BOSH
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Viperio
1 year
Continuing on from yesterday, we take another win in #ESLPrem as we take a down @Team7AM 16-11! Viperio now sit at 2W-0L! GGWP! #VIPWIN #TheAngels
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Chris Sword
1 year
Guess which one of us is editing the “Road to Paris” episode and which is just there for moral support.
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Chris Sword
10 months
First CS2 lan for @viperioesports . Even spicier our old lineup is also in attendance. Excited for the event and a good watch for Viperio fans. Massive props to @papp_cs for stepping up also!
@viperioesports
Viperio
10 months
Viperio to compete against UK's finest at @UKICircuit Division One LAN finals this weekend in Sheffield.
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Chris Sword
2 years
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Chris Sword
2 years
If you asked me in 2022 would we be tweeting this fixture, I'd have said maybe one day if we're lucky. 2 months later, I've never been so excited for a fixture in my life. Insane work from our CSGO players once again! Best of luck & have fun! #VIPWIN #THEANGELS #UKIMASSIVE 🇬🇧
@viperioesports
Viperio
2 years
𝗕𝗜𝗚𝗚𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗙𝗜𝗫𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 This afternoon, Viperio take on 4x CS:GO Major winners @astraliscs in the BLAST Paris EU RMR Closed Qualifier A.
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Chris Sword
2 years
Bigmul, before and after a Carolina reaper hot wing 😂
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Chris Sword
1 year
Let’s go @viperioesports 📺:
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Chris Sword
6 years
Ty for the speedy order @armagg ! The @teamdurhamcs players will definitely look the part at #GameBlast2019 Newcastle!
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Chris Sword
3 years
I get so much personal enjoyment from owning Viperio. Having an emotional investment makes me want to do everything in my power to us succeed. 2021 was our best year to date and has set us up for further growth in 2022. Thanks to all who have been part of our journey to date.
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Viperio
3 years
Today marks Viperio's 9th anniversary. From competing in Wembley Stadium to taking on teams owned by Premier League footballers, we've had an incredible journey to date. To everyone who's ever followed, helped or played for Viperio, thank you for your support. #9YearsOfViperio
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Chris Sword
2 years
WTFUAYAYAYAWOOHOO!!! First tournament win for Viperio 86!!! GGWP @curly_r6 @Hungry_R6 @VITO_R6S @GrubyOnTOP @AstrooR6 @Px7__ @Team86Official
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Viperio
2 years
Final: Viperio 86 win #R6EUCL Qualifier #1 with a 2-1 victory against @usainbolt 's @WYLDE_gg ! #GGWP 100 qualification points secured!
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Chris Sword
3 years
Today is definitely an esports highlight for me. To have @viperioesports vs. @teamsecret on all screens in @PixelBars , with random members of the public and the bar staff all rooting for us was a pleasure. So tense and so hyped. Hopefully not the last time.
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Chris Sword
9 years
If current or former Viperio at any time, fav this tweet :D
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Chris Sword
4 years
@CarlosR Im just impressed they though of you as the cover model Carlos.
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Chris Sword
3 years
Fat dub for Sword. Guess the £50k+ investment was well spent! 😉
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Chris Sword
8 years
@Nadeshot I enjoyed it ngl.
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Chris Sword
1 year
Tom literally does stuff which flabbergasts me 😄 @artistcsgo
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Chris Sword
9 years
New logo and Twitter header for @AudacityGG ! RT's & Fav's appreciated! For business inquiries, ask for DM! http://t.co/LIUpxyXB8n
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Chris Sword
3 years
Fingers crossed.
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Chris Sword
3 years
Still can't get over how mad this actually is. The team's debut season and they go and achieve this. Suddenly I've got a lot of work to do over the upcoming weeks 😂
@viperioesports
Viperio
3 years
Viperio 86 to compete in the Rainbow Six European Challenger League 2021 as UKI Nationals Representative. @R6esportsEU #R6CL | Learn more ⤵️
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Chris Sword
7 years
. @paszaBiceps vs @antohautin Viperio PayPer View coming soon only $199.99
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Chris Sword
10 months
Back from an what has been my most awesome holiday to date. Going to be playing catch up for the next few days. Also looking forward to announcing Viperio's newest roster. More soon :)
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Chris Sword
1 year
Second Italian football game of the week 🇮🇹
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Chris Sword
2 years
@viperioesports
Viperio
2 years
We wrap up ESEA Advanced Regular Season with an 11W-3L record. #VIPWIN #TheAngels
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Chris Sword
1 year
Still find it mental that because of the RMR, I’ve now seen nearly all of the big pro CS players in person, and even more special to chat to some. Weird yet cool to see/speak to people who’s stickers I plastered all over my guns when I was 16 😂
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Chris Sword
4 years
There’s always an element of risk and doubt around whether people will respond well to a rebrand. Glad people like. Cheers for everyone liking the posts and the nice DMs
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Chris Sword
2 years
I will be attending #ESINextGen 2023 at @esportscentre_w between 22-23 March. @esportsinsider events are a must attend for @viperioesports . Representation of teams is essential for the long term success of the esports industry. More information below! ⬇️
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Chris Sword
7 years
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Chris Sword
3 years
HONESTLY GENTS IM SO FUCKING PROUD @curly_r6 @Erkkari @Layton_R6 @GrubyOnTOP @Akttrr @Px7__ @Team86Official . The bar was so hyped. We try again next week.
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Viperio
3 years
So close. We finish the Six Invitational Open Qualifier #1 in 2nd place after a 2-0 defeat to @teamsecret . Fantastic effort lads! #UKMASSIVE @R6esportsEU | #SixInvitational
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Chris Sword
3 years
It's insane that how important and high stakes tomorrow is for the Viperio 86 squad. A best of one series to decide whether they get out of groups, guarantee €2,500+ in prizepool, and potentially a shot at EUL. I'll be a nervous wreck watching tomorrow, but I'm excited! 😂
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Chris Sword
8 years
After messing around a little more, I created a @ViperioEsports jersey design (NOT OFFICIAL)
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Chris Sword
3 years
Do peeps want a groovy Viperio 86 CL run montage yeye?
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Chris Sword
6 months
With two separate periods with Viperio, Marco has been one of our longest standing Counter-Strike players to date. I've had the pleasure of spending time with Marco in person across the UK, Poland and Denmark. I wish him the best of luck on his new team and org.
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Viperio
6 months
Thank you, Marco 🇬🇧🇮🇹 Viperio can confirm the transfer of @MMS__CS for an undisclosed fee. We wish him the best of luck with his new roster.
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Chris Sword
10 months
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Chris Sword
7 months
Nice to visit Jesus College, @UniofOxford as part of @esportsinsider NextGen. Best thing about their esports room is definitely their PCs kitted out with @ZOTAC_UK graphics cards ;)
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Chris Sword
9 years
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Chris Sword
3 years
Excited for this. I know that @curly_r6 , @ohDraw__ , @Joe_R6S , @Erkkari , @MonkeyyR6 , @Layton_R6 & @Px7__ have been working very hard in preparation. Hopefully they continue to turn heads and put on a dominating performance!
@viperioesports
Viperio
3 years
Not long now until Viperio 86 are back in action for the European Challenger League 2021! Group stage starts this week on the 15th! Who's excited? @R6esportsEU | #R6UKI #R6CL
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Chris Sword
2 years
My esports attire for the evening.
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Chris Sword
3 years
Honestly the Viperio 86 squad continue to surprise me every tournament. Wasn't expecting this run, especially with the T1 teams in the bracket. Excited for tomorrow's games! LFG! @curly_r6 @Erkkari @Layton_R6 @Akttrr @GrubyOnTOP @Px7__
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Chris Sword
5 years
Anyone else miss playing on this map :/
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Chris Sword
3 years
I would like to confirm that while our players are pending league approval, @viperioesports have no intention of changing our line-up (which was built under the impression we'd be competing in the UKEL) for Summer 2021.
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Chris Sword
9 years
OH MY!!! They look FAB!!! @RavenGG ! http://t.co/CHIUW0CgVo
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Chris Sword
7 years
Lets go baby ft. @looneydogzz
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