James Tarkowski has gone viral for a sugary chat-up line towards his wife during an upcoming Amazon Prime show.
The Everton defender was videoed flirting with his wife, Samantha, in the trailer of ‘Married to the Game’, a docu-series which will follow the lives of Premier League players’ partners.
People are joking that Everton deserve another 10-point deduction for his cheesy compliment – though it was rather sweet of him.
At an event, Samantha said that ‘everyone looks so gorgeous,’ which prompted the defender to hit back with a doting stare and a schmaltzy compliment: ‘Especially you.’
Samantha returned the remark and said she wasn’t expecting it, to which he replied: ‘I planned that for you.’
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James Tarkowski has received praise and cringes for his chat-up line to wife Samantha in an Amazon show
Samantha said ‘everyone here is gorgeous’ and Tarkowski ventured a flirty: ‘Especially you’
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‘You know how to be a husband,’ Samantha said, and Tarkowski agreed.
While complimenting one’s wife is arguably an act of love and faithfulness, some commenters on social media – especially supporters of rival clubs – felt it was a touch too cheesy.
‘Everton deserve another 10 points deduction for that trailer alone,’ said one user o X, formerly Twitter, who has an Arsenal badge in their profile picture.
‘So cringe,’ said one Spurs streamer.
Another tagged a friend and twisted the knife, saying: ‘You deserve another 10 points deducted, absolutely scandalous.’
‘Can’t wait to see Dyche’s thoughts on this,’ said another.
One joked: ‘Never would have expected these moves from a brexit-style CB.’
But there was some love for Tarkowski, who earned plaudits for unashamedly showing off his romantic charisma in front of the nation.
Everton defender James and Samantha got married last yera, having dated since 2015
Commenters on social media claimed that Everton deserve another points deduction for his cheesy line
‘Bro got moves,’ declared one analyst of the situation, impressed with his agile flirtation skills.
Tarkowski is one of a number of Premier League footballers who will lift the lid on their private lives in Married to the Game.
Jorginho, Mat Turner, and former Manchester City stars Ilkay Gundogan and Riyad Mahrez will all feaure in the show.
It airs on February 23 and will be a six-part series.
Tarkowski and Samantha married last June, having dated since 2015.
She is a fitness model and influencer who is often seen as Goodison Park cheering the Toffies’ captain on.
They’ll need all the support they can get a the moment, with Sean Dyche’s side just a point above the relegation zone due to their 10-point deduction earlier in the season.
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