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17th Nov 2015

7 reasons the entire country has fallen madly in love with Jon Walters

What a man

Paddy McKenna

Ya’ll know he’s better than both Ronaldo and Messi.

Let us count the ways we love you Jonny-Jon Walters…

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UEFA 2016 European Championship Play-Off 2nd Leg, Aviva Stadium, Dublin 16/11/2015 Republic of Ireland vs Bosnia-Herzegovina Republic of Ireland's Jonathan Walters celebrates scoring a penalty Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy

The Presidential selfie

Look at those grins.

He absolutely buried the pen last night

There was no one else you wanted to take it.

UEFA 2016 European Championship Play-Off 2nd Leg, Aviva Stadium, Dublin 16/11/2015 Republic of Ireland vs Bosnia-Herzegovina Republic of Ireland's Jonathan Walters scores a penalty Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy

The post-match interview when he got a bit emotional

Beneath that double-hard bastard exterior…

His magnificent Movember

Missing this November, but precious memories from the last campaign for the Euros. Dreamboat.

EURO 2012 Qualifying Play-Off First Leg, A Le Coq Arena, Tallinn, Estonia 11/11/2011 Republic of Ireland Jonathan Walters at the end of the game Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Donall Farmer

His giant arse

Perfect for keeping the entire German team at bay.

UEFA EURO 2016 Qualifier, Aviva Stadium, Dublin 8/10/2015 Republic of Ireland vs Germany Ireland's Jonathan Walters under pressure from Toni Kroos and Jonas Hector of Germany Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Cathal Noonan

His second goal vs Bosnia.

Cool as a cucumber in a bowl of hot sauce.

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Jon Walters, you’ll always be loved by Irish supporters. A legend and a gent.