We’re gone, but we won’t be forgotten in a hurry.
At Euro 2012, Irish supporters left a massive impact on the tournament, but the players fell someway short. Four years later, and both the fans and the squad leave with their heads held high.
The country is both gutted and proud in equal measure after Martin O’Neill’s side went down 2-1 to hosts France in Lyon in the last 16 of Euro 2016, and one man who is joining in with the tributes is Conor McGregor himself.
The Notorious has tweeted his reaction to the defeat, giving hearty praise to Ireland’s terrific first half display, both on the ball and off it, comparing us to a team from Spain’s La Liga, before lamenting the result.
He’s said what most of us are thinking with this message.
Head held high always
We were like something out of la liga at times out there. And we lumped into tackles too. Hard luck boys #DeservedMore— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) June 26, 2016
Before the UFC featherweight champion added an extra upbeat message of support…
The future is bright green! ?
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) June 26, 2016
COYBIG!