We’re just about coming back down to earth after the Republic Of Ireland clinched a World Cup play off by defying the odds with a 1-0 victory over Wales.
While James McClean scored the crucial goal and his fellow Derryman Shane Duffy won Man Of The Match, to a man Ireland played superbly and it would be remiss of us to single anyone out.
Look at them there… Beautiful men…
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— FAIreland ⚽️???????? (@FAIreland) October 9, 2017
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— FAIreland ⚽️???????? (@FAIreland) October 9, 2017
We imagine there were some sore heads this morning among the squad. Here’s how they all reacted to their famous victory.
David Meyler put in the ultimate captain’s performance…
Proud to be Irish ????????☘️
— DM (@DavidMeyler) October 9, 2017
While Duffy was an absolute brick wall in defence…
So proud off this squad! Great feeling tonight some shift from the lads, bring on the play offs now! Well done @JamesMcC_14 ☘️???????? pic.twitter.com/kEhjufvtgf
— Shane Duffy (@shaneduffy) October 9, 2017
Harry Arter’s dummy played a huge part in McClean’s decisive goal…
What a night ☘☘☘ pic.twitter.com/AAkwWnJj2W
— Harry Arter (@HarryArter2) October 9, 2017
Cyrus Christie has improved game by game…
And where would we be without Jeff Hendrick’s wonderful assist?
The injured Johnny Walters didn’t play but he wins best movie reference for this ‘Dumb and Dumber’ quote…
So you’re saying there’s a chance ???????? pic.twitter.com/A0oklIWcAm
— Jonathan Walters (@JonWalters19) October 9, 2017
Recent squad addition Seanie Maguire summed up the feelings of a nation…
I love you @JamesMcC_14 What a win that was ☘️☘️
— Seani Maguire (@Seani_Maguire_) October 9, 2017
While fellow sub Callum O’Dowda praised the Irish fans for their own tremendous performance…
Wow. Well done to all the boys. What an atmosphere! All you Irish boys were amazing! #COYBIG ????????????????????????????????
— Callum O’Dowda (@CallumODowda) October 9, 2017
Finally, usual skipper Seamus Coleman wasn’t far from anyone’s thoughts…
My hero ????????☘️ pic.twitter.com/pwmQ83YrTj
— DM (@DavidMeyler) October 9, 2017
Roll on the play offs!
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