Boyle Celtic are quickly becoming a must-follow on Twitter.
We didn’t watch the Roscommon outfit’s Connacht semi-final clash against West United at the weekend, but the truth is, we didn’t have to.
Whoever is in charge of livetweeting their matches weaves such a rich tapestry in 140 characters or less, that a quick scroll through their feed will leave you feeling like you’re standing pitchside out in the windy west.
If you missed their brilliant Twitter report for their FAI Cup defeat against Killarney Celtic, we recommend checking that out. However, if you’re up to speed, read on.
To kick things off, we had a return of the passive aggressive kick-off tweet.
Kick off 14.06. Referee wanted half of Galway moved. And the technical areas.
— Boyle Celtic FC (@BoyleCelticFC) May 7, 2017
They continued to play all the hits, as the first jab at the referee was landed.
Ref giving west every free they ask for. Nice fella.
— Boyle Celtic FC (@BoyleCelticFC) May 7, 2017
A first world problem, but we appreciate the honesty. Note the first mention of the phone too.
Hard to tweet with the sun folks. 20 gone. No real chance for either side. Boyle have another corner
— Boyle Celtic FC (@BoyleCelticFC) May 7, 2017
Finally, some good news to bless the followers with.
Ger pings it. Mick pots it. Goal for @mickcorrigan 1-0 Boyle Celtic. He scores goals you know… a bullet header.
— Boyle Celtic FC (@BoyleCelticFC) May 7, 2017
And it kept on coming too.
Took it on his chest outside the D. Half turn. Volley to the top corner. #RonaldoFish #ConnachtCup
— Boyle Celtic FC (@BoyleCelticFC) May 7, 2017
Half time came around, and the spirits were clearly high. Even without knowing the guy, this is just funny.
Subs are out to warm up. Owen O Donohoe drops his walking frame, strolls out, strolls back. He's warm.
— Boyle Celtic FC (@BoyleCelticFC) May 7, 2017
Another dig at the ref.
Referee is finally back. Must have been a jug of tea…. each. 2nd half away at 15.10
— Boyle Celtic FC (@BoyleCelticFC) May 7, 2017
That pesky ref.
West keeper spills a ball to Battles feet and appears to push him. Ref waves play on. Ref is as brave as a mouse.
— Boyle Celtic FC (@BoyleCelticFC) May 7, 2017
Fuck!
Goal for West. It's 2-1. 5 mins left
— Boyle Celtic FC (@BoyleCelticFC) May 7, 2017
Hello shit, meet fan.
2-2. Brutal defending
— Boyle Celtic FC (@BoyleCelticFC) May 7, 2017
When the ref’s not causing problems, the phone steps up to the plate.
Phone about to die
— Boyle Celtic FC (@BoyleCelticFC) May 7, 2017
Normal time finished with the score level at two goals apiece. No goals were scored in the first half of extra time either. Then, just when it looked like penalties were on the cards, this happened.
Its been turned in. 3_2 to West United. Defending not good again.
— Boyle Celtic FC (@BoyleCelticFC) May 7, 2017
There was some radio silence to mourn the death of the phone, but once it was jolted back into existence, there was some calm reflection.
Phone is back. West United brought on two really influential subs, on reflection. In particular no: 15 who was called Josė. Top player.
— Boyle Celtic FC (@BoyleCelticFC) May 7, 2017
To cap it all off, we’re just big fans of the description of throwing away the lead.
…. of games finally got to us. We made a few tired looking judgements on the ball after the first West goal. What might have been ..
— Boyle Celtic FC (@BoyleCelticFC) May 7, 2017
Keep up the good work, lads. Always entertaining.
