Steve Walford has brought a whole new meaning to the phrase, “working your socks off”.
The Ireland coach has made a bold fashion statement for Ireland’s Group E opener against Sweden, and it hasn’t gone unnoticed.
Walford’s decision to wear brown slip-ons with no socks has caused way more discussion on social media than it warranted, but for some odd reason, people are genuinely captivated by his reasoning for the brave move. Remarkably, it seemed to be one of the major talking points of the goalless first half.
Some have commended Walford for the statement while others have found endless amusement from it.
We’re taking the cowards way out and remaining firmly on the fence.
Whose the chap sitting in between Martin o'neill and Roy keane on the bench. He has no socks on!!!
— Alan Brogan (@alanbrogan13) June 13, 2016
A word for Steve Walford's sparkling suede loafers/no socks combo. Bringing the style fight to Zlatan from the sidelines.
— Joe Callaghan (@JoeCallaghan84) June 13, 2016
https://twitter.com/dmk1985/status/742393844386439169?lang=en
Why isn't Steve Walford wearing socks?
— Neil O'Riordan (@noriordan) June 13, 2016
What a time for Steve Walford to have a mid-life crisis.
— Kieran Cunningham (@KCsixtyseven) June 13, 2016
What is Steve Walford's tactical thinking behind the no socks?
— Brian Phillpotts🇺🇦 (@bphillpotts) June 13, 2016
My biggest worry about #irl is that Steve walford appears to be wearing Brown slip ons and no socks with his suit on the bench
— Ruairí O'Kane (@ruairi_okane) June 13, 2016
Are we just going to ignore the elephant in the room? Steve Walford wearing slip on shoes and no socks! #IRL #COYBIG
— Patrick Geary (@pageary) June 13, 2016
