Well, his competition was Peter Crouch and Alan Shearer to be fair.
Every time Martin O’Neill appears on the BBC, it breaks English hearts a little. It’s just an unwelcome reminder that the country passed him over…
For Steve McClaren.
Too bad, folks, he’s ours now and, despite some teething problems with an initially disconnected nation, Ireland couldn’t be happier.
It’s almost a shame that he’s such a good manager because his quick wit, his articulate arguments and his insightful views on the beautiful game are just TV gold.
He’s been doing the rounds now that his summer tickets have been booked for France and, just a day before he was in the BBC studio, he was lighting up the BT Sport set with some motivational thoughts.
The Derry man called the 2-2 draw between Spurs and Leicester on Sunday though and it was captivating as usual.
https://twitter.com/ryanjohnson1996/status/686229787057221633
When love just isn’t enough.
https://twitter.com/samjenk_/status/686228247944785920
Demand.
Martin O'Neill should be a pundit for every single TV game. Crouch and Heskey, not so much. #TotLei #bbcfacup #FACup
— Jamie Elvidge (@jam_elvg) January 10, 2016
Always surround yourself with less attractive friends.
Lineker and Martin O'Neill could cover this on their own. Crouch is a wallflower, Shearer is dim
— Alan Swann (@PTAlanSwann) January 10, 2016
He laughs in the face of your Dunphys.
Martin O Neill showing how experience as a coach/manager outweighs populist punditry.
— Dave Carolan (@davecarolan) January 10, 2016
You just feel smarter for listening.
Spot on analysis from Martin O'Neill, otherwise known as God. We are playing a risky game. #TotLei
— Mark Barden 🇪🇺 (@MarkEBarden) January 10, 2016
But also hopeful.
https://twitter.com/CallumIngall/status/686228359366471681
Not even Heskey would deter you.
https://twitter.com/Kyle_Chalk/status/686230205418074113
The jokes weren’t going to come from Shearer, were they?
When Martin O'Neill is in top form, he is great craic #TOTvLEI #MOTD
— Irish Toffee (@Toffee_Irish) January 10, 2016
If that’s what you’re into.
https://twitter.com/harryhowes94/status/686231390506061824
A couple of minutes on the sofa and he’d convince you of anything.
https://twitter.com/aprhodes07/status/686233359228485632
Just shut up and talk.
https://twitter.com/mazcantsurf/status/686245120220508162
This is a decent life motto.
https://twitter.com/SimplyHendo/status/686228931008163840
