Robbie Brady #19 is just legend now.
The Dubliner wore the maverick number with distinction and he made it his own. He made it iconic.
The scene of Brady leaping into the Lille sky after a Wes Hoolahan pass will never be forgotten. The sight of him reeling away in celebration in the white Ireland jersey with tears in his eyes will be remembered forever in folklore. The image of number 19 on his front might translate into an easy quiz question in years to come.
Some of the most famous images of Ireland’s European campaign involve Brady and his old number.
So if one man is ready to step into the Robbie Keane shoes (or jersey), that man is Robbie Brady.
Republic of Ireland will have a new number 10 after their captain and all-time leading goalscorer and all-time appearance record holder Robbie Keane stepped down.
Brady, at 24, has propelled himself as the new hero of the new Ireland team and now he has taken up the mantle of responsibility.
And Ireland's new number 10 is…. #COYBIG pic.twitter.com/qbxd84lj8I
— Ireland Football ⚽️🇮🇪 (@IrelandFootball) September 5, 2016
The bigger question is who can fill Brady’s number 19 jersey.
