Martin O’Neill loved “the YouTube thing.”
The Republic of Ireland manager was reflecting on the country’s experience at Euro 2016 on Monday morning.
O’Neill praised stalwarts Robbie Keane, John O’Shea and Glenn Whelan and their contribution to the campaign on and off the field.
MON: "Decision up to players but would like to say Robbie, O'Shea and Whelan were brilliant around team…. pic.twitter.com/vATylw80Ry
— Mikey Stafford (@me_stafford) June 27, 2016
And praised the performances of Robbie Brady and Jeff Hendrick at the tournament. The pair have played together since they were six years of age, and O’Neill believes the career trajectory of two will offer great hope to young Irish players.
WATCH: "The performances of Brady and Hendrick will give a lift to all who want to see young Irish players progress" https://t.co/CbeuZuDAAx
— SportsJOE (@SportsJOEdotie) June 27, 2016
The Ireland manager was also asked about the behaviour of Irish fans at the tournament. O’Neill cited the “YouTube thing” of Irish fans singing to a nun as one of his highlights of the tournament.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmiKKVMrwJ8
“She was mesmerised and has gone straight to heaven,” O’Neill said.
Martin O’Neill a big fan of serenaded nun. “I think she was mesmerised…I think she has gone straight to heaven” pic.twitter.com/q5OKg4Hcy7
— Mikey Stafford (@me_stafford) June 27, 2016
