WHILE most Ireland fans were enjoying the moment after their side qualified for Euro 2016, some turned their focus on Jack Grealish.
The Aston Villa midfielder confirmed earlier this year he would play for England at senior level, not Ireland, who he represented in their under-21s.
With Martin O’Neill’s men now having booked their place in France – and Grealish yet to feature for Roy Hodgson’s side – the Ireland fans are enjoying the moment.
Hi @JackGrealish1, I might be goin to France next year to watch Ireland in the Euros, Anyhoo…could you mind my dog when I'm away??
— Sean Canning (@Phaytrick) November 16, 2015
Hi @JackGrealish1 Would you mind keeping an eye on @C_Clark_6's house next June? He'll be a bit busy Cheers, Ireland.
— Baz (@bazlyons) November 17, 2015
Hi @JackGrealish1 Me again,expect a call from Roy Keane,he needs you for Euro2016,to walk his dogs while he's in France #twiceadayforamonth
— Brendan Griffin (@slowmo81) November 16, 2015
Others took a more direct approach.
Ireland will be going to Euro 2016. Jack Grealish won't.
— Daniel White (@danwhitepr) November 16, 2015
And of course, there was the inevitable John Lewis reference.
@JackGrealish1 during #EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/IYLx0KEjby
— The Jon Walters Inn (@thebtownbar) November 16, 2015
A couple of people offered an unlikely olive branch – or rather a shamrock.
Alright mate @JackGrealish1. It's not too late…
— Dave O’Connell (@DaveOCKOP) November 16, 2015
It's not too late yet, @JackGrealish1 – Mawn over kid, Euro 2016 awaits
— Cian Carroll (@CianByName) November 16, 2015
But given that seems unlikely, plenty of people have ideas for how he could spend his summer.
Never mind Jack, at least you can get hammered in Tenerife again this summer @JackGrealish1
— M (@Mersey06Murray) November 16, 2015
Tenerife next year again for @JackGrealish1
— Katie McCabe (@_KatieMcCabe9) November 16, 2015
Note to @JackGrealish1 @Ryanair are doing cheap flights to costa deal sol for next June. Plenty of Irish pubs you can watch the euros in.
— John Mulholland (@JohnMulhollands) November 16, 2015
Some people, though, have had enough of it all.
Would everybody just STOP with the Grealish must be kicking himself comments. It is stupid. Ta.
— Sporting Cork (@SportingCork) November 17, 2015
That’s us told.