Ireland got their Euro 2016 last 16 game against France off to the perfect start – taking a 1-0 lead thanks to a Robbie Brady penalty.
The peno from INSIDE the stadium!#COYBIG #IRLFRA pic.twitter.com/taLvKOgAhz
— Today FM (@todayfm) June 26, 2016
The spotter was awarded after Shane Long was fouled in the box – finally some justice for a striker who has endured plenty of rough treatment in the tournament so far.
But it’s a long, long way to the final whistle and fans are nervous.
So a lot of people are making the same, optimistic, request of the referee.
Blow it up ref 😂 #COYBIG pic.twitter.com/btyN8MjW9W
— Brian Killoran (@BriKi) June 26, 2016
You can blow it up now ref... #IRLFRA
— Paul Byrne (@byrnepu) June 26, 2016
Dream start, 1-0 Ireland! Blow it up ref!! #COYBIG pic.twitter.com/h2AuACjbTP
— Sportsfile (@sportsfile) June 26, 2016
After all, it’s been known to happen in other sports.
Blow it up to f**k ref #IREvFRA 🇮🇪🇮🇪
— Colm O Neill (@crossbar13) June 26, 2016
#FRAIRL Blow it up Ref! Anyone in the #GAA have a number for Jimmy Cooney?! @offtheball pic.twitter.com/sN2h1ib6J9
— David Mc Mahon (@davidmcma) June 26, 2016
Where oh where is Jimmy Cooney when you need him?? #BlowitUp
— Derrick Lynch (@DLynchSport) June 26, 2016
Some are even trying to offer justification
Blow it up to fuck ref, its getting dark #COYBIG
— Red™ (@redtormay) June 26, 2016
It’s unlikely to happen, but you can’t blame a nation for trying.
