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Originally Posted by Wildcat!

My opinion on it is simple. Its FOOTBALL. It happened, it sucks, get over it. Trying to tarnish a world class legend because one thing didnt go your way, is just typical, and pathetic. ANd I stand by that 100%

He controlled the ball. Not the Irish fans. He tarnished his own legacy. Not the Irish fans. It was his choice to do what he did. Not the Irish fans. And you want the Irish fans to accept it with dignity? How can you accept an undignified act with dignity? It was a huge mistake made by a huge player, in a huge game, in a huge stadium, in front of a huge audience, for qualifying for the biggest tournament of all. Stop trying to trivialize it like it were a backalley game of fucking poker. Of course it is going to open debate. Of course it is going to make the headlines.

You can take your matter-of-factly bullshit and go fuck yourself.