COYBIG!
We’re only a few hours away from knowing our fate in France next summer as the draw for Euro 2016 takes place this evening.
While every Irish supporter is praying for a relatively ‘favourable’ group, there’s no denying that our fans will enjoy themselves in France next year.
Unlike Euro 2012 though, here’s hoping that performances on the pitch can match the high spirits off of it. With this in mind, here are some phrases that every Irish fan is likely to use at some point, from today until the finals. COYBIG!
On the top seeds in the draw.
“I’d love to get England”
Said because: It’s probably going to end in a draw between us, as per the norm.
“I hope we get France”
Said because: A certain Mr Henry is still in the memory of most.
“Ah shite, it’s Spain again”.
Said because: Like Bishop Brennan, Irish fans know a few things about Gdansk after the Euro 2012 winners hammered us 4-0 there.
“It could have been worse”
Said because: We got Belgium or Portugal.
“They must be shitting themseleves”
Said because: Germany have to play Ireland again and Josh’s last-minute goal in Gelsenkirchen along with Shane Long’s rocket past Neuer will be fresh in the mind of the world champions.
“Anyone except Italy or Croatia”
Said because: We would fancy our chances against the remaining teams in Pot B; Austria, Switzerland, Russia and Ukraine. Truth be told, I’d love a pop at Austria. We owe them one for Alaba’s last-minute goal in Dublin.
“We can beat all those sides in Pot C. Walters is better than Zlatan and Lewandowski combined”
Said because: We all need some hope to pick up a win. Plus, Jon Walters is a god.
“We’re fu**ed”
Said because: We got Spain, Italy and the Czech Republic.
“We can get out of that group”
Said because: We got Portugal, Austria and Hungary.
Getting some tickets
“When does the portal for tickets open?”
Said because: Fans need to know. It’s December 14th lads.
“Ah Jaysus, I bet every bandwagoner is going to apply”.
Said because: Nothing infuriates people who’ve been to every single match, bad and good ones, quite like a bandwagoner that gets a ticket before them.
“How much is in my Credit Union account”.
Said because: If you have to beg, steal, cheat or borrow the funds then you will. Nothing will stop you from getting to France.
Making travel arrangements
“Hey honey, what do you think about France in June? I hear it’s lovely”.
Said because: It’s always good to have your partner on board with travel arrangements.
“F**k me, it’s how much to fly to France!? We’re getting the ferry or swimming over”
Said because: You’re not as rich as Scrooge McDuck.
“Who’s booking the Camper Van?”
Said because: Some poor unfortunate friend in your group will have to shoulder most of the responsibility of making arrangements.
“Sure, we don’t need a hotel. We’ll sleep anywhere”.
Said because: It’s the truth.
“If my boss doesn’t give me the time off then f**k it, I’m quitting”.
Said because: Major football tournaments don’t always come around every summer.
“You said that you’ll be back in a week”
Said because: Like the Irish dad in Bosnia, you went missing for a month which was spent travelling all over France watching football.
When you’re there.
“Dont worry man, we’re over the Henry handball”
Said because: We always make friends with the host country.
“We are in our hole going to forgive Henry”
Said because: We still never forget.
“Cinq biere, s’il vous plait”
Said because: We want some beer.
“Holy s**t! Have you seen how cheap the wine is here?!”
Said because: Whatever gets the pre-match buzz going.
“The thing about Gary Breen is…”
Said because: French people have absolutely no idea why we all dream and sing about a team of Gary Breen’s.
“Zinedine Kilbane > Zinedine Zidane”
Said because: It’s the truth.
“Où est mon shoes”
Said because: Shoes off for the boys in green but you’ve got no idea what happened to them after.
“What’s the best way to get to…”
Said because: Once you have your tickets, you’ll follow the boys in green wherever. Who knows what we might be saying after events on the pitch but there’s one thing that we will all be saying…
COYBIG!
If you need another reminder about how much craic it’s going to be then take a look at our review of Poland and Euro 2012.
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