Think I’ve interviewed Seamus Coleman more than any other player so probably appropriate that he’s the last one I speak to for Off The Ball! Honest as ever on why he feels he should be in the squad and the refs behaviour.

I gotta bad feeling once The Black Eyed Peas played at half time! Some excellent individual defensive performances but always living on the edge.

Balls.

Last 3 penalty saves for Caoimhín Kelleher Cristiano Ronaldo Bruno Fernandes Kylian Mbappé

Ireland will be happy enough with the 1st 30 minutes, Portugal flinging lots of crosses in but Irish centre halves dealing with them. Not much happening up front. Festy needs to be careful he doesn’t get sent off!

First real chance for Portugal after 20 mins. Ronaldo finds a bit of space on the edge of the area, shoots across goal and hits the post, Bernardo Silva somehow misses the follow up.

Quickly developing vertigo.

Another major reshuffle - looks like it could be Collins in midfield but dropping back when needed Kelleher Coleman O’Brien O’Shea Manning Collins Molumby Cullen Ebosele. Ogbene Ferguson

“I’m so certain the USA will win the Ryder Cup, I’ll learn and sing the Irish national anthem if they lose” @ShaneRyanHere doesn’t mess around…Lyra would be proud of this rendition.

Last second winner for Derry and Shamrock Rovers title celebrations will have to wait till Friday night!

And still….

Did Hacken have some inside info!?

Don’t worry about pulling a sickie tomorrow…it’ll all work out just fine!

Can’t believe Tyrell Hatton just gave up the chance to win the Nicklaus/Jacklin trophy!

The Irish Open as an amateur. The Open in Ireland. The Ryder Cup in New York. Shane Lowry has had himself a career.

SHANE!