Fans pay tribute to Michael O’Neill across social media

O’Neill was appointed manager of Stoke City last November but still scheduled to take charge of Northern Ireland’s Euro 2020 qualifying play-offs.

However, the coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a revision of the international football calendar and, therefore, confirmation by O’Neill of his departure.

Here we take a look at some of the social media reaction:

@stuart523

Thank you for everything. What a job done. Some amazing games/trips/experiences that I never thought I would get following @NorthernIreland when I started in the late 80’s when we were lucky if 3k people watching. You couldn’t give tickets away. Now get big Tommy Wright in

@manfred698

Lovely guy, he did so much for us. He has spoken of coming back when he’s older, he might well do. I’ll support any club he manages.

@Ian_Tex_Greer

Not gonna lie, I’m gutted.

@daveandrews205

We knew this day was coming but it doesn’t make it any easier. Cheers for everything MON

@Gary_R_Adams

It can’t be underestimated how much Michael O’Neill has done for @NorthernIreland. Not to mention the work off the pitch battling the FAI, he’s dragged us up the rankings and but for a bit of bad luck, we’d be headed to our 3rd tournament under him. Cheers and good luck Michael.

@StevieDoug90

Michael O’Neill give me the best moments of my life!

@jordanjmiller95

I have made amazing memories, visited incredible places and met some fantastic people and it’s all thanks to the job done by Michael O’Neill with Northern Ireland. #ThankYouMichael

@Andy10217

Feel sorry for Northern Ireland fans as I know they loved him. As a Stoke fan i’m so happy. The turnaround in our club since he has joined has been brilliant.

@stardorman

Done a fantastic job with NI and more than deserves a crack at decent club football.

@Shanahan27

What a job Michael O’Neill did. Brought the pride and the passion back. The successor needs to be afforded the same support and patience that he got. Immensely tough job, particularly with the two best players at the end of their careers #GAWA #ThankYouMichael