Stars defend BOD

Irish stars Cian Healy and Jamie Heaslip have tackled fans on twitter over their negative tweets telling Ireland’s record try-scorer, Brian O’Driscoll that he should “Go gracefully”.

One tweeter said:

“we still have good memories of how good you were many years ago” and that he should “go gracefully”.

O’Driscoll retweeted this message and all of his 34,000+ followers (fans and players) saw it.

Tom Court didn’t get such a kind request to retire:

“You really should retire from international rugby. You are pure crap.”

Heaslip’s response was:

“If u got something bad to say, go somewhere else or unfollow…really don’t have time for it. results matter, always said that. Laters.”

Before Cian Healy joined in:

“Yes. I am happy, we won… so take your negativity elsewhere please or don’t bother following and thank you to the majority.”

Rob Kearney the injured full-back also got involved:

“Great win for the boys, let’s not forget the massive effort put in by all! Keep the positivity going!”

Much of the criticisms centre on Ireland allowing Scotland back into the game at the weekend through indiscipline and a high penalty count.

“we still have good memories of how good you were many years ago” and that he should “go gracefully”.

Tags: 6N 2011, Court, Healy, Heaslip, Kearney, ODriscoll, retirement, Twitter
March 1st, 2011 | Posted in Players, Six Nations | 1 Comment »