41 reasons why the League of Ireland is the greatest league in the world

It's not just a hashtag, the League of Ireland actually is the greatest league in the world. Here's a few reasons why:

1. Versatility of the players Everyone's a utility player. https://twitter.com/chrismcnulty86/status/640264557097828352 2. The officials They can be pretty funny... https://twitter.com/d24saint/status/641726021922852864 ...even if the comedy isn't intentional. https://twitter.com/cahill_ashley/status/640228433474256896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw 3. Tiki Taka And they can do it on a cold, windy night in Connacht https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cj6rtYMNBvQ 4. Selfie Kings It puts Arsenal's efforts to shame. 5. Strikers are above Premier League-level You can't argue with the stats. https://twitter.com/Cabinteely_FC/status/607884185966149632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw 6. Laser-like focus From players and officials alike. https://twitter.com/KMcGillicuddy86/status/645324753637474304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw 7. Loyalty The fans spare no expense to support their club. https://twitter.com/GougherA/status/601882697569595392 8. Attention to detial is unparalleled   *detail https://twitter.com/bpfootball/status/638778199317610497 9. Inclusion No matter how big of a name he is, the new guy doesn't get any special treatment. https://twitter.com/electionlit/status/633375136310272000 10. The art of defending It's been mastered. https://twitter.com/fromtheoff/status/647486404205936640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw 11. Athletes are fine-tuned, fitness machines Smoking is just weight-lifting for the lungs. https://twitter.com/McDonnellDan/status/634775648792395776 https://twitter.com/Dannny_Ledwith/status/652578353044684804?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw 12. Players are reliable They always show up... eventually. https://twitter.com/cahill_ashley/status/634802013717557248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw 13. They've got the support of the long arm of the law The shades know to give credit when it's due. https://twitter.com/Michaelshine2/status/634814916105502720 14. The PA announcements More often than not, they're gold. https://twitter.com/McLaughlinGavin/status/633355739248087041 https://twitter.com/DaveOCKOP/status/624702498226483201 15. Opportunistic teams https://twitter.com/ShamrockRovers/status/652209038755786752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw 16. Schmoozin' the A-listers How could he refuse? https://twitter.com/FinnHarpsFC/status/580788316338929665?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw 17. Never a dull moment https://twitter.com/JohnMcKeown94/status/632343053424967680 18. Job Security You can't slack off, not even for five minutes.

Bray made the announcement this morning, stating that their former Under-19 coach will take over the senior side with immediate effect, following the resignation of Alan Matthews. Tarnogrodzki may have been on the receiving end of the quickest demotion in Irish football history. Bray sent out an initial statement, shortly before noon today, that announced Tarnogrodzki as their coach. Five minutes later came an updated statement and Tarnogrodzki became caretaker coach.

https://twitter.com/seanco88/status/624226363399098368 19. Where stars are born https://twitter.com/Inphosports/status/659714431140634624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw 20. Clubs make hay while the sun's shining https://twitter.com/stpatsfc/status/631895238714490884 21. Even the thieves know some items are just too scared to steal You wouldn't get that level of respect in the Premier League. https://twitter.com/AthloneTownFC/status/588343111618850816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw 22. International recognition https://twitter.com/dermotmcorrigan/status/669474613592760320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw 23. Golazos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4h885qBbus 24. Wondersaves https://twitter.com/CobhRamblersFC/status/858081716518486019 25. Even the ball boys are passionate https://twitter.com/RadioCleary/status/657639626291740673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw 26. The mascots The sidelines are alive with big cats, goats and superheroes. https://twitter.com/LOIDOTIE/status/609441419703488512 https://twitter.com/MrCeltic67/status/327910807453188096 27. They paint you a picture We may not know art, but we know what we like... REALLY BIG BANNERS!!!   28. Every league needs a Neymar Joga bonita, Shannonside. https://twitter.com/NBCDeportes/status/638075002257022976 29. Rewarding fans But only to those who've earned it. https://twitter.com/Cabinteely_FC/status/664475238097403904 https://twitter.com/Cabinteely_FC/status/668858056474759168 30. Joey Barton He's too clearly intimidated to play in it. Let's consider that a victory. https://twitter.com/LOIDOTIE/status/628933373696847873?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw https://twitter.com/Joey7Barton/status/628935737208098816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw 31. Outstanding promos Goosebumps. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpEKn_HReZ4 32. Video game superstars Andy Boyle owned that cover way better than Jordan Henderson ever could. 33. Priorities In 2016, Cabinteely FC teamed up with the Dublin School of Grinds so that their U19 squad would receive free Leaving Certificate grinds. The club said on its official website that "this study/training/play balance will give young players the opportunity to achieve their true potential, not only on the pitch, but also help them to achieve their academic goals." How awesome is that? 34. It's not about the money https://twitter.com/desTHFC/status/949325291599646720 35. The transfer announcement photos They're next level. https://twitter.com/FinnHarpsFC/status/948679728147308544 36. ...and they're well aware of it. At least they can have a laugh about it. https://twitter.com/FinnHarpsFC/status/948686248515948544 37. Alf Stewart Need we say more? https://twitter.com/dyjaho/status/920415988344152065 38. Michael D Higgins Uachtaran na hEireann approves of this message. 39. The Freudian slips *suppresses giggles* https://twitter.com/GazzaONuallain/status/893581644426248193 40. The poetry 'Fuckin' hell!' https://twitter.com/SiiWalsh/status/837777176330133509?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportsjoe.ie%2Ffootball%2Fshamrock-rovers-trevor-clarke-motm-swears-live-rte-bohemians-victory-115549 41. And finally... Proof doesn't come much more definitive than this. https://twitter.com/bfcdublin/status/654943484441423873?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw