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Published 14:24 12 Feb 2016 GMT
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The FAI told us, so it must be true, that today was to be the day that UEFA would start letting fans know whether they had been successful or not in their pursuit of Euro 2016 tickets.
Heck, even we fell for it.
As of now we have checked our bank balance, at least 18 times at a conservative estimate, but as of yet, well, there's no sign of any money going anywhere next or near a rich UEFA pocket.
It seems we’re not the only ones, as various Irish fans, and those from many other countries, are very very frustrated with today’s long delays.
https://twitter.com/winstonrichie/status/698141513717563392
https://twitter.com/AndyNRodgers/status/698121573430095872
https://twitter.com/LeesideJim/status/698105430912929792
The stress brought back some painful memories for some Irish fans.
https://twitter.com/DavRic5/status/698122296226140161
Others could see the irony is hoping money was going out of an account for once.
https://twitter.com/AVENIRSPORTS/status/698119229447471104
Others turned to the power of prayer.
https://twitter.com/ShaneMcKinney5/status/698111211179794432
While of course some lucky b**tards have managed to get heir hands on tickets.
https://twitter.com/MrDoGeo/status/698129520742813696
And the fear crept in for some.
https://twitter.com/NathanKelly_/status/698129920527044608
While we were hoping some ‘gentle persuasion’ may be the best option.
https://twitter.com/SportsJOEdotie/status/698127683511676928
And others made a bloody good point
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