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13 of the best reactions to Eamon Dunphy leaving RTÉ

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Jul 25th 2018, 3:29 PM 6,453 Views 0 Comments

IT’S THE END of an era as Eamon Dunphy today announced that after 40 years, he’s leaving RTÉ. It seems to have taken many people by surprise but Eamo’s reasons are pretty sound as he wants to concentrate on his podcast ‘The Stand’.

(1/2) Two years ago, I decided not to renew my contract with RTÉ Sport. At the time, they prevailed upon me to stay and, in fact, offered me a rise, a small one, to do so. However, before the World Cup I told them this time, I would be leaving.
— Dunphy_Official (@Dunphy_Official) July 25, 2018

Source: The Stand/Twitter

(2/2) I intend to focus on my podcast The Stand which is flourishing and has had over 2.3 million listens since we started. That’s where my energy will now be devoted.

In my 40 years with RTÉ, I made many good friends and I wish them the very best for the future.
— Dunphy_Official (@Dunphy_Official) July 25, 2018

Source: The Stand/Twitter

Eamon is probably one of the most divisive characters we’ve ever had in Irish society so it’s easy to see why people are conflicted on his departure. Nevertheless, it was always going to draw a reaction from the Irish public.

Here are some of the best.

It seems like a very convenient time to go.

Will eamon Dunphy now run for president?
— Johnny Fallon (@jonnyfallon) July 25, 2018

Source: Johnny Fallon/Twitter

Some were reminiscing of their best times with the man himself.

Funniest night out with Eamon Dunphy was one that ended with us barging our way into Tom Jones's company and then having a sing-song with him. TJ trying to do harmonies and ED going 'shut up, I'm singing!'
— Kieran Cunningham (@KCsixtyseven) July 25, 2018

Source: Kieran Cunningham/Twitter

And others were just mourning the loss.

Eamon Dunphy has passed away. RIP u will live on forever. Cant believe it. I wanna run to u. Really cant believe this. @
— Colin Perkins (@colindperkins) July 25, 2018

Source: Colin Perkins/Twitter

I used to hate Eamon Dunphy but Irish television is going to be a worse place without the self-proclaimed “European football analyst” on RTE calling players creeps, cods and donkeys live on air. #RodLiddle #HesTheGuyWhoLeftHisWifeForAYoungOneBill
— Darragh Buckley (@darraghbucks94) July 25, 2018

Source: Darragh Buckley/Twitter

As someone who wrote 15 columns about punditry during the World Cup... I'm glad Eamon Dunphy was around.
— Gavin Cooney (@gcooney93) July 25, 2018

Source: Gavin Cooney/Twitter

The Rod Liddle jokes were flowing thick and fast.

“I’ll tell you who wrote it, I can remember his name...”

Thanks for the golden years of punditry, Eamo 🙏🏼 https://t.co/VIRst1Spk0
— Neil Sherwin (@neilsherwin) July 25, 2018

Source: Neil Sherwin/Twitter

"Oh I don't know who's leaving...."

"I'll tell who's leavin'.......I'll tell ya. Eamon Dunphy. He's your man who called Ronaldo a cod and left RTE after 40 years to run off and do his podcast. pic.twitter.com/98pMJbGfPI
— Garreth MacNamee (@garmacnamee) July 25, 2018

Source: Garreth MacNamee/Twitter

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Not everyone is going to miss him.

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Eamon Dunphy to leave RTÉ after 40 years via ⁦@RTENewsNow⁩ wooooohoooo!!! Celebration time 🎉🎉🎉 https://t.co/pEdLL3SVJP
— Mike Baker (@salesandsport) July 25, 2018

Source: Mike Baker/Twitter

But like him or loathe him, there won’t be another one like him.

Dear @RTEsoccer, please arrange a testimonial for Eamon Dunphy where all the lads are allowed get locked in the studio on-air and watch his best bits. Also invite Roy Keane. Thanks.
— Carl Morrissey (@Moro88) July 25, 2018

Source: Carl Morrissey/Twitter

Who else remembers Eamon Dunphy saying Ronaldo was a nothing player and a cod?
— RuariMUFC (@RuariMUFC) June 15, 2018

Because not everyone could nearly cause a brawl on Prime Time about Roy Keane.

Eamon Dunphy is a national treasure pic.twitter.com/OG2FKKCDod
— Adam Lynch (@AdamLynch27) June 19, 2018

Bye, bye baby.

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13 of the best reactions to Eamon Dunphy leaving RTÉ

Insert your own ‘he’s leaving RTÉ for a young one’ joke here.

It seems like a very convenient time to go.