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Seamus Coleman brought a bit of GAA to the France match, and everyone's delighted

WE SEE YOU COLEMAN.

Jun 26th 2016, 3:32 PM 11,763 Views 1 Comment

THE IRELAND V FRANCE match is currently underway in Lyon and while things aren’t going our way at the moment, there is some light relief to be found.

France v Republic of Ireland - UEFA Euro 2016 - Round of 16 - Stade de Lyon Source: Chris Radburn/PA Wire

Donegal man Seamus Coleman has been employing some sneaky GAA tactics throughout the game – and everyone’s delighted.

Eagle-eyed fans noticed when picking up the ball for a throw-in, he slid his toe under the it for a GAA-style pickup:

Love the fact Seamus Coleman got his toe under ball to make sure he wasn't blown for a pickup 😂😂 #Euros #GAA pic.twitter.com/buC44jLHTW
— Pádraig Amond (@padraigamond21) June 26, 2016

Source: Padraig Amond/Twitter

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As if everyone wasn’t feeling extremely proud of their country already, that little bit of GAA turned the patriotism dial all the way up to 11 for a few short minutes.

#COYBIG , Seamus Coleman using his GAA skills pic.twitter.com/sOJvOFS8wP
— Declan McAlinden (@Declan_McA) June 26, 2016

Source: Declan McAlinden/Twitter

Coleman doing a GAA pick up every time for a throw in makes my life 😂 #COYBIG
— Catherine Duffy (@cduffy948) June 26, 2016

Source: Catherine Duffy/Twitter

Love the way Coleman foots the ball up GAA style when he goes to take a throw.
— Barry O’Connor (@LeoGrasshopper) June 26, 2016

Source: Leograsshopper/Twitter

Good to see Seamus Coleman has remembered his GAA pick-ups. Did one before a throw-in.
— Kieran Cunningham (@KCsixtyseven) June 26, 2016

Source: Kieran Cunningham/Twitter

Seamus Coleman won't get caught by the ref for any pick ups anyway taking the throws. Toe under the ball every time. #GAA #IREvFRA #COYBIG
— Mark Cullagh (@MarkCullagh1) June 26, 2016

Source: Mark Cullagh/Twitter

Coleman played as a back for his local GAA team as a teenager. You never forget your roots.

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Seamus Coleman brought a bit of GAA to the France match, and everyone's delighted

WE SEE YOU COLEMAN.

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