Sad news for rugby fans as Ian Madigan is set to depart Leinster to join Bordeaux Bègles in the French Top 14. Twitter is not taking the news well.
LeinsterRugby.com confirmed the news with a statement from Madigan himself: “I’d like to thank everyone in Leinster Rugby for their support over the years. I’ve played with some brilliant players and have worked with some exceptional coaches…
Sad to see @Ian_madigan leaving @leinsterrugby Fully support his decision though.Owes it to himself.A Great servant,exciting times for him.
— Mark Cullagh (@MarkCullagh1) December 28, 2015
@Ian_madigan gutted to see you leaving. Totally get it, but we’re gonna miss you — Conor Cronin (@ccbooms) December 28, 2015
And before you all ask, yes, I will be dropping Ian Madigan to the airport. Jesus, i practically raised him. #BigThanks#Legend
— Ross O’Carroll-Kelly (@RossOCK) December 28, 2015
I’m having a Baileys. This is some bullshit. #ChristmasRage — Ross O’Carroll-Kelly (@RossOCK) December 28, 2015
@Ian_madigan sad to see you go, best of luck dude ?
— Emma-Jane (@emma_jane27) December 28, 2015
It was inevitable @Ian_madigan would leave. Deserves to start as a 10 somewhere so good luck to him. Really hope it works out.
— Brian O’Driscoll (@BrianODriscoll) December 28, 2015
He added a word of thanks to his supporters:
“Finally to the Leinster Rugby supporters, who have been hugely supportive of me in good times and in bad, thank you. There is a huge few weeks and months ahead with Leinster, and I look forward to playing my part and trying to finish the season out as strongly as possible for them.”
Absolutely devo.
