Fans sang ‘Stand up for the Ulsterman’ during their match against Sweden in memory to Darren Rodgers, who died in Nice while following Northern Ireland

Republic of Ireland fans sing tribute for Northern Ireland fan who died in Nice

With fan trouble dominating the headlines, both Republic of Ireland and Sweden supporters were in fantastic voice before, during and after their game at the Stade de France on Monday. The Republic of Ireland supporters paid tribute to Northern Ireland fan Darren Rodgers, who died in Nice at the weekend after a fall. In the 24th minute of the game fans sang “Stand up for the Ulstermen” in his memory.

There were more tributes back in Nice and the Northern Ireland fans will pay their own respects to Rodgers in Lyon on Thursday at their next game, against Ukraine.

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Stephen Blevins (@stephenblevins9) How special is this in Nice tonight. What a wonderfully weird wee island we live on. #together #GAWA #COYBIG pic.twitter.com/mT2YjXOoKL

K❤️V (@LaffK) Devastating news iv woke up to. My thoughts are with the young mans family and friends. We've lost one of our own. RIP

Steven Davis (@StevenDavis8) So sad to wake up to the tragic news that a Northern Ireland fan has died in Nice, thoughts with his family and friends.

Official Irish FA (@OfficialIrishFA) The thoughts of everyone at the IFA are with the family of the Northern Ireland supporter who tragically passed away in Nice last night.

The Republic of Ireland missed out on a victory in their first group game, but the celebrations from both sets of fans deserved three points. More than 73,000 fans watched Wes Hoolahan put them in front early in the second half and Ciaran Clark’s own goal did little to dampen the mood of fans. It’s safe to say the party lasted a whole lot longer than 90 minutes.

Irish and Sweden fans enjoying a pre-match warm up in the centre of Paris...

While also taking the time out to help out drivers in need...

98FM (@98FM) Irish fans changing a flat tyre for an old couple in France! #EURO2016 #COYBIG pic.twitter.com/BwOgQOF23X

Both sets of fans seemed to think their teams deserved a glowing sendoff after the 1-1 draw...

Dressed to impress...

SPIN 1038 (@spin1038) Irish fans at the match last night #COYBIG pic.twitter.com/TGPCtbf0J7

The view from a Paris tour bus reveals the partying went on long after Serbian referee Milorad Mazic’s final whistle...

“You can dance, you can jive...”

