Nicky Byrne has revealed that he has signed onto football team Baldoyle Grange United.
The 2FM star is very passionate about the sport and wore his dad’s Ireland’s jersey during his Eurovision rehearsals.
The father-of-three had his first match on September 3rd and his team won despite the rain.
The singer took to Twitter to break the good news to his fans.
BREAKING NEWS : Deal done on DEADLINE DAY
I’ve just signed for @BaldoyleGrange
Great to return to my roots ! pic.twitter.com/SfMs4ElVaS— Nicky Byrne (@NickyByrne) August 31, 2016
“Deal done on deadline day,” he wrote.
“I’ve just signed for Baldoyle Grange United. Great return to my roots!”
Nicky also uploaded a video to his Twitter of his first match for his fans to see the team in action.
First match done, won 5-3, solid display from the lads in v wet conditions @BaldoyleGrange #SafeHands pic.twitter.com/LecrahnfWn
— Nicky Byrne (@NickyByrne) September 3, 2016