'The fact some of you idiots are on here giving Paddy Barnes stick is f*****g disgraceful'

Michael Conlan and others react to Paddy Barnes’ shock defeat earlier.

MICHAEL CONLAN AND Michael O’Reilly (who later deleted his tweet) were among those expressing sympathy with Paddy Barnes following his shock defeat at the Rio Olympics earlier.

Conlan defended his fellow boxer following the disappointing result and issued a scathing response to the “keyboard warriors” criticising Barnes after his loss.

“The fact some of you idiots on here giving Paddy Barnes stick is f*****g disgraceful,” he tweeted.

Other sports personalities also gave their thoughts, with many condemning the suggestion that Barnes’ high-profile tweets were somehow associated with his loss, while others cited the Belfast native’s tired-looking appearance as a sign that he was below his best.

The fact some of you idiots on here giving Paddy Barnes stick is a fucking disgraceful, what he's done for the country is unbelieveable 1/2
— Michael Conlan (@mickconlan11) August 8, 2016

Michael Conlan / Twitter

2x medalist 3x time Olympian & use keyboard warriors at home doing nothing with your lifes but criticising him without a clue about boxing!
— Michael Conlan (@mickconlan11) August 8, 2016

Michael Conlan / Twitter

Anyway, Paddy Barnes is a Legend of Irish sport and always will be! Done a lot more for Ireland than most ever will! #UpBarnes #Legend
— Michael Conlan (@mickconlan11) August 8, 2016

Michael Conlan / Twitter

So many fights are lost on the scales #RioOlympics2016
— Kenneth Egan OLY (@kenegan30) August 8, 2016

Kenneth Egan / Twitter

Yep, he definitely lost that fight because he has a Twitter account. That's exactly how elite sport works.
— Richie Sadlier (@RichieSadlier) August 8, 2016

Richie Sadlier / Twitter

2 Olympic medals. Outstanding athlete for his country. @paddyb_ireland can hold his head up high.🍀
— Jenny Murphy (@jennymurphy045) August 8, 2016

Jenny Murphy / Twitter

Hard luck @paddyb_ireland serious battle in there! Thought you had it in the end!
— Cian Healy (@ProperChurch) August 8, 2016

Cian Healy / Twitter

Exhausting fight. Very tight but Paddy's wry expression at the final bell told the tale
— Joe Brolly (@JoeBrolly1993) August 8, 2016

Joe Brolly / Twitter

what a WAR from @paddyb_ireland obviously not the result he wanted but needs to hls head up high making it this far! how many go to 3 games?
— Coach JK (@John_Kavanagh) August 8, 2016

Coach Kavanagh / Twitter

Absolute heartbreaking loss for @paddyb_ireland - he looked drained, tired & shocked. He's going home & I'm amazed, but decision right.
— Steve Bunce (@bigdaddybunce) August 8, 2016

Steve Bunce / Twitter

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Hard luck @paddyb_ireland. You have a career to be very proud of & will still have a positive influence on the rest of the team #TeamIreland
— Colin Griffin (@colingriffin) August 8, 2016

Colin Griffin / Twitter

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