I was a supporter of Ireland up until this season because he had shown what he's capable of even if it was only for one season and I was hoping he could find that form again here. Whilst I don't think he is a bad player (probably one of our best CM at the moment, but that's not saying much) he certainly doesn't justify the wage's he is on and since that's the huge problem at the club it might be time to get rid in the summer, not now as were lightweight as it is though.
Just think we could get 2 decent CM for the money were paying Ireland.
Also I don't think he's a lazy player, he actually look's like one of the few who give's a shit most of the time.