Dchitz

its midfields fault players in the hole dont get the ball, not those players how can ppl not see this

midfielders playing one to many simple balls no one looking to release wingers or forwards

you are too funny!!! Are we watching the same game, i havent seem him carry the ball or get in opposition half

gabby is playin the whole today and just as poor as ireland has been, this is because our midfielders cant give it to the players feet because they play to deep, not because gabby or ireland are shit as most ppl on site would think

Agreed and once he has 2 natural wide players in nzogbia and Marc outside him who he can put the ball in behind the full backs for (really excels at this) which will give him the opportunity to bomb on and support bent his confidence will rocket and performances will improve. I'm sure amc is also aware that makoun delph and Ireland never played together before if I'm not wrong

Firstly i wasnt expecting anything big from him or any of the players last night baring in mind they had been cooped up on a plane for hours 2 days previous and the substantial time difference no one was going to be to sharp. for me purely this was a fitness exercise. Secondly anyone who has played football at a high level will be aware following a long term injury it can take time to get your game back, ireland has played competively for almost 2 years realistically so i wouldnt be to worried by his performance to date. Also he was injured prior to saturdays game so cant expect to be 100% fit for this game. Irelands ability is unrivalled by most players in the league not to mind the club, i reckon there will be alot of ppl eating some humble pie once he gets his season going. Its ridiculous the writing off of villa players that goes on on this site before the season even starts. Have some faith.