Qwpzxjor1 Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Met him this morning. Nice guy, but he wasn't able to do the bit of filming with us because he was injured. Worried how injured he is if he's not capable of kicking a ball a couple of times for Children's TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.Bear Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I get less and less convinced he will come good for us in each passing game... so sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theunderstudy Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Don't even start me on Habib Beye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy_Evergo Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I've looked at him playing for us and the last few games have certainly been an improvement. I think he is now getting on the ball more and that is down to a better understanding with those around him. It was obvious in his games last season that he was not receiving passes although often well positioned to take them. He was not demanding the ball and his teammates were not looking for him either. That seems to be changing and this will bring more confidence and we will hopefully be the beneficiaries of that. He is definately a confidence player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiDanger Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I get less and less convinced he will come good for us in each passing game... so sad. I don't get this, as his form starts to improve you get less and less convinced? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brommy Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I get less and less convinced he will come good for us in each passing game... so sad. I don't get this, as his form starts to improve you get less and less convinced? ...especially as SI has proven form in the Premier League (albeit previous form!) which he has the potential to regain. Delph on the other hand... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oaks Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 'SI' had one good season...could he not be a one season wonder? Form says yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozvillafan Posted October 6, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted October 6, 2011 'SI' had one good season...could he not be a one season wonder? Form says yes. What form? He's only played a handful of games after spending most of last season injured or on loan. He'll need a few more games under his belt before I'll make a judgement on whether or not he can produce what he has in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCAM Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Whether SI was a 1 season wonder seems to be irrelevant to me...even at 6/10 I can't say we've got someone better to replace him (I'd include Bannan in my team already) He certainly doesn't give the ball as much as Deiph and whether Jenas will ever play is anyones guess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverPeacock Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I thought he had his best game for us last weekend, linked up with Bannan and Gabby well. There is still hope he can come good if he maintains that sort of form, certainly wouldn't be any worse than having Delph in the team who's form the metaphorical train wreck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggyrichard Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 The thoughts of some on this thread is everything that is wrong and pisses me off with modern football fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 'SI' had one good season...could he not be a one season wonder? Form says yes. He had one great season but had a good seasons under Sven and Pearce. I remember a 3-1 defeat at COMS he was brilliant, think Vassell got 2 that day. Taylor was in goal for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillanousOne Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 i dont get it, Ireland was improving every game he played - ok so he was still far from the player we want him to be but surely he's the logical replacement for Bannan - NOT HESKEY McCleish seems to be limiting the team more and more by not involving Weiman, Delf or Gardener. If Bent is shit then he should be subbed, Petrov has one good game in three yet is rarely subbed and neither is Delph if he is playing. -----Bent----- Gabby Ireland Petrov Bannan Zog Warnock Dunne Cuellar Herd Given Is that surely not the best team we have? is there any stats on how many goals we concede from set pieces when Cuellar is playing CB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AValon Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Ireland has definitely been improving, although I think he has yet to gel with those around him. When he does'nt have to track back so much I reckon we might see the best of him. I'd play him for sure now. Heskey, on the other hand? I'll be glad when he retires because then no-one will be tempted to pick him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micflair Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 how can you say that this is the best team we have? Zog? Ireland? Both have done nothing this season, hence why Ireland is on the bench. Zog will be warming it up soon aswell. Weiman? Who do you suggest we drop for him then? Gabby or Bent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houlston Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Zog? Ireland? Both have done nothing this season, hence why Ireland is on the bench. Zog will be warming it up soon aswell. Unlikely on the back of his best performance so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggyrichard Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 I feel really sorry for Ireland, a player who clearly builds his game around confidence, finally gets a couple of starts under his belt, looks to be building on every game and looking like he may be close to returning to something like the form we know he is capable of. So then what does McLeish go and do....drop him! Ive got to say i just dont see the logic here!? AM himself said Stephen needed games to build his fitness and confidence, so why in Gods name does he drop him? 2nd half against QPR he was the best player on the pitch! Braindead decision imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iancharlie Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 personally id just sell him on unfort he is not a good fit at VP. some players just do not work and he appears to be one of them. reminds me of a slightly worse version of sasa curcic at the mo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooJung Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 I feel really sorry for Ireland, a player who clearly builds his game around confidence, finally gets a couple of starts under his belt, looks to be building on every game and looking like he may be close to returning to something like the form we know he is capable of. So then what does McLeish go and do....drop him! Ive got to say i just dont see the logic here!? AM himself said Stephen needed games to build his fitness and confidence, so why in Gods name does he drop him? 2nd half against QPR he was the best player on the pitch! Braindead decision imo. Especially if you consider that he was replaced by HESKEY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulver Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Ireland can, for all intents and purposes **** off. He's done NOTHING in a Villa shirt to show he cares or should ever be given another chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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