AVFC-Prideofbrum Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 My post on Norwich 2nd goal was criticised a lot and only just seen so would just like to add that in isolation, the incident itself isn't that bad but I just said it summed his Villa career up, all these incidents in isolation, all these performances, it's exactly the same. He 'nearly' scored, he 'nearly' threaded a pass through, he 'nearly' got onto the end of a cross. he 'nearly' made the tackle. He's always a second too late, when he really could show what he has, he's just never quite there. If things aren't going well for a player, the least you can then expect from a player is full commitment. That is not to say that other players aren't at fault for the goal, such as free header back post, Hutton out of position but this is the Ireland thread and concentrating solely on his contribution, he might not be good at defending, that's fair enough but he didn't really have to defend, all he had to do was show a desire, hard work to be sharper, close down quicker and try to block the cross. We weren't talking about Nani dazzling him with step overs and tricks, we're talking about Grant Holt simply taking a touch inside and crossing the ball without any sort of pressure. All these type of incidents, every single game, there's incidents where if he shows more heart, more willingness to succeed then he may score, he may create a goal, he may get an applause from the crowd for hard work and winning the ball back. There is no 'whatever happens, he will get criticism' about it. He gets my criticism because I believe he deserves it. If he starts scoring goals, making goals and playing well, I will love him. It's simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Was he injured (again) today? Didn't see him on the bench? Not that he would've offered anything anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipvilla1 Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Was he injured (again) today? Didn't see him on the bench? Not that he would've offered anything anyway. He's gran was probably ill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 It's ok the OS/McLeish has got it covered.. well sort of. Before the match.... (pre match press conference) McLeish also revealed a clean bill of health, apart from Eric Lichaj [hip], Shay Given [hamstring] and Jermaine Jenas [achilles]. After the match (press conference/interview) : Ireland has been ill with a virus all week and was still unwell this morning. "Stevie has been ill for four or five days. He was still on his sickbed last night." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlyOne Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Wow, he really is a prolific liar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moorski Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Mc Leish is even crap at telling lies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBM Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 could somebody tell me please what type of midfielder ireland is? ie, defensive minded or attack minded? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDrums Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 He is very attack minded, but in his solid year he could put in a decent tackle and was more successful than Milner in his outstanding year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlyOne Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 He was pretty good tonight. But two issues: 1. Nearly, nearly, nearly. He is never on time though. 2. Injure prone. I still think we should sell him. He takes too much of the wage bill and has contributed very little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDrums Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 It is always nearly with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony_Tony_Daley Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Fitness issues, but everytime wep lay him to get him fit he gets injured again, he made some good runs tonight though...if only we ccould keep him fit n see some benefit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Yep agreed. Just when he starts playing a game or two he picks up an injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaAlex Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Gutted he's picked up a knock, had an excellent 45 minutes where he showcased his talent and commitment when he's right in the head. I wonder if we will see it again though. Thought he was much better than Bannan tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Yep agreed. Just when he starts playing a game or two he picks up an injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazdavies79 Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Ability wise I never rated him, add to that his personal baggage and I was very disappointed we signed him. He has confirmed all my doubts so far, and again it seems that my judgement has been pretty much spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swerbs Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 He's the only player we have to who can spot movement and play an accurate ball towards them, when he's high on confidence and form though of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanvilla_1994 Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Gutted he's picked up a knock, had an excellent 45 minutes where he showcased his talent and commitment when he's right in the head. I wonder if we will see it again though. Thought he was much better than Bannan tonight. Agree with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Bannan hasn't had a good game since the drink drive charge and conviction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDrums Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 When the fans were cheering him on Ireland excelled imo. Sadly he always seems to pick up knocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 any news on what the injury is? good to hear he played well but he is too injury prone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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