Zatman Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Even at his VERY best, for that all too brief season at City. He was never, in a million miles anywhere near a 25m player. did more in that season that henderson or carroll has done in their career Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 We were in a much stronger position as a football club when Milner was sold, plus he was a hell of a lot better than Ireland and he's also English (which as we know usually inflates value a little). Not to mention the fact that Milner is better anyway, has never had a questionable attitude/lifestyle either on or off the pitch and has played at a consistently well since he was 16, more or less. I'd probably weep with joy if we got Milner back and if Ireland left I wouldn't be that bothered (not taking away the fact that he has looked good lately). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supertom46 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Problem we had with Ireland when he first came in, was that nobody seemed to have any idea where he played. Starting him at Newcastle in the middle, and a couple of other games too, was completely bizarre, and wouldn't have helped his confidence, especially when he got dropped. I think if he keeps on improving, then he will be at least a £15m player. Not only is he recreating what he did at City, but it seems he actually wants to do more... Tracking back, tackling etc... trying hard for the team in general. A player like that who tries hard, with the talent he has, is an extremely valuable type of player to have in your side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Where was Ireland today? Not even on the bench? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Injured I think.. he does seem injury prone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 hamstring injury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Save bumping up the thread, what was up with N'zogbia today? Injured or indiscipline again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCAM Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 N'Zogbia has a heel problem apparently (soz, off topic) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender4 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Injured I think.. he does seem injury prone. what was his injury? anything major or just a knock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Thought Ireland was really good today again. Made things happen when he was on the ball and tracked back quite often in the second half. Just wish he'd shot when he had that chance late on in the second half. Keep it up Stephan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Composed on the ball, but he's wasted out wide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svenne Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Agreed. Have big expectations from him from now on, been pretty pretty good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amo69 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Good player in a shit team. Nobody else is on his level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oaks Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Yeah simple ball to Bent was great. But he doesnt get involved enough out wide and lacks a cross. He should be playing where Keane is playing IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaGoMarching Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 He's getting better and more confident all the time, need to build the team round him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieB Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Yeah simple ball to Bent was great. But he doesnt get involved enough out wide and lacks a cross. He should be playing where Keane is playing IMO. Cracking cross for Clark only to head straight at the goalie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laivasse Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Yeah simple ball to Bent was great. But he doesnt get involved enough out wide and lacks a cross. He should be playing where Keane is playing IMO. Cracking cross for Clark only to head straight at the goalie.Wasn't the only one either. He put in a sweet one from the right towards the end but their CBs were well positioned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaglint Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Another good performance from SI last night. Never thought he would work out playing wide of a three but he links up so well with Keane, bent and Zog that it really worked. So nice to have a few players in team who can string a few passes together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis_B Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 He and Keane are by far the best 'footballers' we have and link well together - they see things the rest don't - unfortunately once Keane goes we may see him drop off in form again - whatever I seriously think he will be off in the Summer as he must be one of the highest earners that McEck has been told to shed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaGoMarching Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 He and Keane are by far the best 'footballers' we have and link well together - they see things the rest don't - unfortunately once Keane goes we may see him drop off in form again - whatever I seriously think he will be off in the Summer as he must be one of the highest earners that McEck has been told to shed. He's wasted out wide, i'd like to see him take up Keane's role just off Bent once. This is the best we've seen of him since he arrived, hope he keeps it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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