Big_John_10 Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 I don't really get the hatred towards the guy. People are on about giving makoun time and we all saw downing needed some time to settle yet we hate Ireland for his poor performances in limited appearances and none in his best position. He hadn't played much competitive football for about 12 months and came to a club with no manager who really wanted him or had clear plans for him when he signed. He then gets stick in the press off the manager he is then working for. I agree his attitude is probably poor at times and he can clearly be a bit of an idiot but expecting him to hit the ground running is a bit unfair on him. We're paying his wages so I'd like to see what he can do under a new manager and see if he can bring a positive contribution to the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maradona10 Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Do you think he'll fit into Tin Tin's style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Ah crap, in the furore I'd forgotten about this bald-headed waster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildwood Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Did anyone watch the U21 game last night and wish we had Lansbury instead of Ireland? He seemed to really know that poisiton behind the striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.Daley Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Whoever the new manager is, if they can get Ireland playing, we will gain from it. The bloke is class just a bit of a fruit cake. We can't afford to just dismiss creative talent like this at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 The bloke is class just a bit of a fruit cake. That's an understatement, he's a one-man bakery of bat-shit crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulver Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Ah crap, in the furore I'd forgotten about this bald-headed waster. Ah me too, what a piss topping on a shit cake of a week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I think he'll probably work under the new manager.. same for Warnock.. can't say i'm happy with both of them and I still want them gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaztonVilla Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Did anyone watch the U21 game last night and wish we had Lansbury instead of Ireland? He seemed to really know that poisiton behind the striker. Ah, but in how many of his limited appearances last season did Stephen Ireland get to play in that position? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbojames Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Not sure if he's hard working enough to fit into the new manager's style. We can't have another season like last with players getting paid for nowt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodytom Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Did anyone watch the U21 game last night and wish we had Lansbury instead of Ireland? He seemed to really know that poisiton behind the striker. the under 21s depress me with how abysmal they are. im worried that 2 of our so called starlets, cant get into the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry'sboots Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I don't really get the hatred towards the guy. People are on about giving makoun time and we all saw downing needed some time to settle yet we hate Ireland for his poor performances in limited appearances and none in his best position. He hadn't played much competitive football for about 12 months and came to a club with no manager who really wanted him or had clear plans for him when he signed. He then gets stick in the press off the manager he is then working for. I agree his attitude is probably poor at times and he can clearly be a bit of an idiot but expecting him to hit the ground running is a bit unfair on him. We're paying his wages so I'd like to see what he can do under a new manager and see if he can bring a positive contribution to the team. I think it is twofold: 1. He does not appear to be making an effort. This is probably the principal factor behind the dislike. 2. He has made some rather silly comments about Birmingham since joining. If he could play off Bent and get his head straight it could be very interesting. For me that was our biggest weakness last year - the position off the main striker - as I didn't think this was Ash's game really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killeen30 Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Did anyone watch the U21 game last night and wish we had Lansbury instead of Ireland? He seemed to really know that poisiton behind the striker. the under 21s depress me with how abysmal they are. im worried that 2 of our so called starlets, cant get into the team. Well I can understand why The Fonz isn't in the team, there are better players in front of him who have done more than him at Premiership level but why Marc isn't in the team I can't understand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamus Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Did anyone watch the U21 game last night and wish we had Lansbury instead of Ireland? He seemed to really know that poisiton behind the striker. the under 21s depress me with how abysmal they are. im worried that 2 of our so called starlets, cant get into the team. Well I can understand why The Fonz isn't in the team, there are better players in front of him who have done more than him at Premiership level but why Marc isn't in the team I can't understand! A bloke at work follows Burnley and he says Delfuenso was useless for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villadude Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I'll be happy to see the back of this waster, just can't see him sorting his head out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killeen30 Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Oh yeah... Ireland. Head **** but talented. Shame about the attitude. If he had Craig Gardner's attitude we'd have a player on our hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jat_r Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 He is talented but God knows what happens in that head of his. If he was on form, behind Bent with Downing and Albrighton on the wings I'd be excited but can't see it happening! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regular_john Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 McLeish won't stand for any of Ireland's crap, if he doesn't sort himself out he'll be out the door in no time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jat_r Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 McLeish won't stand for any of Ireland's crap, if he doesn't sort himself out he'll be out the door in no time Maybe... I hope Ireland sees this as a fresh start and hits the ground running and gives it a good go during McLeishs reign and the preseason. If he can get the best out of him it will be like a new signing, otherwise he needs to be sold and moved on and the money reinvested! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boumasbabies Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 I think this guy might pleasantly surprise us this season And before the usual retorts, I mean playing for the villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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