Nigel Posted June 17, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted June 17, 2011 If anything good becomes of this upheaval I hope its this. Ireland could be a very good player for us still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimJim Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 If Big Eck knows how to use him to his strengths. Houllier seemingly didnt or Ash young kept him out of his favoured position and that will now be available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smetrov Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 For Ireland read Hleb at blues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 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 Who would buy him off us? He would have to agree to a massive pay cut if he was to give up the contract he has with us and sign a contract with a different club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-67 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 I can see big Mack swapping Ireland for Joey Barton!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 If Big Eck knows how to use him to his strengths. Houllier seemingly didnt or Ash young kept him out of his favoured position and that will now be available. Ireland has technical and attacking abilities. If McNose is confused by skillful players like Hleb and Bentley, do you really think Ireland has a chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimJim Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 If Big Eck knows how to use him to his strengths. Houllier seemingly didnt or Ash young kept him out of his favoured position and that will now be available. Ireland has technical and attacking abilities. If McNose is confused by skillful players like Hleb and Bentley, do you really think Ireland has a chance? Hence the 'If'. Different team, different time, benefit of hindsight, but it's still an 'If'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 I don't get this different team thing, is he suddenly going to have some mental blowout where he then starts believing he is Arsene Wenger and not king of anti football!? Different team bollocks, he is limited to one style, proven by his incompetence to change things after the league cup final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanvilla_1994 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 I don't get this different team thing, is he suddenly going to have some mental blowout where he then starts believing he is Arsene Wenger and not king of anti football!? Different team bollocks, he is limited to one style, proven by his incompetence to change things after the league cup final. This I'll be extremely surprised if we see him change his tactics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbojames Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 I can see big Mack swapping Ireland for Joey Barton!! I'd take that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender4 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 I can see big Mack swapping Ireland for Joey Barton!! I'd take that i wouldn't take Barton if he was a free transfer with zero wages. sometimes you have to have principles, and taking on a thug like Barton should be a red line in the sand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Please not Barton anywhere near the club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted June 17, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted June 17, 2011 I can see big Mack swapping Ireland for Joey Barton!! I'd take that i wouldn't take Barton if he was a free transfer with zero wages. sometimes you have to have principles, I remember that word! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted June 17, 2011 Author Share Posted June 17, 2011 If we can get anywhere near 3M for Ireland we should take it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted June 17, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted June 17, 2011 I can see big Mack swapping Ireland for Joey Barton!! I'd take that i wouldn't take Barton if he was a free transfer with zero wages. sometimes you have to have principles, and taking on a thug like Barton should be a red line in the sand.Absolutely. The AM appointment has disappointed me, but life goes on. But seeing the likes of Barton in a Villa shirt probably would be the end for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatty Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 I can see big Mack swapping Ireland for Joey Barton!! I'd take that i wouldn't take Barton if he was a free transfer with zero wages. sometimes you have to have principles, and taking on a thug like Barton should be a red line in the sand.Absolutely. The AM appointment has disappointed me, but life goes on. But seeing the likes of Barton in a Villa shirt probably would be the end for me. I of course can't say I agree with Bartons off the field antics but if we were to sign him at least there would be some logic behind it, he is a pretty good player after all. Alex Mcleish coming in, er, nope no logic that I can think of. to get back on topic, I hope Ireland reports for pre season and wants to prove himself under a new manager. No doubting he has the ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honest_bertie Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 If we can get anywhere near 3M for Ireland we should take it Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingsombrero Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 If we can get anywhere near 3p for Ireland we should take it Corrected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 If we can get anywhere near 3M for Ireland we should take it i doubt we will even get that for him, he is a disgrace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carew_villa Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Ireland would be a brilliant Young replacement IMO. Shocked to see so many people thinking he's worthless. A team of..... --------------Bent-------------- Downing--Ireland--Albrighton --------Delph----Makoun------ New LB--Clark--Cuellar/Dann--New RB --------------Foster------------------- That team would get us top 8 IMO, also swapping Gabby with Ireland for suitable games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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