Wol. Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Ireland looks to me like he had a couple of big seasons, got rich and now doesn't want to put the work in to be a top class footballer. He will go from club to club over the next 3 or 4 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadoftrinity Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 I don't see why bringing Bradley in makes any difference to Ireland going, Houllier has said that he doesnt see Ireland as a midfielder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 @skysportsrobp: An update on Stephen Ireland, with Sky Sports News being told that the Villa midfielder is to have a medical at St James' Park ahead of a proposed loan switch to Newcastle. Bye Ireland! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted January 30, 2011 Moderator Share Posted January 30, 2011 One of the worst signings by Villa ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunRickyRun Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 If MM is right no players who want out will have part wages paid, the difficulty here in my opinion is that he wont play for us so do we we play hard ball with him or just part pay his wages? The other problem is that the guy is as mad as a box of frogs and any loan spell will more than likely scare suitors off. I would say let him rot in the reserves but our reserves dont deserve that and he would struggle to get in that team. We don't really want to help our rivals though and Newcastle are above us at the moment. If they want to stump up the cash, fair enough. Otherwise let him rot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micflair Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Just go Ireland. Stop leeching from our wages bill! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarpie Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 I don't see the point of loaning him to Newcastle, which is pretty much one of our main rivals this season, if he plays really well to them, it's not good for us. I still think Houllier should give him a chance to show what he can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasevilla Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 One of the worst signings by Villa ever. Maybe he needs the faith reinstalled in him as Graham Taylor did to our Villa legend GOD when he signed him from being an outcast at Utd. Brilliant interview with both of them talking about their relationship while they were at Villa Park together................ http://media.newstalk.ie/podcast/22415/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maradona10 Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Why is it not good for us, he plays well and his fee goes up if they want him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Sorry but i'm glad he is going on loan.. I don't think he will be a world beater at newcastle even if he is hopefully they can have him at the end of the loan spell, its obvious it isn't going to work out here, so having someone like Ireland on huge wages doing nothing is pointless to the club and the wage bill, hopefully they are paying towards his wages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno_2004 Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 I will be watching his performances with a keen eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstonMartin82 Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 If MM is right no players who want out will have part wages paid, the difficulty here in my opinion is that he wont play for us so do we we play hard ball with him or just part pay his wages? The other problem is that the guy is as mad as a box of frogs and any loan spell will more than likely scare suitors off. I would say let him rot in the reserves but our reserves dont deserve that and he would struggle to get in that team. We don't really want to help our rivals though and Newcastle are above us at the moment. If they want to stump up the cash, fair enough. Otherwise let him rot You could argue that we are making ourselves stronger and them worse! In honesty though, there is an extremely talented player there somewhere, but unless everything evoles around him they are going to have one very bad influence in the dressing room. And I would imagine that the dressing room at SJP is very close to rebelling with an owner that nobody likes who sacked a manager who everyone loved who got replaced by a manager who is a mate of the owner who hasn't done a good job anywhere in the last 8 years. If he performs well then we might get a higher price for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarpie Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Why is it not good for us, he plays well and his fee goes up if they want him. He has potential to be a "matchwinner", and if he plays really well for them, they might get more points than they would get otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B36villa Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 not sure it is the best if we end up paying 40%+ wages but i suppose it gets him away from the club and some first team football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 I call bullshit. He'll be here come Tuesday. i hope you didnt put on any bets on that DDID! not suprised, i dont even think he has been injured personally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 We'll know if he passes the medical or not if he was injured Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Thank god for that. A shame it's only a loan but at least we won't have to pay his bloody wages for a while. If he plays well, I don't care. He doesn't fit into our side at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maradona10 Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Why is it not good for us, he plays well and his fee goes up if they want him. He has potential to be a "matchwinner", and if he plays really well for them, they might get more points than they would get otherwise. But isn't that like every loan signing? Anything this season is a bonus, and he won't be allowed to play against us anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jat_r Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 If he can get a good run of games together he may be able to regain some of his old form which could be good for us next season. Either because we will use him or sell him. He hasn't had a run of games in ages in a settled side. I hope he plays well and comes back and earns a place in our team. If not atleast he is putting himself in the shop window. Also the reduction in wages us a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Medical Sunday Evening apparently according to SkySports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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