We've recently seen some great football from the enigmatic Stephen Ireland
In terms of pure technical ability he's our best player by a mile.
His interception that led to Bents goal against Chelsea was top class, don't think any other Villa player could have done it.
Quote from: ROBBO on January 18, 2012, 06:29:38 AMHis interception that led to Bents goal against Chelsea was top class, don't think any other Villa player could have done it.He rarely makes a tackle, but always seems to intercept. His reading of the game is top notch.
Quote from: PaulTheVillan on January 20, 2012, 08:55:25 AMQuote from: ROBBO on January 18, 2012, 06:29:38 AMHis interception that led to Bents goal against Chelsea was top class, don't think any other Villa player could have done it.He rarely makes a tackle, but always seems to intercept. His reading of the game is top notch.To be fair the way red cards are being dished out at the moment you're better off being an interceptor than a tackler
I hope he can maintain this form and improve. I think he needs the right players around him for him to take it to the next level. Keep it up Ireland.
I do have this nagging doubt that his chance for rehabilitation only came about because of the (new) Jenas injury, but whatever, it seems to be working out well so far.