Ireland. Has there ever been a less committed player?

[PaulTheVillan]

Best player he'd ever seen?
Better than Pele, Maradona, Messi? On what criteria is he measuring this Mario Karts?

I don't think Bellamy has ever played with Pele, Maradona or Messi.

[lovejoy]

Best player he'd ever seen?
Better than Pele, Maradona, Messi? On what criteria is he measuring this Mario Karts?

I don't think Bellamy has ever played with Pele, Maradona or Messi.

Probably not but he's quoted as saying he's the best player he's ever seen which quite frankly is ridiculous. This blokes played with Mark Bowen for christ sake!

[WALTERS WARRIORS]

Ireland are you listening ?? Score the winner against the "Scum" and i don`t care if you dont run, chase players back or even look interested in Villa ever again .....

[jembob]

Best player he'd ever seen?
Better than Pele, Maradona, Messi? On what criteria is he measuring this Mario Karts?

He didn't mention whether he'd seen the players you mention actually play.

[The Left Side]

I seem to remember at the time the Villa players said the same thing about Sasa Curcic, in training he was amazing but when it came to doing it on the pitch he couldn't be found, I hope this isn't the same case with Mr. Ireland!

[tom jennings IV]

Did we expect too much too soon though? I'm as frustrated as the next man with his lack of influence over games, not too mention his lack of goals thus far when we've needed midfielders to fill the hole left by injuries to strikers.

Let's not write him off yet is all I'm saying, he is a bloody good player, we just need to hope Houllier thinks it's worth the effort to get that out of him.

[carlos the third]

On sky at the weekend Bellamy said that Ireland's best position was in a midfield three. Maybe this is something we could try in the next few games with Alby out.

-------Bannan-----Clark------Ireland

Young------Gabby--------DJ

[Nev]

If Ireland had showed a bit of effort and application, this thread wouldn't be needed.

Bad performances/run of form can be forgiven, not trying can't.

[Can Gana Be Bettered!?!?]

I'd rather Sidwell play than Ireland, and Sidwell is fucking awful and injured.

[tim]

Best player he'd ever seen?
Better than Pele, Maradona, Messi? On what criteria is he measuring this Mario Karts?

I don't think Bellamy has ever played with Pele, Maradona or Messi.

Probably not but he's quoted as saying he's the best player he's ever seen which quite frankly is ridiculous. This blokes played with Mark Bowen for christ sake!

I don't think we're supposed to take him literally! I presume he meant he was that good he stood head and shoulders above everyone else at training - which is interesting. Proof that in the right set-up he is as good as he looked. I think people get a bit carried away with descriptions like 'complex character' though... basically he is paid to do a job. Plain and simple. Doesn't matter to me how good he can be, if he isn't that good for the hour and a half when he's needed to be then ship him out and let someone who wants to be there play. There's surely plenty of people who would be happy to take his place.

[TimTheVillain]

Does anyone REALLY believe that Ireland is intentionally plyaing badly at the moment ?

Lets give him a chance, in fact a few chances before writing him off.

Let us as fans, get behind him ffs

[Muscle-Dolphin]

Apparently Ireland wants out of Villa in January with Fulham (of all places) his preferred destination.

[frank black]

I had a quick word with stevie at half time against the blues. There doesn't appear to be any lights on, sadly,No spark at all.

Could end up as another Collymore.

[not3bad]

Apparently Ireland wants out of Villa in January with Fulham (of all places) his preferred destination.

Wants to join up with Mark Hughes again.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Apparently Ireland wants out of Villa in January with Fulham (of all places) his preferred destination.

Wants to join up with Mark Hughes again.

A straight swap for Dempsey?