Stephen Ireland - Clean Slate?

[robbo1874]

Given the massive amount of cash we forfeited for taking him, I don't see how we can afford not to give him another chance.

That said, I think he's a massive twat and he'll probably fvck up, unfortunately.

We were proper shafted on that transfer deal. Still annoys me when I think about it

[Ad@m]

Given the massive amount of cash we forfeited for taking him, I don't see how we can afford not to give him another chance.

That assumes the impact of his signing ended there.

We're still paying his silly wages and he's still skulking around the place when the rest of the team know he's publicly the city off and basically told the world he doesn't want to be here.

Whether it's a loan deal or we give him to someone for free, getting rid is the best possible option.

[robbo1874]

not entirely sure what you were trying to say there mate

I think we've got to give him a go - you never know, there's  a slight chance he might come good. But in the likely event it doesn't work out, we'll need to ship him quick. Turkey at Christmas?

[Ad@m]

not entirely sure what you were trying to say there mate

I think we've got to give him a go - you never know, there's  a slight chance he might come good. But in the likely event it doesn't work out, we'll need to ship him quick. Turkey at Christmas?

What I'm saying is we're better off writing off the transfer fee now if it means we can get rid of him rather than saying he cost us a lot of money so we might as well keep giving him another chance.

Sometimes you have to just admit mistakes and move on and that's what the club should do with Stephen Ireland.

[Rip Van We Go Again]

His attitude must have stunk out Bodymoor Heath.
You don't invest the money we did in him, only to sideline him after a few games.

He's trouble, pure and simple.

[robbo1874]

So you reckon sell in this window then? who would buy?

Who needs a troubled mentalist that hasn't played a decent game for three seasons?

Give him  ago I reckon, then fuck him off in january to Albion

[German James]

He's a knob. And a disrespectful one at that. But I reckon AM should involve him in at least the pre-season, to see how/if he works under him - there's nowt to lose. I admit I'm clutching at straws with day-glo pink wheels.

[Ad@m]

So you reckon sell in this window then? who would buy?

Who needs a troubled mentalist that hasn't played a decent game for three seasons?

Give him  ago I reckon, then fuck him off in january to Albion

After what he said about Birmingham you think he could be convinced to go to Smethwick?!

[hilts_coolerking]

Get what we can for him and free up some salary money, preferably for someone who isn't a flake.

[ROBBO]

This is were SAF is smart if he wants to get rid of a player he showcases them, gives them time on the pitch then sells them.

[l_mckay]

id give him 1 more chance because he is a quality player when he wants to be,shame he can be such a twat!

[The Left Side]

The official site is saying Newcastle still have him on their radar, bonus.

[not3bad]

Stephen Ireland plans fresh start at Aston Villa under Alex McLeish!!!!

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/jul/04/stephen-ireland-aston-villa-alex-mcleish

[Diablo]

I'm sure McLeish will get more out of Ireland than Houllier did (I know not hard) it's good news that he's reportedly getting a flat in Brum too

[The Left Side]

I'm sure McLeish will get more out of Ireland than Houllier did (I know not hard) it's good news that he's reportedly getting a flat in Brum too

Sure, I was delighted when we signed him even after losing Milner but last season was very disappointing so this shows a much better committment, now do it on the pitch Stephen.