Stephen Ireland

[Clampy]

I thought Ireland did ok when he came on against Spurs and he looked ok in small glimpses yesterday but like a lot of others have said, he dose'nt impose himself on games. It's as if he tries to then gives up.

I still think he'd be better just behind the striker rather than a out and out midfielder.

[myf]

when is his contract up as can't see anyone matching his wages. disastrous signing

[eastie]

when is his contract up as can't see anyone matching his wages. disastrous signing

Does he have one more year after this or is this his final year? Best to get rid for all parties I think, I wish uncle Harry would say he likes him.

[myf]

think this is his third season with us but can't remember if his contract was 3 or 4 yrs. pls god not 5

edit: 4yr contract. prob best we can hope for is shipping him out on loan with another club contributing to his massive wages

[OzVilla]

The most over rated player we've signed since Steve Foster.

The laziest player we've signed since David Ginola.

The most disruptive, shit smells sweeter than the Villa player we've signed since Alpay.

Getting rid of him in January for any money at all could be the highlight of our season.

[mrfuse]

Bannan Ireland and Holman were a shocking choice for three midfielders yesterday, no wonder we were overrun- I was amazed at lamberts team selection and sadly he seems to get it wrong far more often than right.

That did surprise me as well and I'm one that is backing Lambert.

[barrysleftfoot]

 Don't think he had much choice tbh.Westwood and Holman both look shagged out to me, and both need a rest, but who do you bring in?

[Witton Warrior]

Yesterday he started very poorly I thought - simply letting balls slide past he coud have gone for - then he started to get a little space and laid the ball off better - but he just coasts along as if we are 4-0 up - no urgency.

The way he runs always reminds me of that weird upright gait Steven Seagal has - acting imperious but actually looks a twat

[achilles]

Run out of patience with him, has undoubtable talent but never really wanted to come here and unfortunately it shows in his performances for us. Really the quicker he goes the better for all concerned. The position we find ourselves in we really need players who give a shit!

[SashasGrandad]

When he was taken off - my elderly aunt asked me if they were booing because they didn't want him to go off?

No - they are booing because he's crap! And he's not made any effort today.

He made one good tackle then lost it in the next challenge - after that he was sulking as he didn't get a free kick. Not enough strength, not enough skill, not enough desire, not good enough for AVFC.

[dl9]

When he was taken off - my elderly aunt asked me if they were booing because they didn't want him to go off?

No - they are booing because he's crap! And he's not made any effort today.

He made one good tackle then lost it in the next challenge - after that he was sulking as he didn't get a free kick. Not enough strength, not enough skill, not enough desire, not good enough for AVFC.

Tell your elderly aunt to bring her boots with her against Ipswich. Then again, I'm sure she's got better things to do....

[Mortimer's Bear]

Whilst I agree that his work ethic seemed poor yesterday, compare him to Brett Holman who works hard and runs round like a headless chicken but can't pass a ball 5 yards, I'm not sure who is the more frustrating.

[dl9]

Ireland all day long. Holman isn't good enough but is a trier. Ireland could be good enough but is an enigma. The correct answer however is neither should be wearing the first team shirt, Holman perhaps the reserve team at best. Ireland can f*ck off to that island where the inmates wear orange boiler suits and are locked up for 364 days of the year. F* ck him.

[Mortimer's Bear]

Ireland all day long. Holman isn't good enough but is a trier. Ireland could be good enough but is an enigma. The correct answer however is neither should be wearing the first team shirt, Holman perhaps the reserve team at best. Ireland can f*ck off to that island where the inmates wear orange boiler suits and are locked up for 364 days of the year. F* ck him.

Not a fan then?

[dl9]

Ireland all day long. Holman isn't good enough but is a trier. Ireland could be good enough but is an enigma. The correct answer however is neither should be wearing the first team shirt, Holman perhaps the reserve team at best. Ireland can f*ck off to that island where the inmates wear orange boiler suits and are locked up for 364 days of the year. F* ck him.

Not a fan then?

Hehe..