Any word on where Stephen Ireland will end up?
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Any word on where Stephen Ireland will end up?
on some "Whatever happened to? Where are they now?" program.Quote:
Originally Posted by Carrigaline
Stovokor.Quote:
Originally Posted by Carrigaline
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Originally Posted by Sullivinho
A warrior? Hardly.
Based on the previous posts on this thread I would reckon it'll be Carrigstown United.
It looks like he will be leaving, I think going to Spain or Italy might suit his game if someone is willing to take a gamble on him. IMO, he has the ability to be a good footballer.
http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...-29343855.html
Don't you mean, 'had' the ability? Looks miserable in that photo btw.
Not giving completely up on him yet!Quote:
Originally Posted by ArdeeBhoy
Supposedly his father is saying he wants Trap to give him a call before he heads to MLS.
Off topic, but Stephen was raised by his mother, and his mother's family. He was very much estranged from his fatherQuote:
Originally Posted by Crosby87
So it was obviously his maternal grandmother that died.
No. Neither Granny died, he was telling porkies. Do keep up Paul.Quote:
Originally Posted by paul_oshea
I know. It was a joke.
The proverbial pidgeons have come home to roost. Totally overrated footballer.
Couldn't disagree more. He is one of the most talented footballers we have. In terms of ability he should be put down on the team sheet by Trap (if this was a perfect world) as number one or number two choice midfielder - Wes Hoolahan being the other. He has plenty left to offer and like the other lad said, a move abroad would certainly benefit his game. He wouldn't be out of place in the Bundesliga or La LigaQuote:
Originally Posted by drummerboy
He is a luxury player. Has had one good season in about five. He can't defend for his life. I'll never forget his performance away in Cyprus as one of our midfielders. Shocking. The only reason he would want to play for Ireland is to get himself in the shop window. Best let him be.
Ah here, he was 19. And the whole team was a disaster that day and the coach even worse. And he still scored a goal. He's gone off the rails since then but he was a hugely talented player. If it was James McCarthy or Wes Hoolahan at that age and level of inexperience everybody would be talking about how it's unfair to judge such a young player.Quote:
Originally Posted by drummerboy
He has certainly made a pigs ear of matters on many fronts but I don't think he was overrated, in fact I think all the coverage he still gets is because of the depth of talent he displayed, he could have been very very special. A man a team could have been built around at a very high level was what he was looking like for a spell. That's the most frustrating bit of this downward spiral he remains on.Quote:
Originally Posted by drummerboy
I remember him too in Cyprus. Wasn't good. But who was? It's time to let bygones be bygones, same with Anthony Stokes and hopefully Gibson is not in the same category but him too if need be. If either of them can come in and do a job for us then good luck to them. Anything to make the squad better ......right?Quote:
Originally Posted by drummerboy
We cannot afford not to turn over every stone in search of the best 11 to put on the pitch.
If Ireland comes in and doesn't cut it, then so be it. But at least give him one last look. I think he could hold the ball in the middle of the park (maybe not as good as Whelan ...ha ha) and spring out attackers, which is something we just cannot do right now (remember how many long balls we play in every game).
Sorry he has been too disrespectful to the Irish set up over the years. Yes he did show promise 5 years ago. But then again, he would never have fitted into Traps plans anyway. I would welcome Gibson back. I don't agree with his actions, but he was badly treated. As for Stokes, another player who we can do without.
[QUOTE=drummerboy;1693101I would welcome Gibson back. I don't agree with his actions, but he was badly treated..[/QUOTE]
"Badly treated" ? I didn't realise a manager was obliged to play players failing which they are "badly treated". It makes managing a squad almost impossible if players spit the dummy because they don't get a run out. I am surprised we have any goalkeeper left in the squad after Given's 100+ caps.
It seems that there may be some Premier interest in Ireland. A move to Stoke might be good as he played his best football under Hughes. Also, Dunne and Given to Doncaster who may be getting rich Irish buyers! Magnier might be the man. Maybe he will try and employ Ferguson!
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/footba...reland-1982068
no shock there, Hughes has a long history of working with the same players over and over
Ireland was briefly linked with QPR as well
Say what you like about the guy, he was unbelievable that one year for Manchester City, I think it was 2008/09. I hope he can rediscover the form he had then as he was definitely one of the top five or ten players in the EPL that season.
I presume Shay Given wasn't getting a lift of our Stephen so most likely it was Barry Bannan and Alan Hutton in that car, surely? At this stage, a move abroad is surely the best move for him. I doubt he'd have the hunger for the physicality of the Championship.
Being linked with Doncaster. Don't know how his ego will cope with that, however, it might teach him some humility. Woiuld agree with Ole, a move abroad would suit his style and is a more likely destination.
http://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/socc...tephen-2086714
Saw that mooted when the Given to Doncaster story came out. I can't see how Doncaster would be able to afford both of them unless they were given very generous terms by Villa, but to be honest it seems like Ireland just wants to play football.
I just read Dickov has been given 'a cash injection'!Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
It won't do much good intravenously. It might even be fatal. They'd be much better served investing it in the transfer budget
Anyone hear any updates on him? I read he was training with reserves still until the start of the season and has been given squad number 40. I presume he hasn't made any Villa senior squads so far this season.
No he hasn't made any Villa squads. Interesting to see if he gets a look in tonight in the League cup but I doubt it.
Doesn't look like anyone is willing to take the massive gamble of signing him.
He signed a 4 year deal in 2010 according to wikipedia, which means he has a year left on his contract.
I expect he is happy to draw his salary until the contract lapses.
Stoke have made a bid for a season long loan, according to the blog on F365
Deal confirmed.Quote:
Originally Posted by dr_peepee
loan move completed: http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/arti...n-1031730.aspx
Stoke could field a midfield of Wilson, Ireland, Walters and Whelan
I imagine this will squeeze Whelan to the fringes. A midfield of Wilson, Nzonzi and Ireland could be absolute magic.
I hope he gets his career back on track.
In spite of everything, our Stephen still wants an Irish manager to make the call.... couldn't even say he was available again for international duty, no our Stephen wants a new manager to sit down and convince him to return:mad:
http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...-29580667.html
Thanks but no thanks. I wouldn't have even wanted him back when he looked a player at City a few years ago. Even though he's been absolute gash for about 5 seasons now he still comes across like he believes he has the talent of Lionel Messi. At this stage of his career he should be begging for the Irish manager to ask him back. What ideas does he have anyway? Suggesting to O'Neill he should get a set of pink rims for his Land Rover? Let's bring some new players through, he will never be a solution to our midfield problems anyway. A luxury player if ever there was one he can't tackle to save his life. Outside of playing against the Faroe Islands or San Marino Ireland will always struggle to accommodate a player such as him who won't work when we don't have the ball.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grafter
O'Neill signed him at Villa, however, so you never know.
And O'Neill's first question might be, 'and how are the grandmothers these days Stephen?'