Stephen Ireland

**Scram** · 22/07/2009, 8:19 AM

Originally Posted by Stuttgart88

I've been in England too long. Mate.

Mate??

**irishfan86** · 22/07/2009, 8:27 AM

Originally Posted by Scram

Mate??

Inability to sense humour???

**Junior** · 22/07/2009, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by irishfan86

Inability to sense humour???

to be fair it was subtle, Id have gone for "cor, blimey, guv'nor......"

**Manblue** · 22/07/2009, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by irishfan86

Inability to sense humour???

Ah to be fair it happens alot here,,

Ppl still cant see the funny side of Irelands granny

**DeLorean** · 22/07/2009, 4:15 PM

So which signing has excited you the most?

"Well, I was actually staggered after Shay Given signed because I thought he was the best goalkeeper in the Premier League. Then it was Gareth Barry and I thought that was a masterstroke because he's that rarest of things - a left-sided defensive midfielder.
I suppose Tevez is the one though because you know you'll get 100% out of him for 90 minutes, like Kevin Keegan or someone like that. I don't care what we pay him if he puts in the effort.
But whoever we sign, they won't come close to Stephen Ireland for me. I think he's f***ing brilliant."

**Thommo** · 22/07/2009, 4:39 PM

Any chance Noel could have a word with him and get him back playing for his country.

**bellavistaman** · 22/07/2009, 4:43 PM

Originally Posted by DeLorean

So which signing has excited you the most?

"Well, I was actually staggered after Shay Given signed because I thought he was the best goalkeeper in the Premier League. Then it was Gareth Barry and I thought that was a masterstroke because he's that rarest of things - a left-sided defensive midfielder.
I suppose Tevez is the one though because you know you'll get 100% out of him for 90 minutes, like Kevin Keegan or someone like that. I don't care what we pay him if he puts in the effort.
But whoever we sign, they won't come close to Stephen Ireland for me. I think he's f***ing brilliant."

sure their the best of buddies when they played at slane this year ireland travelled in the private helicopter over with them, they seem to idolise him from what im hearing.

**DeLorean** · 22/07/2009, 4:56 PM

Originally Posted by bellavistaman

sure their the best of buddies when they played at slane this year ireland travelled in the private helicopter over with them, they seem to idolise him from what im hearing.

Yeah i heard he was hanging out with them behind the scenes at Slane alright but presumed it was with a few more City players, VIP's, etc.

Originally Posted by Thommo

Any chance Noel could have a word with him and get him back playing for his country.

I'll ask him!

**bellavistaman** · 22/07/2009, 5:19 PM

Originally Posted by DeLorean

Yeah i heard he was hanging out with them behind the scenes at Slane alright but presumed it was with a few more City players, VIP's, etc.!

na just stephen, he brought his buddies from cobh to meet them and all, class

**tetsujin1979** · 23/07/2009, 1:39 PM

Highlights from Man City's 1-0 win over the Kaizer Chiefs: http://www.mcfc.co.uk/Video/Match-hi...-1-season-0910
Ireland's goal is on the 1:30 mark, nice finish.

**DeLorean** · 23/07/2009, 1:47 PM

Couldn't miss really, good run though.

**as_i_say** · 23/07/2009, 1:48 PM

Originally Posted by bellavistaman

sure their the best of buddies when they played at slane this year ireland travelled in the private helicopter over with them, they seem to idolise him from what im hearing.

Its probably because he looks a bit like Bonehead from Oasis and it reminds them of when they used to be not complete shoyte as a band.

**kennedmc** · 23/07/2009, 2:56 PM

Ireland was wearing captains armband when he scored

**bellavistaman** · 23/07/2009, 3:39 PM

Not a bad accolade at all: http://www.manchestereveningnews.co....s_in_top_shape

**Razors left peg** · 23/07/2009, 3:53 PM

Originally Posted by bellavistaman

Not a bad accolade at all: http://www.manchestereveningnews.co....s_in_top_shape

just reading the fans comments about him there I cant help but hope that this time next year we are talkin about him the same way.Having a great world cup would help alot of Irish fans to forgive the last couple of years

**bellavistaman** · 23/07/2009, 4:20 PM

Stop hes made for the world cup we need him back, i can imagine us in a scenario like 2002 vs spain, he the type of player 89th min burst into the box a get us a goal!! Hero again. Watch this space!!

**tricky_colour** · 23/07/2009, 5:29 PM

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

Highlights from Man City's 1-0 win over the Kaizer Chiefs: http://www.mcfc.co.uk/Video/Match-hi...-1-season-0910
Ireland's goal is on the 1:30 mark, nice finish.

His first effort was not too impressive, Robbie puts two or three of those away before breakfast.