Stephen Ireland

**Ned Flanders** · 05/01/2009, 6:54 PM

No chance of Arsenal being able to afford, not the type of player they need right now anyway. Cant see them selling to Liverpool either.

**holidaysong** · 06/01/2009, 1:05 PM

Originally Posted by Ciaran

I dont think City would sell Ireland for any money to be honest. And Ireland has said himself that he wants to be a 1 club player.

Such loyalty and commitment to his club is quite ironic..

**Lenny82** · 07/01/2009, 7:17 AM

Haven't seen the tabloids this morning but heard on the radio that some of the papers are running with the story that Ireland will be back in the squad for the Georgia game. Any truth in this?

**blobbyblob** · 07/01/2009, 8:16 AM

wlrfm had the same story

**Duggie** · 07/01/2009, 8:16 AM

heard this, a couple of months back i would have said no way, now i hope to hell he comes back. all is forgiven stevie !

**Greenbod** · 07/01/2009, 8:47 AM

Is this the article you're referring to? Stephen had more pressing concerns over Christmas than having to contemplate a return to international football.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...cle2074902.ece

**galwayhoop** · 07/01/2009, 9:22 AM

Originally Posted by Greenbod

Is this the article you're referring to? Stephen had more pressing concerns over Christmas than having to contemplate a return to international football.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...cle2074902.ece

As Ian Holloway said....

" He's a complete fruitcake, that bloke, isn't he? We've got to be careful with him, he's after the old crazy mantle and he's going to win it hands down."

and theres a few more too....

**paul_oshea** · 07/01/2009, 10:00 AM

"He is the oldest swinger in town but at this level he will add a touch of class."
- on veteran midfielder Teddy Sheringham.
"Toad of Toad Hall ?."
- on then Chelsea manager Avram Grant.

teddy sheringham is/was a midfielder, good aul wikipedia.

The toad quote is class though.

**gufct** · 07/01/2009, 10:13 AM

Front page of the Star exclusive he will be back for the Georgia Game.

**carloz** · 07/01/2009, 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by gufct

Front page of the Star exclusive he will be back for the Georgia Game.

Today FM are reporting about this too. Excellent news if true

**Sligo Hornet** · 07/01/2009, 11:10 AM

I will welcome back Stephen Ireland (the player) with open arms!!

Stephen Ireland, the "man"........

**shakermaker1982** · 07/01/2009, 11:15 AM

I'm delighted to see him back. How many Irish players have set alight the PL this season? If true it will be very interesting to see how the Trap plays him.

**bwagner** · 07/01/2009, 11:19 AM

Fecking great news , lets get behind this young man and give him a chance. 4 goals in 6 games and all in world cup games ...Welcome home Steven. We need Carsley back now but also.

**NeilMcD** · 07/01/2009, 11:20 AM

Any quotes or confirmation on this.

**gufct** · 07/01/2009, 11:23 AM

Front page and page 51 of the Star!!!!!!!

**NeilMcD** · 07/01/2009, 11:26 AM

Yeah I am laid up at the moment so can't go out and buy a paper so just wondering is there any actual quotes. The Star s not the most reliable of papers.

**amaccann** · 07/01/2009, 11:30 AM

If true, I wonder what the crowd reaction will be like. Can't say I'm 100% happy about him returning, but I imagine there'll be those more incensed.

**Saint07** · 07/01/2009, 11:35 AM

Originally Posted by shakermaker1982

I'm delighted to see him back. How many Irish players have set alight the PL this season? If true it will be very interesting to see how the Trap plays him.

I cant see how he'll fit into the sysem too attacking for central midfield.
Doubt Trap would change everything for him, but if he's in squad has to play as best Irish player going by form currently

**shakermaker1982** · 07/01/2009, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by Saint07

I cant see how he'll fit into the sysem too attacking for central midfield.
Doubt Trap would change everything for him, but if he's in squad has to play as best Irish player going by form currently

I think he'd tuck Ireland in on the right hand side of midfield (drop McGeady in the process). He's played there for City so it shouldn't be too much of a problem. Like you say I'd be surprised if he was put in a central position unless the Trap played him in the hole and dropped Doyle/Keane.

**elroy** · 07/01/2009, 11:49 AM

Originally Posted by NeilMcD

Yeah I am laid up at the moment so can't go out and buy a paper so just wondering is there any actual quotes. The Star s not the most reliable of papers.

Exactly, Id prefer to hear some official word on this before getting too excited. The Star isnt exactly concrete. We've heard some many reports about what SI said or his dad said etc etc......

It will be interesting to see if he releases a statement or if its a case of waiting until the next squad announcement for Trap to do it.

Originally Posted by amaccann

If true, I wonder what the crowd reaction will be like. Can't say I'm 100% happy about him returning, but I imagine there'll be those more incensed.

Not 100% happy about him returning but whats past is past, there was more uproar when Roy came back. As long as he puts in the effort and hopefully the performances for us then happy days. Irish football doesnt need the whole debacle we have had surrounding him the last year or so.