Stephen Ireland

**tetsujin1979** · 20/04/2009, 3:09 PM

his pass for Robinho's opener was immaculate, the finish was as good as I've seen as well

**Closed Account** · 20/04/2009, 3:15 PM

No bonus in fantasy football

**irishultra** · 22/04/2009, 10:57 AM

how many assists has he this season?

**irishfan86** · 22/04/2009, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by irishultra

how many assists has he this season?

According to the official site of the Premier League, he is tied for 2nd in the league with 9 assists:

http://www.premierleague.com/page/Statistics

**TerryPhelan** · 22/04/2009, 8:20 PM

And Rory Delap has as many assists as Xabi Alonso, Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney - all on 5! What a man. Call him up!

**Morbo** · 25/04/2009, 2:57 AM

Originally Posted by ken foree

ah yes the Hitler comparison emerges! well done!

until we have SI operating a gas camp i think we can leave this comparison well enough alone.

He is much worse than Hitler to be honest, Hitler never deserted his country in their hour of need or lied about dead grannies to get off doing his international duty, whatever ye say about Hitler ye can't say he wasn't dedicated to the cause.

**seanfhear** · 25/04/2009, 4:50 AM

Originally Posted by Morbo

He is much worse than Hitler to be honest, Hitler never deserted his country in their hour of need or lied about dead grannies to get off doing his international duty, whatever ye say about Hitler ye can't say he wasn't dedicated to the cause.

And Hitler was better looking and did not have such an annoying squeaky voice.

**zenokelly** · 25/04/2009, 10:31 PM

Thank God for once that there is no post, "Ireland scored again today and put in a quality performance against Everton". I don't get why this thread isn't in the World section.

**Closed Account** · 25/04/2009, 11:49 PM

Ireland scored again today and put in a quality performance against Everton.

**geysir** · 26/04/2009, 10:33 AM

This one is for you Joe

**eirebhoy** · 26/04/2009, 1:00 PM

Originally Posted by zenokelly

Thank God for once that there is no post, "Ireland scored again today and put in a quality performance against Everton". I don't get why this thread isn't in the World section.

Because he is an Ireland international and will play for us again. I'm not putting it in the world section because he's on some strange break and people don't like him.

If he retires from international football I think there'll be no choice but to throw him out of this forum but he hasn't and I'm certain he'll be playing for us again.

**dr_peepee** · 26/04/2009, 1:07 PM

Originally Posted by eirebhoy

Because he is an Ireland international and will play for us again. I'm not putting it in the world section because he's on some strange break and people don't like him.

If he retires from international football I think there'll be no choice but to throw him out of this forum but he hasn't and I'm certain he'll be playing for us again.

Well then can the thread title be ammended... Something like "Stephen Ireland (Still not playing for Ireland)" until the situation changes. That way people can ignore the thread if the feel it's irrelavant...

**eirebhoy** · 26/04/2009, 2:18 PM

Originally Posted by dr_peepee

That way people can ignore the thread if the feel it's irrelavant...

Like now they have no choice but to read it?

**dr_peepee** · 26/04/2009, 2:35 PM

Not if, like me, they want our best players playing for us... Clicking on hoping the new contributions reveal a return or some epiphany, just to read the same sh!te... I've changed jobs so I don't have the time any more. Every click is crucial..

**eirebhoy** · 26/04/2009, 2:44 PM

Originally Posted by dr_peepee

Not if, like me, they want our best players playing for us... Clicking on hoping the new contributions reveal a return or some epiphany, just to read the same sh!te... I've changed jobs so I don't have the time any more. Every click is crucial..

Firstly this forum will be flooded when he does decide to return and you'll know straight away.

Keeping all Stephen Ireland discussion in this thread really should be keeping everyone happy as it means we don't have a new thread with every rumour of his return.

Changing the thread title to "(Still not playing for Ireland)" suggests it will remain like that until he returns. As I said above, we won't need a change of thread title to inform us when he does return.

I personally think people are being ridiculous. Don't read the thread if you don't want it. Just be happy that all Stephen Ireland discussion is in the one thread so you can avoid it if you wish.

**Stuttgart88** · 26/04/2009, 3:37 PM

Originally Posted by dr_peepee

I've changed jobs so I don't have the time any more. Every click is crucial..

yeah, I thought you were being far less prolific than in the past. I thought it was age catching up with you, you know, do less but make each contribution more telling.

**irishultra** · 26/04/2009, 4:23 PM

I love his style of play. Great finish yesterday as well. Him and Robinho on form are deadly.

**Colbert Report** · 26/04/2009, 4:47 PM

Regardless of whether he's playing for the national team right now or not, he is an unreal player. He just keeps getting better and I think he might be a serious contender for the senior PFA Footballer of the Year next season. He's likely to win the Young Player of the Year award today. He's still only 22 years old! He could have another ten years at the top of the game in him.

**Manblue** · 26/04/2009, 7:43 PM

Stevie didnt win the award, and has told many ppl in manchester he didnt, he was made aware of the result on friday, but betting is still running on betfair for anyone interested i think

**zenokelly** · 26/04/2009, 10:06 PM

Originally Posted by eirebhoy

Because he is an Ireland international and will play for us again. I'm not putting it in the world section because he's on some strange break and people don't like him.

If he retires from international football I think there'll be no choice but to throw him out of this forum but he hasn't and I'm certain he'll be playing for us again.

Jesus, any sources? Or will it all come out this week?