Ireland (Merged)

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Ireland is a very talented footballer. He may have not shown that on many occassions last season but his talent shouldn't be in doubt. In his big season that we refer to he was immense probably MOM in practically every match. If he can get back to that standard over a prolonged period of time then we have made a massive mistake. I think he has it in him. I have only been more gutted about a player leaving (SWP). I suppose this time we have players like Yaya, A Johnson, Milner, et al that softens the blow.
 
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I think he will kick on and show us what he can do.

It might take him some time but he will be an exceptional player for Villa.

All the best Stevie.
 
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Grand Master Ram Rod said:
Ireland > Milner
On peak form, yes, but Mancini is going for consistency - which is harsh but fair. But I still think Villa have got the best of this transfer (again). If Ireland has been valued at £9 million which is what the SSN speculated cash figure is pointing to, that's an undervaluation to Milner's overvaluation.
 
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haller said:
bonespost said:
would ireland get in the england squad no ,not even close so end of .
Of course he wouldn't, he's irish and has already been capped by R.O.I, simples.
Clearly bonespost means if Ireland were English, he wouldn't make it to the English squad.
I have to agree. And I think some of his inability to adapt to different ways of playing can be traced to his refusal to play for Ireland. More international experience, playing and training more often with different coaches and team mates in different systems, with different tactics, could have helped Ireland become a more all-round performer.
 
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Nice if a little strange lad. Not a bad player either. However he has not gone to one of the traditional giants of football. Had they wanted him he would have gone. City may not have wanted him to go to United but had they made an offer Ireland could have dug his heels in, after all its is career.

But Ferguson, Wenger et al will have noticed that at the age of almost 24 Ireland has had one good season out of 5. That is not the type of player they want to take a punt on. He may be a late developer and go on to an illustrious career, and I hope he does as he has shown he cares for City.

But he probably did not want to hang around on the bench, playing Carling Cup and who can blame him.
 
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All the best Stevie, i hope you start enjoying your football again at Villa and get back to the player we all saw a couple of seasons ago, thanks for everything.
 
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Shame to see him move on. Villa got an amazing deal in my opinion!

Good luck Stevie!
 

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