Re: The end of Superman...
Ireland was a fine player in that season but he has consistently been a shadow of it since, genuinely good players form does not dip so alarmingly for such a long time. I have no doubt that he will get his head straight without whatever demons have been plaguing him at City and turn in some sterling performance's for his new club, I would be surprised if he does that on a game in game out basis, but nevertheless we are all aware of what he is capable of, and it will happen.
I firmly believe though we now need to draw a line on this episode. Stevie is no longer our player, the proud product of our academy, when he comes back I'm sure we can all afford him a warm ovation but lets concentrate on the fact that we now have James Milner who in my opinion is the better player. Doubtless Villa got the better deal but we got the better more consistent player, one whom will be an integral part of Englands midfield for maybe a decade to come. I implor those who believe Ireland is the better player or those who inexplicably don't rate James Milner at all to give him a proper chance, don't hang him the first time he loses the ball don't boo him if he misses a sitter and for the love of god don't start singing Irelands name if he has a rough game.
Once again, and I speak purely my opinion, thanks Stephen, in particular for that season, you are now however the past. Welcome and good luck James, time to draw a line now.
