quiet_riot
Well-Known Member
I think it's very clear now that Ireland has mental health issues and that he isn't just an odd personality. The whole football 'culture' of dressing room 'banter' was something he couldn't handle and to him it was bullying. GrannyGate was a direct result of not being able to face the other players in the Irish squad because of that reason. I seem to recall him saying that he didn't like football whilst he was still in what should have been his prime. It's sad as briefly he showed what he might of been able to achieve if he was able to put 100% into making the most out of his talent.
TBF, grown men pinning him down and trying to pull his hair implants out IS bullying, 'banter' is a stupid macho cover story for allowing bullying.