Wullie Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 You'd have set pieces but you'd also have him in central midfield which he's absolutely shit at. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 I'm not sure where Ireland would fit in. Someone once said that he'd be ideally suited to Arsenal, with their short passing style, and I think that's right. In an English style 442, he doesnt seem to suit either a wide position or a central one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 If Ireland found his city form he would be an asset. Cover for cm in the shape of tiote barton Nolan gosling and Ireland would be great Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 I'd have Ireland here in a shot to be honest. Has the potential to be a much better Nolan. Just like Nolan and Barton were s**** a few years ago and have come good, I think Ireland could be the same. Barton Ireland Tiote Jonas Ben Arfa Caroll Lovely. Means we could pick and choose the games Nolan plays and rotate him and Ireland. I'm sure Ireland could play right side too, for when Barton is injured or more likely suspended. The key is always having Tiote in the middle, Barton and Ireland in the middle would be woeful against all but the poor teams. Tiote opens us up to being able to have a player like Ireland in the middle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 There was an interview with bellamy about Ireland. Said he was the most talented player at the club Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 The fact that Ireland cannot guarantee a starter at Villa is fxxking worrying. And I am not willing to "invest" any more years on so called "talented and troublesome" players. We've paid a huge cost, including a relegation, on Barton and to do the same on Ireland? Fxxk no. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Take him on loan, nothing more for now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 You can't blame Barton for the relegation man, hardly played the last part of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 You can't blame Barton for the relegation man, hardly played the last part of the season. not solely to blame but he carries as much if not a little more than the majority of the rest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 I blamed him for that challenge on Alonso. Forgave him after his performance vs the mackems. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Yeah its not Bartons fault he wasnt available the last 3 games.................. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Lets drop Nolan on the hope Ireland will come good Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Icke - Son of God Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Ireland can fuck off tbh tbf imo lol. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest axel Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 I'd have Ireland here in a shot to be honest. Has the potential to be a much better Nolan. Just like Nolan and Barton were s**** a few years ago and have come good, I think Ireland could be the same. Barton Ireland Tiote Jonas Ben Arfa Caroll Lovely. Means we could pick and choose the games Nolan plays and rotate him and Ireland. I'm sure Ireland could play right side too, for when Barton is injured or more likely suspended. The key is always having Tiote in the middle, Barton and Ireland in the middle would be woeful against all but the poor teams. Tiote opens us up to being able to have a player like Ireland in the middle. Too bad Ireland only runs 100 yards every game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Ireland can fuck off tbh tbf imo lol. I agree, IYAM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Amazing fall from grace. No ta. The lad turned in a Fumaca esque performance against us earlier in the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunning_Linguist Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Ireland would be a bad move IMO. I would rather have Cantona here instead of him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 I disagree about Ireland. Villa have been shocking this year and almost none of their players have come out of it with any credit whatsoever. I also don't buy the idea that he's a bad lad, isn't he the one who quit the Ireland international team because he was getting bullied for being bald? OK so he may not have a strong character but if he's a confidence player, we have the team spirit to help him get back on track. The lad is talented. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 I disagree about Ireland. Villa have been shocking this year and almost none of their players have come out of it with any credit whatsoever. I also don't buy the idea that he's a bad lad, isn't he the one who quit the Ireland international team because he was getting bullied for being bald? OK so he may not have a strong character but if he's a confidence player, we have the team spirit to help him get back on track. The lad is talented. It depends on the deal. A loan until the end of the season with a view to permanenet would suit both parties. A chance for us to assess how well he integrates and him to reinvigorate himself Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shaun Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Pretty sure Villa have said he would be a free transfer. (he's that bad) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 I disagree about Ireland. Villa have been shocking this year and almost none of their players have come out of it with any credit whatsoever. I also don't buy the idea that he's a bad lad, isn't he the one who quit the Ireland international team because he was getting bullied for being bald? OK so he may not have a strong character but if he's a confidence player, we have the team spirit to help him get back on track. The lad is talented. It depends on the deal. A loan until the end of the season with a view to permanenet would suit both parties. A chance for us to assess how well he integrates and him to reinvigorate himself Money is always the clincher. We'd settle for alot of players if we were getting them for free/cheap. If we could get Ireland in on a cheap deal, or as you say a loan, that would be a smart move for the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest taps01 Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Pretty sure Villa have said he would be a free transfer. (he's that bad) No chance of this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest taps01 Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 The more i think about it the more i think that signing Ireland would be a good move. He is obviously very talanted. Would this be such a bad front six? I think we are one or two players short of having a very good team going forward. Carroll Ireland Ben Arfa Nolan Tiote Barton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shaun Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 No way, if it's a money deal. I wouldn't let them pay a penny for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Villa are in deep shit and they want shot of him,, why would we want him here? We need strengthened in other positions first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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