Ginola Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Houllier has apparently said that any loan deals of players out will only happen if the other club pays the ENTIRE salary, not just a contribution. What wage is he on at the moment? And how long is he expected to be out for? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONTEMPI Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I look at it from this perspective. Ireland replaces Smith = Win He doesn't though Mr T in a dress say he doo fool! http://cdn.hellobeautiful.com/files/2009/03/bearded-lady.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiGeordie Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Houllier has apparently said that any loan deals of players out will only happen if the other club pays the ENTIRE salary, not just a contribution. What wage is he on at the moment? And how long is he expected to be out for? I think 70k per week.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkhead Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Not that I'd argue with Mr T but Ireland next to Nolan/Barton/Guthrie would be even worse than playing Smith.. From what I've seen his work rate as a CM is on par with Nolan's, he's lighweight and s*** defensively.. If he has to play, it should be in a more advanced role.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Houllier has apparently said that any loan deals of players out will only happen if the other club pays the ENTIRE salary, not just a contribution. What wage is he on at the moment? And how long is he expected to be out for? I think 70k per week.. Yes, he's on big money Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Not that I'd argue with Mr T but Ireland next to Nolan/Barton/Guthrie would be even worse than playing Smith.. From what I've seen his work rate as a CM is on par with Nolan's, he's lighweight and s*** defensively.. If he has to play, it should be in a more advanced role.. Ireland is not a DM or a tough tackling M, he gets a head of the striker and puts the ball in the net. Would be a great asset if we can pick his form up again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Ireland is only good off the front man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I'd see him as an alternative to Nolan, and at this point in time, an inferior alternative, who would probably be expecting first team football. Not that I see it happening, mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest michaelfoster Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Ireland would piss over Guthrie & Nolan and the jury is out on Gosling as he is just back from injury Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiGeordie Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I'd see him as an alternative to Nolan, and at this point in time, an inferior alternative, who would probably be expecting first team football. Not that I see it happening, mind. I see it happening if he rediscover his form.... I would play Nolan as the second strikers as I fancy him better than any of our strikers bar Carroll. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Ireland used to be my favourite player but he hasn't been very good for a while. If he recaptures his old form he could be fucking fantastic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginola Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Nolan is much more effective from CM rather than as a second striker Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consortium of one Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 When Nolan plays in the hole he always pops up in the right place to hit the net. When Nolan plays as a CM he seems to disappear. Ireland may work out playing alongside Tiote but how long will it take for him to get his form? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 When Nolan plays in the hole he always pops up in the right place to hit the net. When Nolan plays as a CM he seems to disappear. Ireland may work out playing alongside Tiote but how long will it take for him to get his form? The majority of Nolan's goals have come from CM when we've played 4-4-2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Ireland used to be my favourite player but he hasn't been very good for a while. If he recaptures his old form he could be f***ing fantastic. Aye but with his age and the chance of getting his form back we could get a bargain from Villa, if he is willing to drop his wages. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 When Nolan plays in the hole he always pops up in the right place to hit the net. When Nolan plays as a CM he seems to disappear. Ireland may work out playing alongside Tiote but how long will it take for him to get his form? The majority of Nolan's goals have come from CM when we've played 4-4-2. I'm glad someone is switched on. Which is why Ireland would be canny sitting in front of Tiote and Nolan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consortium of one Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 When Nolan plays in the hole he always pops up in the right place to hit the net. When Nolan plays as a CM he seems to disappear. Ireland may work out playing alongside Tiote but how long will it take for him to get his form? The majority of Nolan's goals have come from CM when we've played 4-4-2. Are you sure? I seem to remember him scoring typically with a single striker. I do remember him scoring in the 442 recently but that was off a rebound, just outside of the penalty box. With a single striker (typically carroll) he plays more forward, in front of goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Ireland used to be my favourite player but he hasn't been very good for a while. If he recaptures his old form he could be f***ing fantastic. Aye but with his age and the chance of getting his form back we could get a bargain from Villa, if he is willing to drop his wages. Indeed I hope you take him. Quickly. He's a decent player, but he's clearly as mad as a pint of cake. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 When Nolan plays in the hole he always pops up in the right place to hit the net. When Nolan plays as a CM he seems to disappear. Ireland may work out playing alongside Tiote but how long will it take for him to get his form? The majority of Nolan's goals have come from CM when we've played 4-4-2. Are you sure? I seem to remember him scoring typically with a single striker. I do remember him scoring in the 442 recently but that was off a rebound, just outside of the penalty box. With a single striker (typically carroll) he plays more forward, in front of goal. Playing behind the striker he's scored 3, 2 from open play. Villa (2), Stoke (pen) CM in a 4-4-2 he's got 7, all from open play. West Ham, Mackems (3), Liverpool, West Ham, Mackems. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 When Nolan plays in the hole he always pops up in the right place to hit the net. When Nolan plays as a CM he seems to disappear. Ireland may work out playing alongside Tiote but how long will it take for him to get his form? The majority of Nolan's goals have come from CM when we've played 4-4-2. Are you sure? I seem to remember him scoring typically with a single striker. I do remember him scoring in the 442 recently but that was off a rebound, just outside of the penalty box. With a single striker (typically carroll) he plays more forward, in front of goal. Nah, you're wrong. Nolan is most effective when he's got two strikers in front of him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I count 4 of those 7 goals as a result of set pieces rather than him being in a particular position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 How are we going to fit him AND Johnson into the side? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Well, I'd be a hell of a lot happier with Ireland than SWP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 How are we going to fit him AND Johnson into the side? Barton Tiote Nolan Johnson Ireland Carroll At least until Ben Arfa returns Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consortium of one Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 K, I take it back. Here in the states I don't get to see every game :-[ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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