Ash Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 What a signing. I take my hands off to the idiots who allowed this to go through. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 What a signing. I take my hands off to the idiots who allowed this to go through. good spot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 What a signing. I take my hands off to the idiots who allowed this to go through. Mike Tyson made that exact mistake after being beaten-up by Lennox Lewis for 8 rounds. What's your excuse? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Fair enough, people tend to look a bit silly when they jump in two footed with a decision early though (Enrique, Carroll, Hughton etc...). Things change over time, something being wrong after a period of time doesn't have to be wrong earlier. That's why I tend to wait a while before judging, especially when the judgement is on the harsh side. Each to their own though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 "He's still got time to impress me because I still think there is a chance of something permanent here for Stephen," said Pardew. "Things at Villa aren't going too well. I want to have a good look at him before he goes back. "He is under a little bit of pressure because there aren't many games left, but when you've got a player of Stephen's character, I don't think that is a bad thing. He is a player who has played on a big stage in the past, it's not like he is coming from a team which isn't high profile. "Manchester City [where Ireland played before joining Villa] have been very high profile. There were big players arriving but he was their best player. I think he can handle the big stage here. "He's a really nice guy, he's fitted in well. He needs our full attention. You can't let him drift. He needs to know he is important and he could be here. If he doesn't feel important he doesn't play his best." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Really hope he can show some quality as he was a a very good goal scoring midfielder in his City days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Can't see him in a Villa shirt next year after the things he's said about the club and the city. Always thought that if his head's right then he's a good asset and it sounds like Pardew fancies him next year. That said he's got to show something on the park before we even think about making it permanent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Can't see him in a Villa shirt next year after the things he's said about the club and the city. Always thought that if his head's right then he's a good asset and it sounds like Pardew fancies him next year. That said he's got to show something on the park before we even think about making it permanent. His wages are surely going to be a massive stumbling block though if all the quibbling about paying them during his loan and the size of them we made are to be taken as truths. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Can't see him in a Villa shirt next year after the things he's said about the club and the city. Always thought that if his head's right then he's a good asset and it sounds like Pardew fancies him next year. That said he's got to show something on the park before we even think about making it permanent. Agreed. I think way too much is made over the "oooh he's a nutter". If we can put up with Barton, Ranger and Carroll's antics we can put up with him telling the odd porkie pie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Can't see him in a Villa shirt next year after the things he's said about the club and the city. Always thought that if his head's right then he's a good asset and it sounds like Pardew fancies him next year. That said he's got to show something on the park before we even think about making it permanent. His wages are surely going to be a massive stumbling block though if all the quibbling about paying them during his loan and the size of them we made are to be taken as truths. Maybe he's willing to take a wage cut in exchange for playing somewhere he feels a bit more comfortable and happy? I know it's a long shot like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I don't think it's that improbable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
womblemaster Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 maybe he was brought in to pep up the home form...by chasing away a leprachaun infestation thats made its home under the pitch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkzter Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Is he really injured again? Source? Total farce if he is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasper Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I really like what Pardew says about how Ireland needs to feel wanted and important to perform his best. Think thats very much the case. Well of course it can be said about every player but his personality seems to require that more than most. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crumpy Gunt Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Is he really injured again? Source? Total farce if he is. He has a thigh strain but expects to be 100% for Stoke. If he isn't ready for Stoke we may as well send him back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallace Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 On Radio Newcastle tonight, they had an interview with Pardew which I think was done today. I wasn't listening that closely but the talk afterwards seemed to be that what Pardew had said implied that Ireland would not make the Stoke game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 On Radio Newcastle tonight, they had an interview with Pardew which I think was done today. I wasn't listening that closely but the talk afterwards seemed to be that what Pardew had said implied that Ireland would not make the Stoke game. Just checked. Says he will 'definitely not figure in that game', and we're going to have to wait and see on Barton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chubby Jason Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 We've signed another injury-prone player with a bad attitude that's also a moron to top it off. Huzzah! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 For crying out loud. Send him back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Hope we kept the receipt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 We haven't paid the fucker a penny, hopefully. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Houllier had the right idea dump him on some other sap. This lad needs to do a Redondo if he has taken a penny Q: Is it true you asked Milan not to pay you while you were injured? A: Yes. It didn't seem fair. They had signed me to play football and though it wasn't my fault I felt I was letting them down, taking money under false pretences. The club said no initially but I insisted - so that's what happened. I'm not a mercenary. Football has a lot of problems with violence and racism but there is room in the game for humanity as well. http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football:+RED+ALERT;+Two-year+agony+over+as+Milan+ace+roars+back.-a096371653 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 So possibly no Ireland or Barton for Stoke? Fuck sake. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Pretty sure Pardew confirmed we don't pay until he plays. No loss if that's the case, keep him just in case. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 What would be the point in sending him back now? Proper spacker shit this like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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