Bozza's been on twitter again: Stephen Ireland

[RM-Taylor]

Please no

 

[TSB]

Maybe he's grown up a little by now? Hammond came across as a lot more mature last season. A player of his calibre is definitely worth a second chance.
Where's he been since leaving City?

 

[CliveWalkerWingWizard]

Only 26 ? if he could show anywhere near his early form for city he would be amazing in the championship.

 

[Napper]

Potentially could be very good if his head is right, genuine attacking midfielder , better than Hammond

 

[Albumen]

Maybe he's grown up a little by now? Hammond came across as a lot more mature last season. A player of his calibre is definitely worth a second chance.
Where's he been since leaving City?

A quick look on wiki shows he's been at Villa then Newcastle (on loan), looks like he's had a few unfortunate injuries, and his head needs sorting out, out of the limelight, with intelligent players.

Only 26 ? if he could show anywhere near his early form for city he would be amazing in the championship.

Exactly, a bright coach playing good football and he could COULD be amazing at this level, and even further. I've always liked him as a player (not off the pitch). Give him a chance I think.

 

[Comedy Steve]

One of the best players I ever saw at Withdean. Would be immense if we signed him.

 

[getofftheropes]

yes please

 

[CliveWalkerWingWizard]

Could this be a season long loan ?

 

[Napper]

http://www.avillafan.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=8431&page=9

interesting thread on Ireland. Certainly puts some doubt about him in my mind 8 mins after saying how good he is.

67k a week he is supposed to be on . Kin Hell

 

[Albion Dan]

Undoubtedly has premier league quality if his head is right. If the money makes sense then would be a great signing.

 

[BrickTamland]

Seems like Middlesbrough want him too, on loan.

 

[Rookie]

Clearly a good player (on his day) but a bit of a knob to boot. Would take some serious managing

 

[Finchley Seagull]

Could be a really good signing if his head is in the right place. Can't believe he is still only 26. Obviously a bit of a gamble but so was Bridge when he signed and look how good he was.

 

[Twinkle Toes]

Maybe he's grown up a little by now? Hammond came across as a lot more mature last season. A player of his calibre is definitely worth a second chance.
Where's he been since leaving City?

He reluctantly went to Villa as a make-weight for Milner's move Mancward. Unsurprisingly, he's been absolutely shithouse since.

 

[Superphil]

No!

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yes

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Too much of a risk and he only seems to have had one decent season in him any way. Also he doesn't appear to be the most professional of players.

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

Too much of a risk and he only seems to have had one decent season in him any way. Also he doesn't appear to be the most professional of players.

Sums up how I feel.......

I think there's a huge likelihood that he'll think he's 'too big' for us....... There must be better options.

 

[sirtonybloomthankyou]

I think this will turn out to be Simon Ireland who will be announced as the new DS manager within a day or so.

 

[Albumen]

Too much of a risk and he only seems to have had one decent season in him any way. Also he doesn't appear to be the most professional of players.

True but look at Bellamy. Turned into a fantastic player when he got his head sorted.

 

[Pavilionaire]

There's a lot going for this deal. Ireland has the talent and time is still on his side, also no baggage with a manager new to English football. It's hard for him to get going in the Prem as he won't get a run of games, but can find a bit of form at this level and then who knows?