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Ireland The Latest To Go Youthful?
It's being reported that Stephen Ireland is the latest to be 'exiled' to training with the youth team, although no strict reason has been given nor proof.
The reports have stemmed from the midfielder not being in the squad for the last two games, and they then suggest - without source I might add - that this week he has been instructed to train with the youngsters.
There are no quotes, no sources close to, nothing by way of weight, but since when has that stopped speculation taking the internet like a fire storm.
The problem we have is there's form for this isn't there, but I certainly haven't heard of any falling outs lately. Everybody has their own opinions on what Ireland may or may not bring to the table, but I think it would be hard for anybody to say at the moment Charles N'Zogbia is not deserving of his place and it does seem Paul Lambert seems to have come round to the idea that it's an either/or situation between Ireland, Bannan and N'Zogbia.
So could that simply be why he's out at the moment?
Won't stop the conspiracies mind you, and I'd imagine unless there is a flat denial by somebody this will run and only gain pace if he's not in the squad for our next match again.
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Just seen a quote from Lambert - 'I just picked a squad'. Clears that up then doesn't it :-(
mike_field
''He'll be fine, really fine''
clivethevillan
I think this is all a misunderstanding. People don't seem to realise that our "youth team" IS our first team!!!!
AVFC4ME
Really hope this isn't true.
AVbornandbred
I now a actually hate Paul Lambert , I really want to punch his fecking head in , I have never felt this way even with Venglos or Turner, but Lambert oh yes I wouldn't stop until he couldn't say we will be fine , smug git
andy3221
50K a week should help soften the blow
Lost_In_Ca
Why Andy? Ireland is *****e and was *****e when we had a big squad and will always be *****e after his gran died for the second time. He's so *****e I;m tempted to polish him...but, you can't polish a turd.
koolbill
Why? I think Ireland is a waste of space and anything which hastens his departure is welcome as far as i'm concerned.
NI Villan
Just speculation Id imagine, Ireland doesnt bring enough to the side now anyway... Ireland and Bannan have no place in our side now...
CDX_EIRE
Injured/returning from injury perhaps?
steff_the_villan
This isn't the first manager to lose patience with Ireland.Bit too much of a pattern emerging here to say Ireland is hard done by.He was class against Man U though
Pking
Ireland has been *****e since before Xmas anyhow
leelindsay
Ireland has been *****e since before Xmas anyhow
leelindsay
Has a stinking attitude and lazy as, not what we need right now no wonder he's training with the youth squad. Never wanted him should've asked for money instead of him for Milner them comments he made a while back have never been forgotten by me, ungrateful, overpaid swine.
VillaTomWA
He should join Anonymous - because that's what he is on the pitch. He limps around like Kaizer Soze, convincing us he doesn't exist...next stop Stoke or Wham - gladly I'd take Charlie Adam in return.
koolbill
Think the guy has been given more chances than any other player
by the fans on here and he has rarely produced. Would suggest that if your outside the first team squad does it matter who you train with? CDX sums it up for me along with Bannan they are surplus to requirements.
Merlin128777
He's a "midfielder" who doesn't defend. During the debacle against Chelsea (we were terrible before he came on and embarrassing after he came on) he just wandered around the midfield. In his position you either have to be working hard to keep the shape or tracking runners. He did neither. Going forward he doesn't have pace, 90% of his passes are misplaced, and he doesn't get goals. He can be good on the ball at times but I can't remember a solitary time that he has turned a game in our favour with this.... He's a luxury player with very few luxuries.....
gmvillan
Koolbill I would take Charlie Adam in exchange for Ireland,Bannan,Delph,KEA.or Albrighton and it is not that I rate Adam that highly but hes better than most of our existing midfield.
Merlin128777
He is 100% not training with the youth team. But he has had his chance to show what he has got and hasn't really delivered, he has a poor attitude towards his trade too. Still better than that useless feck flyboy Bannan though. Hopefully both will be gone in the summer. Along with a couple more I hope. Keep up the rebuild, UTV
astonmilan
Ireland has had far more chances than he deserves. His performance against Wigan sticks in my mind, I was astounded at the booing from the fans when he came off and I mean alot of booing. I didnt as I never would boo one of ours, but a player that earns 55k a week and litterally just wonders around the park, giving no real effort unless HE can be bothered, then he needs to go and train with the youngsters. Try and find a way of improving his desire once again. I dont doubt his abilty, not for a second. Put Milners head on Ireland's body and you get a Ronaldo, Zidane or Messi!. Just like his first season with Citeh.
KSarge1
Why don't we just get rid of Ireland/Makoun and Dunne, maybe Given. I'm sure there wages well covor the cost of 3 good players that well actually play.
HolteEnd89
The team is playing well and individuals are playing well within it. Even Bencht did a job for the team and is knuckling down. Maybe Ireland's ommission has let him know that it's not personal with Lambert. Sort it out andy, the manager knows best, get behind him and the team that's playing. Forget your fantasy football selfishness.
Villan444
Something is rotten in the state of Primark.
malacaxeta
it is obvious that Ireland is a very talented player, but aside from one exceptional season at City he has always flattered to deceive with one good game here and there and far too many where he has been useless or anonymous. for me, his problems arent in his feet, though, but in his head.
oxfordspur
If he had consistently performed to anything like his ability, we would be mid table. Because he hasn't, Bent didn't get the service, got dropped and we've struggle to score ever since.
I'm furious with Ireland and if N'Zogbia goes off the boil again I'll be done with him too. It is unforgivable that we have scored so few when we have someone with Bent's record not playing. The whole thing is a write off and after the next 2 games we'll be back in th mire. Ugh
revolutionatlast
It's obvious he is on the way out this summer but PL would be silly to isolate more players at this present time (unless he did something wrong off field) we don't need anymore dramas and all need to pull in the same direction. I think it's just speculation and enough though PL's not that keen on him, I highly doubt he's been told to train with the youths.
AdzVilla11
*EVEN not enough ... DOH
AdzVilla11
He's only training with the youth team because he isn't good enough for the Villa ladies ! do one Steve and take your fan club with you, you parasitic little oik
villan57
I find it hard to believe that some are still claiming him as a talented player. 1 good season with Man City. 1. Michael Ricketts had 1 good season with Bolton...
Francobaresi13
shame, thought he'd be great for us, just not working out though is it? I still say he either needs to be in the team for 10 or more games in a row to really get going, with the managers arm around him, or just don't bother at all?
The Fear
Perhaps Dilbert got confused and thought Stephen Warnock was still with us. Easy mistake to make.
malacaxeta
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