Gejon 2 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Edwards reckons: LukeEdwards0 Luke Edwards I'm pretty certain on Ireland Villa want rid so attempts to play hardball over wages flawed Like a poker player bluffing with a nervous tick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5941 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Does he mean we are playing hardball over wages or Ireland is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I'm caught in 2 minds tbh. On one hand I'm disappointed that good players are going to worse clubs than us, but on the other hand I'm glad we aren't handing out 4 year, £80kpw contracts anymore, ala Alan Smith ditto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Does he mean we are playing hardball over wages or Ireland is? I think he means Villa are although I suspect that means Ireland won't take a cut (why should he? I suppose). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 6434 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 has anyone seen this in toon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney 0 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I think we're playing hardball. I doubt Ireland would have to take a cut(yet), it's probably more along the lines of what % NUFC are willing to contribute(at a reported £72k p/w). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I think we're playing hardball. I doubt Ireland would have to take a cut(yet), it's probably more along the lines of what % NUFC are willing to contribute(at a reported £72k p/w). Aye, I just thought Edwards meant Villa are (as well), as it makes more sense in relation to what he says about them wanting rid etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I wonder if Ireland would want to sign for NUFC on a permanent contract in the summer for circa £40k/week (max)? If he does sign on loan now and resurrects his career, we could, effectively, just be putting him in the shop window for others to buy at a later date. I wonder if these 'option to buy' loans are arranged with wages in mind upon a permanent transfer? Otherwise, what would the point be in doing it in the first instance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Has this not fallen through yet ffs. I don't want him or his hair plugs anywhere near this squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinofbeans 86 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 thinking about it, he'd probably be poison. he's mentally weak, and the likes of competing for a place with barton and nolan, would probably put him in to his shell.... jury is out for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I wonder if Ireland would want to sign for NUFC on a permanent contract in the summer for circa £40k/week (max)? If he does sign on loan now and resurrects his career, we could, effectively, just be putting him in the shop window for others to buy at a later date. I wonder if these 'option to buy' loans are arranged with wages in mind upon a permanent transfer? Otherwise, what would the point be in doing it in the first instance? Theres not a hells chance that he would want a move and risk it going tits up again imo. Theres a very special togetherness with this squad that I think would make anyone who is doing well within it, think really long and hard before moving on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniffer 0 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Aye but money talks and FMA is all ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5941 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 thinking about it, he'd probably be poison. he's mentally weak, and the likes of competing for a place with barton and nolan, would probably put him in to his shell.... jury is out for me. Tbf though Bartons best form this season was when he was playing RW and Nolans when he playing off Carroll. Ireland would be a perfect foil for Tiote who likes to sit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I actually think Nolan has been better when we've played 2 upfront and he's been alongside Tiote. Would Ireland perhaps play further forward, off the striker? Assuming he ever arrives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonArmyMIA 0 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I wonder if Ireland would want to sign for NUFC on a permanent contract in the summer for circa £40k/week (max)? If he does sign on loan now and resurrects his career, we could, effectively, just be putting him in the shop window for others to buy at a later date. I wonder if these 'option to buy' loans are arranged with wages in mind upon a permanent transfer? Otherwise, what would the point be in doing it in the first instance? I think this loan / with option to buy is a smart move, as we did with Ben Arfa. According to Mirror we are close to agreeing such a deal, the negotiation is how much we will pay of his wages to Villa I'd consider giving him a try on loan, but not an immediate transfer deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTF 6191 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I actually think Nolan has been better when we've played 2 upfront and he's been alongside Tiote. Would Ireland perhaps play further forward, off the striker? Assuming he ever arrives. Tis cause as a midfielder you're less like;y to always e picked up by their opposing midfielder, but when you're a striker or in behind a lone striker they'll have a defender there exclusively to defend. Nolan is at his best when he's ghosting into the box late, or treading on their goalkeepers toes. If he's marked he struggles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldstott 0 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I actually think Nolan has been better when we've played 2 upfront and he's been alongside Tiote. Would Ireland perhaps play further forward, off the striker? Assuming he ever arrives. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I actually think Nolan has been better when we've played 2 upfront and he's been alongside Tiote. Would Ireland perhaps play further forward, off the striker? Assuming he ever arrives. Tis cause as a midfielder you're less like;y to always e picked up by their opposing midfielder, but when you're a striker or in behind a lone striker they'll have a defender there exclusively to defend. Nolan is at his best when he's ghosting into the box late, or treading on their goalkeepers toes. If he's marked he struggles. Also doesn't really have the ability to play with his back to goal. Before anyone takes this too literally I know he's scored goals with his back to goal but most people will know what I mean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5941 Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Done deal according to NUFC.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 thinking about it, he'd probably be poison. he's mentally weak, and the likes of competing for a place with barton and nolan, would probably put him in to his shell.... jury is out for me. I'm with you on that one. He seems incredibly dense, even by footballer standards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia 0 Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 thinking about it, he'd probably be poison. he's mentally weak, and the likes of competing for a place with barton and nolan, would probably put him in to his shell.... jury is out for me. To be fair he doesn't seem to be a disruptive influence in the dressing room, he just comes across as a bit mentally unstable. He's worth the risk on a loan deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 4901 Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 He runs funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin 1 Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Where's Jo at? Wouldn't mind him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marko 0 Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 It's only Sky Sports, but they are saying that Ireland is having a medical at St. James' : @skysportsrobp: An update on Stephen Ireland, with Sky Sports News being told that the Villa midfielder is to have a medical at St James' Park ahead of a proposed loan switch to Newcastle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Rumoured yesterday to be signing on loan. I'm happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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