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Bozza's been on twitter again: Stephen Ireland







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Captain Hindsight
Jul 7, 2003
17,666
Lansdowne Place, Hove
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

Well-known member
Aug 31, 2006
2,688
surrenden
Only 26 ? if he could show anywhere near his early form for city he would be amazing in the championship.
 


Napper

Well-known member
Jul 9, 2003
24,418
Sussex
Potentially could be very good if his head is right, genuine attacking midfielder , better than Hammond
 


Albumen

Don't wait for me!
Jan 19, 2010
11,495
Brighton - In your face
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.
 




















Rookie

Greetings
Feb 8, 2005
12,324
Clearly a good player (on his day) but a bit of a knob to boot. Would take some serious managing
 


Finchley Seagull

Well-known member
Feb 25, 2004
6,916
North London
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

Growing old disgracefully
Apr 4, 2008
11,138
Hoveside
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

Dismember
Jul 7, 2003
25,647
In a pile of football shirts

yes

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Herr Tubthumper

Well-known member
NSC Patron
Jul 11, 2003
62,381
The Fatherland
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

Well-known member
NSC Patron
Aug 4, 2006
22,893
Worthing
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.
 








Pavilionaire

Well-known member
Jul 7, 2003
31,185
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?
 


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