Editor's Picks
There is no pinned content in this Editor's Picks module.
Click here to learn more about content pinning.
-
Vincent Kompany returned from a knee injury to skipper City, who also handed a recall to ex-Villa midfielder James Milner. Alex McLeish, the subject of protests from around 100 Villa fans calling for him to be sacked before kick-off, made four changes...
-
Aston Villa 0-1 Manchester City: Joleon Lescott effort earns deserved victory to seal return to Premier League top spot
Goal.com
Alex McLeish made four changes to the team who lost to Newcastle. In came James Collins back from injury, Gary Gardner, Marc Albrighton and Emile Heskey, with Stephen Warnock, Ciaran Clark, Charles N’Zogbia and Stephen Ireland making way. Roberto...
-
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 12: Stephen Irelnd of Aston Villa during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester City at Villa Park on February 12, 2012 in Birmingham, England. View Photo »
-
I think Stephen has had a frustrating time but during the last few weeks you have seen the real Stephen Ireland
SOURCE: SoccerWay -
By Chris Bevan ASTON VILLA v MAN CITY TEAM NEWS Both teams make four changes from last week. There is no place in the Aston Villa starting line-up for Charles N'Zogbia, who clashed with McLeish last week. The Frenchman has to settle for a place on the...
-
It could probably have been done a better way, without Trapattoni's stubbornness but the manager is now prepared to see what he can do.McCarthy won't start against the Czechs but Trapattoni sees him as an alternative to Keith Andrews rather than Glenn...
-
Aston Villa v Manchester City: Will McLeish aid Fergie's title hopes by beating City?
Square Football
With Villa's poor home form up against City's dire away record this could go one of either two ways; a drab game with little excitement as both teams are scared to lose, or it will be a goalfest as the attacking talents of Robbie Keane and Stephen...
-
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05: Aston Villa player Stephen Ireland (r) is beaten to the ball by Danny Simpson in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle United and Aston Villa at Sports Direct Arena on February 5,... View Photo »
-
-
Off we go to Villa tomorrow here’s the It’s A Fix extract from KK 194 : GAME 25) SUNDAY FEBRUARY 12TH VILLA (AWAY) KO 4Pm Premiership regulars, whose last pot was the League Cup in 1996. Most recent connections are Shay Given, Richard Dunne, Stephen...
-
(AP) -- Manchester City will find at least three highly motivated players in its way Sunday when it tries to improve upon its flagging away form in the Premier League at Aston Villa. Only four clubs have won fewer home games this season than Villa but...
About Stephen Ireland
Wikipedia
Stephen James Ireland (born 22 August 1986 in Cobh, County Cork) is an Irish footballer playing in England for Manchester City. Full Article
Related Photos
-
Getty Images
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05: Aston Villa player Stephen Ireland (r) is beaten to the ball by Danny Simpson in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle United and Aston Villa at Sports Direct Arena on February 5, 2012 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England...
View Photo » -
AP Photo
Newcastle United's Papiss Demba Cisse, left, vies for the ball with Aston Villa's Stephen Ireland, right, during their English Premier League soccer match at the Sports Direct Arena, Newcastle, England, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012.
View Photo » -
AP Photo
Newcastle United's Papiss Demba Cisse, left, has a shot towards goal past Aston Villa's Stephen Ireland, right, during their English Premier League soccer match at the Sports Direct Arena, Newcastle, England, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012.
View Photo » -
Getty Images
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 01: Stephen Ireland looks over towards Stephen Warnock of Aston Villa after he scores an own goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Queens Park Rangers at Villa Park on February 1, 2012 in Birmingham, England.
View Photo » -
Reuters Pictures
Aston Villa's Darren Bent (R) and Stephen Ireland celebrate after scoring against Arsenal during their FA Cup soccer match at the Emirates Stadium in London January 29, 2012.
View Photo » -
Getty Images
Aston Villa's Darrent Bent (2nd L) celebrates scoring his goal with Aston Villa's Stephen Ireland (L) and Aston Villa's Robbie Keane (on loan from Los Angeles Galaxy) during the fourth round FA Cup football match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium in London, on January...
View Photo » -
Getty Images
Everton's Belgian midfielder Marouane Fellaini (L) vies with Aston Villa's Irish midfielder Stephen Ireland (R) during the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Everton at Villa Park in Birmingham, West Midlands, England on January 14, 2012.
View Photo » -
Getty Images
BRISTOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 07: Stephen Ireland of Aston Villa gives instructions during the FA Cup Third Round match sponsored by Budweiser between Bristol Rovers and Aston Villa at Memorial Stadium on January 7, 2012 in Bristol, England.
View Photo » -
Reuters Pictures
Aston Villa's Stephen Ireland (L) celebrates with team mates after scoring against Chelsea during their English Premier League soccer match at Stamford Bridge in London December 31, 2011.
View Photo » -
Getty Images
Aston Villa's English striker Darren Bent (L) celebrates scoring his goal with Irish midfielder Stephen Ireland (2nd L) during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge in London, on December 31, 2011.
View Photo » -
Getty Images
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 31: John Terry of Chelsea grimaces after a challenge by Stephen Ireland of Aston Villa during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on December 31, 2011 in London, England.
View Photo » -
Getty Images
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 31: Stephen Ireland of Aston Villa is challenged by Oriol Romeu of Chelsea during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on December 31, 2011 in London, England.
View Photo » -
Getty Images
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 31: Stephen Ireland (L) of Aston Villa celebrates his goal with team mates during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on December 31, 2011 in London, England.
View Photo » -
Getty Images
Aston Villa's Irish midfielder Stephen Ireland (R) celebrates scoring his goal with French midfielder Charles N'Zogbia (L) during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge in London, on December 31, 2011.
View Photo » -
Getty Images
Aston Villa's Irish midfielder Stephen Ireland (3rd R) scores his goal during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge in London, on December 31, 2011.
View Photo » -
Getty Images
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 31: Stephen Ireland of Aston Villa scores a goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on December 31, 2011 in London, England.
View Photo » -
AP Photo
Aston Villa's Stephen Ireland, right, celebrates scoring against Chelsea with teammate Charles N'Zogbia during their English Premier League soccer match at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge stadium in London, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011.
View Photo » -
AP Photo
Aston Villa's Stephen Ireland is scoring past Chelsea's John Terry, during their English Premier League soccer match at the Stamford Bridge stadium in London, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011.
View Photo » -
AP Photo
Chelsea's John Terry clears the ball off the line from a shot by Aston Villa's Stephen Ireland, left, during their English Premier League soccer match at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge stadium, in London, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011.
View Photo » -
AP Photo
Aston Villa's Stephen Ireland, left, goes for the ball with Arsenal's Mikel Arteta during their English Premier League soccer match at Villa Park in Birmingham, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011.
View Photo » -
Reuters Pictures
Aston Villa's Stephen Ireland (L) challenges Manchester City's Yaya Toure during their English Premier League soccer match at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, northern England, October 15, 2011.
View Photo » -
Getty Images
Manchester City's Ivorian midfielder Yaya Toure (R) runs with the ball chased by Aston Villa's Irish midfielder Stephen Ireland (L) during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north-west England on October 15,...
View Photo » -
Getty Images
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 01: Stephen Ireland of Aston Villa during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Wigan Athletic at Villa Park on October 1, 2011 in Birmingham, England.
View Photo » -
Getty Images
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Stephen Ireland (R) of Aston Villa hurdles a challenge from Stuart Holden (L) of Bolton Wanderers during the Carling Cup third round match between Aston Villa and Bolton Wanderers at Villa Park on September 20, 2011 in Birmingham, England.
View Photo » -
Getty Images
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 23: Stephen Ireland of Aston Villa is challenged by Harry Pell of Hereford during the Carling Cup second round match between Aston Villa and Hereford United at Villa Park on August 23, 2011 in Birmingham, England.
View Photo »
Getty Images
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05: Aston Villa player Stephen Ireland (r) is beaten to the ball by Danny Simpson in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle United and Aston Villa at Sports Direct Arena on February 5, 2012 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England...
View Photo »
