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ManunitedThunderfan•

Is this satire ?

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likeAdrug•

You’d have to feel a bit sorry for him. Seems he’s matured a bit, has had some time to reflect and has realised he squandered what could have been a fantastic career. I didn’t realise he’s been without a club for 18 months. Any particular reason ?

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themagpie36Eamon Dunphy•

He was released from Nolton, injuries played a big part but I thought he was fit, who knows maybe personal reasons but I'd say he might be a bit past it.

I'd love him to prove me wrong and do well, if he genuinely wants to get back into football there will be clubs willing to have him if he will play for far less than he wants. Money will be tight and clubs won't be splashing the cash on someone like Stephen Ireland. He should sign for Mansfield Town.

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TruthraysOP•

The mind boggles

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Corky83•

What could have been...

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themagpie36Eamon Dunphy•

I would love it personally.

I've been waiting for the Stephen Ireland comeback for almost 15 years.

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DarthMauly•

Never before has the phrase “That ship had sailed” seemed more appropriate

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Funnyhow1988•

Darron Gibson, Marc Wilson and Stephen Gleeson are going to have difficulty finding clubs, let alone Stephen with his injury problems and assorted baggage.

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Wahlrusberg•

As long as said ship is The Titanic

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[deleted]•

It's a long shot and the man is clearly delusional, BUT we've a very weak group of bottom-table prem/ championship-level players, and he was class in his day. Maaaaybe?

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themagpie36Eamon Dunphy•

Championship Playoff Final

Nottingham Forest [3] -2 Leeds United - S.Ireland 90'+3

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AnDeargDoomZinedine Kilbane•

If he is fit and available and playing well he has to be considered. We don’t exactly have a huge choice of attacking midfielders. It’s unlikely, but he should be given as fair a chance as anyone. The past is over

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themagpie36Eamon Dunphy•

He's 'only' 33 at the end of the day. If he is fit and has improved his game since the last time he played then I agree with you.

I've always thought he got himself into a hole and was absolutely crucified. It's a argument everything I bring it up but I genuinely thought Stephen Ireland was going to be a world class player and I don't really have much hate towards him, more feel sorry.

He's in a similar situation to Raveley Morrison in my opinion, 2 players I never thought would have had careers that they have given their potential.

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MrC99•

This is a joke right?

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themagpie36Eamon Dunphy•

Hey man just removed it as you posted it twice.

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