Stephen Ireland
Born: August 22, 1986 (age 37)
Height: 5' 8" (173cm)
Weight: 10st 8lb (67kg)
Hometown: Cork, Ireland
Nationality: 
Irish
IrishPosition: Attacking midfielder
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 2001-2005 | Manchester City |
| Senior | 2005-2010 | Manchester City |
| 2010-2014 | Aston Villa | |
| → 2011 | Newcastle United (loan) | |
| → 2013-2014 | Stoke City (loan) | |
| 2014-2018 | Stoke City | |
| 2018 | Bolton Wanderers | |
Sports Mole has 237 articles about Stephen Ireland. Articles 1 to 40:
Manchester City vs. Copenhagen: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash between Manchester City and Copenhagen, Sports Mole takes a closer look at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Mar 4, 14:20
Joao Cancelo handed No.7 shirt at Manchester City after Raheem Sterling exit
Manchester City confirm that full-back Joao Cancelo will wear the number seven shirt next season following Raheem Sterling's departure to Chelsea.
Jul 19, 18:36
Preview: Chelsea vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 9, 15:13
Liverpool's 10 greatest comebacks of all time
To mark the one-year anniversary of Liverpool's famous 4-0 Champions League semi-final win over Barcelona, Sports Mole counts down the Reds' 10 greatest comebacks ever.
May 7, 08:00
Which sports stars have the best and worst tattoos?
You would be hard pressed to find many sports stars who do not have ink on their bodies, but which big names have the best and worst tattoos?
Sep 16, 10:08
Preview: Schalke 04 vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of the Champions League last-16 first leg between Schalke 04 and Manchester City.
Feb 18, 13:00
Glen Johnson, Stephen Ireland among seven to leave Stoke City
Stoke City announce that Glen Johnson and Stephen Ireland are among seven players to be released by the Potters.
Jun 1, 18:18
Championship: Transfer ins and outs - Summer 2018
Keep track of all of the confirmed transfers in the Championship this summer with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
May 17, 14:48
Stoke City suffer Premier League survival blow in Burnley draw
Stoke City suffer another blow in their fight against Premier League relegation as they spurn a lead yet again to draw 1-1 with Burnley at the bet365 Stadium.
Apr 22, 16:01
Preview: Stoke City vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Manchester City's top-flight trip to relegation-threatened Stoke City.
Mar 11, 11:42
Team News: Alex Pritchard makes full Huddersfield Town debut against Stoke City
Alex Pritchard make his full Huddersfield Town debut against Stoke City this afternoon.
Jan 20, 14:07
Manchester United brush aside Stoke City at Old Trafford
Manchester United beat Stoke City 3-0 at Old Trafford through goals from Antonio Valencia, Anthony Martial and Romelu Lukaku.
Jan 15, 21:51
Team News: Romelu Lukaku returns to Manchester United XI
Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku returns to the starting lineup for the Premier League fixture with Stoke City.
Jan 15, 19:03
Stephen Ireland 'agrees new Stoke City deal'
Experienced midfielder Stephen Ireland agrees a new contract with Stoke City until the end of the season, according to a report.
Dec 22, 21:35
Stoke City to ditch Glen Johnson, Charlie Adam in January?
Glen Johnson and Charlie Adam will reportedly be axed by manager Mark Hughes in the January transfer window, as Stoke City attempt to trim their wage bill.
Nov 28, 12:52
Preview: Stoke City vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews Saturday afternoon's Premier League meeting between Stoke City and Chelsea at the bet365 Stadium.
Sep 21, 16:29
Stephen Ireland handed six-month Stoke City contract
Stoke City hand experienced Republic of Ireland midfielder Stephen Ireland a six-month contract in a bid to prove his fitness.
Jul 1, 15:42
Preview: Stoke City vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole previews Saturday evening's Premier League meeting between Stoke City and Arsenal at the bet365 Stadium.
May 12, 15:04
Giannelli Imbula, Bojan Krkic 'set for Stoke City exits this summer'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes is set for a summer overhaul of his squad, with the likes of club-record signing Giannelli Imbula and Bojan Krkic among those to leave.
Feb 28, 13:47
Preview: Stoke City vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Stoke City and Manchester United at the bet365 Stadium.
Jan 20, 12:22
Preview: Stoke City vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole previews Saturday's lunchtime Premier League kickoff between Stoke City and Manchester City.
Aug 18, 15:05
Preview: Middlesbrough vs. Stoke City
Sports Mole previews Saturday afternoon's Premier League clash between Middlesbrough and Stoke City at the Riverside Stadium.
Aug 11, 17:15
Preview: Stoke City vs. West Ham United
Sports Mole previews the final-day Premier League clash between Stoke City and European hopefuls West Ham United at the Britannia Stadium.
May 14, 20:34
Stoke City's Stephen Ireland suffers broken leg in training
Stoke City midfielder Stephen Ireland faces an "extended spell" on the treatment table after breaking his leg in training.
May 10, 17:13
Preview: Stoke City vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League match between Stoke City and Arsenal at the Britannia Stadium.
Jan 15, 16:02
Preview: Stoke City vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole looks ahead to the first leg of the League Cup semi-final between Stoke City and Liverpool at the Britannia Stadium.
Jan 4, 10:21
Preview: West Bromwich Albion vs. Stoke City
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Stoke City at The Hawthorns.
Jan 1, 18:37
Stephen Ireland to return to Aston Villa, Newcastle United?
A report claims that both Aston Villa and Newcastle United are looking to re-sign Stoke City midfielder Stephen Ireland.
Dec 24, 16:51
Preview: Stoke City vs. Crystal Palace
Sports Mole previews Saturday afternoon's Premier League match between two teams who could finish in the European places this season, Stoke City and Crystal Palace.
Dec 19, 03:10
Premier League 2015-16 in numbers: Week 9
Sports Mole looks back over the ninth round of 2015-16 Premier League matches with a selection of facts from each of the 10 encounters.
Oct 20, 11:26
On this day: Fernando Torres stars as Liverpool recover to beat Man City
Seven years ago today, Fernando Torres scored a brace as Liverpool came from two goals down to beat Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
Oct 5, 08:00
On this day: Shaun Wright-Phillips at the double on Manchester City return
Seven years ago today, Shaun Wright-Phillips marked his second Manchester City debut by scoring two goals in a 3-0 win away at Sunderland.
Aug 31, 08:00
Player Ratings: Stoke City 0-1 West Bromwich Albion
Sports Mole rates the players who took part in the Premier League clash between Stoke City and West Bromwich Albion, which finished 1-0 to the Baggies.
Aug 29, 18:49
Stoke City break Luton Town hearts on penalties
Luton Town suffer a heartbreaking 8-7 penalty shootout defeat to Stoke City after a 1-1 draw in the League Cup second-round tie at Kenilworth Road.
Aug 25, 22:36
Team News: Bojan returns for Stoke City at Luton
Stoke City striker Bojan returns to the Stoke City team for their League Cup second-round clash with Luton Town after seven months out with a knee injury
Aug 25, 18:54
Mark Hughes praises Stephen Ireland impact in Stoke City comeback
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes praises the performance of substitute Stephen Ireland in his side's 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane.
Aug 16, 17:26
Stephen Ireland pleased with Stoke City fighting spirit
Stephen Ireland hails his Stoke City teammates for coming from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw at Tottenham Hotspur.
Aug 15, 21:11
Match Analysis: Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 Stoke City
Sports Mole dissects the 90 minutes of action as Tottenham Hotspur draw 2-2 at home with Stoke City in the Premier League.
Aug 15, 17:45
Jack Butland hails Stoke City spirit after draw at Tottenham Hotspur
Stoke City keeper Jack Butland says that he and his teammates have "great belief" in themselves after a 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur.
Aug 15, 17:30
Jonathan Walters brace helps Stoke City to Wrexham rout
Stoke City run riot over Wrexham, with three players scoring their first goals for the club in a 6-0 pre-season drubbing.
Jul 22, 20:49
