http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/apr/15/stoke-city-stephen-ireland-three-year-contract
The midfielder Stephen Ireland has signed a three-year contract extension to remain at Stoke City. Ireland has revived his career since joining on a loan deal from Aston Villa at the start of the season.
Ah didnt know you didn't feel the Bellamy love. Cracking player from 26 onwards, complete gobshite before. Very intelligent man too. His book is apparently great .... go on, dare you.
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.
Exactly, a bright coach playing good football and he could COULD be amazing at this level, and...