Stu1993 101 Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Manchester United are weighing up a double swoop on neighbours City for Stephen Ireland and Micah Richards, skysports.com understands.Ireland's future at City is looking increasingly uncertain after failing to hold down a place in Roberto Mancini's plans.The 23-year-old has completed 90 minutes for City only twice since Mancini replaced Mark Hughes in December.The talented midfielder, who was named the club's player of the season last term, has found himself sidelined this season and it has been widely reported that he is seeking regular first-team football and may be open to a move away from Eastlands.Richards' future at City has also been the subject of conjecture in recent weeks as the club are continually linked with moves for a new right-back.Tottenham have been credited with an interest in Richards, but United could also be in the market for the England international as they seek a long-term replacement for Gary Neville.United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has been a long-term admirer of Ireland and Richards and is believed to have sounded out moves for the pair in the past.Ferguson could be encouraged to make a move for the duo in the summer if City decide to make them available to make way for new signings in the close-season.would love us to sign a player like steven ireland, or even just him a great player with lots of energy and i think he is being wasted on that city bench. Should easily start before Barry, De Jong & Viera IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartmccallsfall 4 Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Ireland is a great player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simmy17 8 Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Ireland is a great player.man city wont sell players to man utd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper 117 Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Manchester United are weighing up a double swoop on neighbours City for Stephen Ireland and Micah Richards, skysports.com understands.Ireland's future at City is looking increasingly uncertain after failing to hold down a place in Roberto Mancini's plans.The 23-year-old has completed 90 minutes for City only twice since Mancini replaced Mark Hughes in December.The talented midfielder, who was named the club's player of the season last term, has found himself sidelined this season and it has been widely reported that he is seeking regular first-team football and may be open to a move away from Eastlands.Richards' future at City has also been the subject of conjecture in recent weeks as the club are continually linked with moves for a new right-back.Tottenham have been credited with an interest in Richards, but United could also be in the market for the England international as they seek a long-term replacement for Gary Neville.United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has been a long-term admirer of Ireland and Richards and is believed to have sounded out moves for the pair in the past.Ferguson could be encouraged to make a move for the duo in the summer if City decide to make them available to make way for new signings in the close-season.would love us to sign a player like steven ireland, or even just him a great player with lots of energy and i think he is being wasted on that city bench. Should easily start before Barry, De Jong & Viera IMO.Thank you Raman Bhardwaj or do you prefer Boab's assistant? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu1993 101 Posted May 2, 2010 Author Share Posted May 2, 2010 very harsh thomas, or do you prefer Rankin Junior Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper 117 Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 very harsh thomas, or do you prefer Rankin Junior Nice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu1993 101 Posted May 2, 2010 Author Share Posted May 2, 2010 haha thanks right im off to watch Utd loss the title Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmrfc1873 48 Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Ireland is a great player.man city wont sell players to man utdI would usually agree, but I think Mancini will sell those 2 particular players to any decent offer, they just don't fit into his plans Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenose andy 1 Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Stephen Irelands a good player imo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 53,788 Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Richards is honking.I don't see why any manager would want to sign him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Richards is honking.I don't see why any manager would want to sign himExactly.Stephen Ireland is a good player though, even though he is thick as champ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Stepehen Ireland is a good player, struggled this season, and seem's to not be in Mancini's plans. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SandyIniesta-Nordahl Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 A couple of years back, Richards looked like England's saviour at RB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gid 46 Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Would be pretty galling to see Ireland go to Man Ure.Think he's a great player. Don't think he fits into Mancini's system really. He seems to prefer defensive minded central midfielders. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmrfc1873 48 Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 To be fair though Richard's is only 21, and is natural position is centre back. Could see Ireland fittin right into the man utd team tbh, crackin player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_ni 12 Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 stephen ireland is a cracking player. Imagine if we signed him..... a rangers shirt with IRELAND on the back. The mhedia wouldnt know what to say Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simmy17 8 Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 stephen ireland to arsenal mark my words !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcpherson888 0 Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Would love to see both move to Utd.Even though I hate Utd.Ferguson would make both great players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamFyfe 1,438 Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Ireland is indeed a good player, wonder if MC will sell to MU though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goianegra 4,682 Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Richards is a great RB who just needs games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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