Premier League - Ireland puzzled by dizzy spell

PA Sport - Tue, 03 Nov 12:56:00 2009

Manchester City star Stephen Ireland feared he was going to die when he was rushed to hospital after complaining of dizziness during the Carling Cup tie with Fulham.

FOOTBALL 2009-2010 Premier League Manchester City's Stephen Ireland (right) and Manchester United's Darren Fletcher (left) battle for the ball in the air - 0

The midfielder star had no-one near him when he suddenly felt unwell. He was promptly substituted by Mark Hughes but when his symptoms failed to improve, he was taken to Wythenshawe Hospital for exhaustive tests.

"Thankfully it wasn't too serious because at the time I thought that was the end of me," he told the Manchester Evening News. "I don't know what it was. I have had every test that there is and I still don't know but it was a bit of a strange scare."

He added: "It took me a while to get right but I am back on track. Everything is looking positive."

Ireland returned to action just 12 days afterwards. However, he has since lost his regular starting berth, having failed to find the form that saw him identified as one of the best young players in the country last term.

He was a substitute for Sunday's draw at Birmingham, with a 30-minute appearance failing to prevent City being held to a fourth consecutive draw.

Although the big-spending Blues have lost ground on Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal, they are now in fourth spot, with Ireland confirming City are still pleased with their recent efforts.

"We have almost got a brand new squad but we have clicked really well," he said. "We have to get on with it if we want to achieve things and win things this year."

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  1. Carling Cup - Stevie Ireland was MY MAN OF THE MATCH!!!­ Good to see Superman back to his best. He took his goal­ b.e.a.u.t.i.f.u.l.l.y and put numerous other chances on­ a plate for the lads. He tracked back to win the ball­ and regain possession. Some of the passes were­ b.e.a.u.t.i.f.u.l!!!

    Stevie Ireland staked his claim­ for a regular place in Mark Hughes´side with a­ glittering performance and City´s early goal. Stevie­ Ireland receives a huge ovation as he departs with­ Vladimir Weiss replacing the goalscorer!!!
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    "We" have not won a game while Stevie­ Ireland has been on the bench. He is much more­ influential than Tevez.

    Superman has just not been­ the same since he had this illness, I for one can`t­ wait to see him back to his best, he is a vital part of­ our best formation.

    We Must find a formation that­ get's Stevie Ireland onto the pitch from the start.­ He is the link up man between midfield &­ striker's but, he also has the engine to get­ between both 18yrd boxes!!!

    Hughes!!! Please give­ Stevie Ireland full 90 mins,­ he makes­ HUGE­ differences!!!

    Nice greetings from Kirkdale-Liverpool­ ;-)))

    From Scouse-Baby, on Wed 4 Nov 1:16AM

  2. The ONLY wan ker around here is YOU­ Niall260872.

    Ireland is a class act.

    You sir, are a t­ urd.

    From D, on Tue 3 Nov 11:19PM

  3. Niall, after reading your post i now understand fully­ the reason just why Stevie has turned his back on­ international football. Well done Superman us City fans­ appreciate you and their loss is our gain. Niall you­ and your ilk grow up will you!!

    From citydave356, on Tue 3 Nov 8:18PM

  4. No.1

    So, can I take it that you don't like the­ guy?

    From steveandjay68, on Tue 3 Nov 1:49PM
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    wish it had fu***ed him up the sellout prikk, You let­ your country down you mug you wan ker, little kids look­ up to you and you turn your back on your country, All­ because of a few Baldy jokes, get a grip you pratt, And­ dont come back, we dont want a good for nufffin waster­ head case like you, sell out greddy psycotic to sser

    From niall260872, on Tue 3 Nov 1:33PM
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