Ireland Out With Another Injury

There has been another setback for Stephen Ireland today, the Newcastle midfeilder has picked up an ankle injury which will now rule him out of action for the final four games in the Premier League

Ireland will miss the remainder of the season

Ireland, who is on loan from Aston Villa picked up this latest injury during Newcastle’s 1-1 Premier League draw with Blackpool.

In a statement released by the Magpies this afternoon, they say he will not be available for the rest of Newcastle’s Premier League campaign.

Ireland has been in the wars recently with injuries and the 24 year old former Republic of Ireland player has made just two appearances for the Tynesiders since his arrival from Villa Park in January, coming off the bench against Blackpool and Manchester United.

Ireland made the loan switch to St James’ Park in a bid to get some football under his belt after falling out of favour at Manchester City and then failing to make an early impression following his £8million summer move to the midlands, but endured a nightmare first two and a half months in the north-east.

He arrived at Newcastle with a knee injury and soon picked up a thigh strain. Ireland then spent several days at the bedside of partner Jessica Lawlor after she suffered multiple injuries in a car accident earlier this month.

Things had seemed to be looking up for the former Republic of Ireland international before this latest setback, when he finally regained fitness and was handed a debut in the goalless home draw against the Red Devils eight days ago.

Manager Alan Pardew had challenged him to use the run-in to convince him he could have a long-term future at the club.

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