Ireland signs new City deal

STEPHEN IRELAND has signed a new four-year contract with Manchester City.

Thu, 27 Oct, 2005 - 01:00

The deal keeps the 19-year-old at Eastlands until 2009 and confirms his reputation as one of City’s most promising youngsters.

Ireland has made his big breakthrough this season after Blues boss Stuart Pearce took the Cork-born midfielder on the club’s pre-season tour to Thailand.

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Courts Soccer Place: Eastlands Place: Thailand Person: Stephen Ireland Person: Stuart Pearce Person: IRELAND Organisation: Ireland Organisation: City Organisation: Manchester City Organisation: Blues Organisation: Bolton

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