Ireland reveals United trial

HE may have this week declared a wish to knock Manchester United off their pedestal but Stephen Ireland could have been wearing red rather than blue in yesterday’s Manchester derby.

Ireland reveals United trial

The 22-year-old midfielder, has revealed he had a trial at Old Trafford before signing for City but says he opted against United as they ‘let me down’.

‘‘I was a big fan of Cantona and Roy Keane at the time,’’ Ireland revealed. ”I grew up supporting them and that was why I was so happy when I got the call to go and travel with Manchester United.

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