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Ireland blames Hughes for loss of form

STEPHEN IRELAND is glad to be free of the shackles imposed by Mark Hughes.

Ireland blames Hughes for loss of form

Fri, 12 Feb, 2010 - 00:00

Simon Stone

Most pundits have felt Ireland’s form has dipped dramatically this season, even though Manchester City are pushing for a top-four spot.

Ireland has a pretty simple explanation. Under Hughes this season he was never picked in his preferred advanced midfield position.

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