Exiled Ireland tweets of international return

STEPHEN IRELAND’s Twitter account has suggested he may seek an international return with the Republic of Ireland.

Ireland reportedly wants a move away from Aston Villa in January, with Fulham a likely destination. And he’s fallen out with manager Gerard Houllier, with the Villa Park boss criticising him in public for his on-field work-rate.

Now, Ireland has told his Twitter followers that he may well seek a rapprochement with Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni if he fails to get first-team action. Ireland mischievously tweeted yesterday: “Might have to give Trap a buzz to get a game!”