McLeish challenges Ireland to recapture form

Alex McLeish has challenged Aston Villa midfielder Stephen Ireland to recapture his “world-class form” of two years ago.

Alex McLeish has challenged Aston Villa midfielder Stephen Ireland to recapture his “world-class form” of two years ago.

Ireland’s days at Villa looked numbered when loaned out by the then manager Gerard Houllier to Newcastle for the second half of last season.

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