Ireland arrival pleases MacDonald

Published : 18 Aug 2010 16:01:22

Aston Villa caretaker manager Kevin MacDonald says the signing of Stephen Ireland from Manchester City is a great boost for the West Midlands club.Ireland, 23, has arrived at Villa as part of the deal that takes fellow midfielder James Milner to Eastlands. "It is sad to see James go but it is a great boost for the club that Stephen is joining," MacDonald told BBC Sport. "Stephen is a very gifted, inventive player and he links up play probably more than James in many ways." Ireland will not.... read more