Manchester City's Stephen Ireland given allclear after spending night in hospital

24 September 2009 11:57
Ireland, 23, was taken to nearby Wythenshawe Hospital after complaining of dizziness and feeling unwell during the 2-1 third round win at Eastlands. Having been replaced by Martin Petrov in the 75th minute, Ireland spent the night under observation before being discharged earlier today. The midfielder will not train with his City teammates today after being ordered to rest by the club's medical staff. But Ireland is due to return to training on Saturday in the build-up to Monday's Premier League clash with West Ham at Eastlands. A City statement said: "Stevie Ireland is back home after being taken to hospital following last night's Carling Cup win over Fulham. "The Blues' reigning player of the season was substituted in the 75th minute of the 2-1 win and taken for precautionary checks after complaining of dizziness and feeling unwell. "Tests were carried out on the 23-year-old and he was given the all-clear. "He is expected to rest today and resume training at the weekend for the visit of West Ham on Monday night."

Source: Telegraph