Source: FOOTYMAD
Is Stephen Ireland 'Unmanageable'?
Alan Pardew believes reports from Aston Villa that Stephen Ireland is 'unmanageable' are wide of the mark. But he won't say if he would want the midfielder at St James' Park next season. Alan Pardew: "He is far from unmanageable. “I didn’t see that at all when he was here. I didn’t see it. “If there was one thing about him here, he just had constant hits with injuries. That’s going to take a toll on your character a little bit, and he was a little bit down when he left the other day and I can understand that. “The summer is important for him, it’s important he gets himself injury-free and has a good feeling about himself. But he’s a fantastic player and he’s still got a big future in the Premier League. “If I’m honest I haven’t really given any thought about returning here. “I’m obviously disappointed that I’ve lost him because I felt I had a good feeling with him and that he had a good feeling with me – that’s very important with a player of his ability and character. “But where we go from here I’ve got to be honest, I haven’t really thought about it.”
