No hiding place as Ireland slams City slickers

Disharmony in the Manchester City dressing room spilled over in public last night as midfielder Stephen Ireland accused some of his team-mates of hiding as they enter the critical stage of the season. Ireland, City's best player during a turbulent season, spoke out after the 3-1 defeat to Hamburg in the UEFA Cup. With players such as Robinho enduring another anonymous night at Hamburg, Ireland could not contain his frustration. Upset: Stephen Ireland after the defeat by Hamburg Hughes gives thanks to Given after Manchester City go down in HamburgManchester City v FULHAM: Duo a doubt for Eastlands clashMANCHESTER CITY FC

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