Ireland names supporters player of the year

Stephen Ireland has capped a superb season by being named as City’s Player of the Year by the Official Supporters Club.The 22-year-old midfielder has scored 13 times in all competitions for the Blues this season, but he has been won huge acclaim for his influential contribution throughout a gruelling season.

Runners-up in the senior category were Vincent Kompany and Pablo Zabaleta, and the winner of the Young Player of the Year award was Danny Sturridge. The 19-year-old striker has made the most his chances this season, grabbing four goals and playing a big part in the win over Schalke when asked to play out of position on the left flank. Just behind him were fellow strikers Felipe Caicedo and Ched Evans.

>>mcfc.co.uk