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Stephen Ireland
The Aston Villa attacker’s move to Newcastle United was an unmitigated disaster, and the biggest impact Stephen Ireland made was in the city’s bars.
The Ireland international joined the Magpies on transfer deadline day in January 2011, but made just two substitute appearances.
Now at Stoke City, the former Manchester City player is rebuilding his career.
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