Which manager did Stephen Ireland fall out of favor with at Aston Villa?
Paul Lambert
Martin O'Neill
Tim Sherwood
Steve Bruce
Answer
Paul Lambert was the manager who fell out of favor with Stephen Ireland during his time at Aston Villa. Ireland, a midfielder, had been a regular starter under previous manager Alex McLeish, but after Lambert took over in 2012, Ireland's playing time diminished. Lambert reportedly had concerns about Ireland's fitness and attitude, and the player was eventually loaned out to Stoke City in January 2013.
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